Smokers, vapers in special danger from coronavirus (HealthDay)—Smokers and vapers who get COVID-19 are more likely to have complications, so this might be a good time to quit, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons says. Apr 20, 2020 0 99
ADHD rates up in veterans (HealthDay)—The number of veterans being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing, according to a study published in the March issue of Medical Care. Apr 20, 2020 0 109
Survey: Food insecurity in Vermont rose 33% during pandemic Food insecurity in Vermont has increased by one-third during the coronavirus pandemic, from 18.3% to 24.3%, according to a statewide survey conducted by the University of Vermont at the end of March and announced in a series ... Apr 20, 2020 0 40
Finding leukemia's weakness using genome-wide CRISPR technology A team of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center used CRISPR technology to identify key regulators of aggressive chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer that remains ... Apr 20, 2020 0 267
Child obesity linked to higher mortality risk in young adulthood (HealthDay)—Obesity in children is associated with an increased risk for premature mortality in young adulthood and with an increased risk for anxiety and depression, according to two studies published online in March in ... Apr 20, 2020 0 118
Diabetes increases risk for poorer prognosis in COVID-19 (HealthDay)—Diabetes may contribute to more severe symptoms, rapid progression, and poorer prognosis in patients infected with COVID-19, according to a study published online March 31 in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews. Apr 20, 2020 0 69
COVID-19 patients may require ENT consults for varied reasons (HealthDay)—Patients with COVID-19 may require ear, nose, and throat (ENT) consultations for many reasons, including tracheotomy, and protective strategies can prevent infection of otolaryngologists, according to a case series ... Apr 20, 2020 0 46
Virtual reality makes empathy easier Virtual reality activates brain networks that increase your ability to identify with other people, according to new research published in eNeuro. The technology could become a tool in the treatment of violent offenders to ... Apr 20, 2020 0 71
New self-sterilizing air filtration technologies could include face masks and ventilation With the worldwide focus on coronavirus prevention and transmission, a new type of air-filter that self-sterilizes and decontaminates is being developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva, Israel based on ... Apr 20, 2020 0 108
WHO head warns worst of virus is still ahead The head of the World Health Organization has warned that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus outbreak, raising new alarm bells about the pandemic just as many countries are beginning to ease restrictive measures. Apr 20, 2020 0 148