Archive: 03/06/2021

Study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 yields unexpected findings

A novel longitudinal study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 has revealed some unexpected findings that challenge preconceived notions regarding pandemic-related alcohol use.

Jun 3, 2021

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Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease

Neurodegenerative disorders that cause dementia increase the risk of contracting severe COVID-19 and dying from the disease. For people with Alzheimer's the risk is three times greater. It can be six times greater if they ...

Jun 3, 2021

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Mastocytosis and hymenoptera venom allergy profiled in the U.S.

The prevalence of hymenoptera venom anaphylaxis (HVA) in the United States is 0.167 percent, and mastocytosis is more common among those with HVA, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical ...

Jun 3, 2021

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Financial penalties for dialysis centers do not increase performance

Performance-based financial penalties against outpatient dialysis centers under the End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP) do not improve performance scores, according to a study published online May ...

Jun 3, 2021

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Average COVID hospital bill for U.S. seniors nearly $22,000

The cost of COVID-19 hospitalizations averaged nearly $22,000 for older Americans in 2020—and much more for those who became critically ill, a new government study finds.

Jun 3, 2021

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Menopause before 40 tied to higher stroke risk

Early menopause could mean an increased risk of stroke caused by blocked blood vessels, according to a new study. Yet for each year of menopause delay, stroke risk fell by 2%.

Jun 3, 2021

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As the mercury rises, follow these 5 summer survival tips

As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Following some simple advice can increase the odds you'll surf through the season without so much as a sunburn.

Jun 3, 2021

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Researchers identify potential new antiviral drug for COVID-19

The experimental drug TEMPOL may be a promising oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19, suggests a study of cell cultures by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. TEMPOL can limit SARS-CoV-2 infection by impairing ...

Jun 3, 2021

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Study finds age doesn't affect perception of 'speech-to-song illusion'

A strange thing sometimes happens when we listen to a spoken phrase again and again: It begins to sound like a song.

Jun 3, 2021

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Chile limits use of AstraZeneca after clot case

Chile on Thursday became the latest country to limit use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, linked to rare blood clots, when a 31-year-old man developed thrombosis after being immunized.

Jun 3, 2021

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