Archive: 03/11/2020

Where you get depression care matters, study finds

In the United States, more than half of people living with a mental health disorder do not receive treatment, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, which is why primary-care clinics can play a leading role ...

Nov 3, 2020

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Cornea appears to resist infection from novel coronavirus

New findings from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest the eye's cornea can resist infection from the novel coronavirus. Although the herpes simplex virus can infect the cornea and ...

Nov 3, 2020

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Combining population health management and online program may help patients lose weight

Over 70 percent of U.S. adults have overweight or obesity. While primary care physicians (PCPs) are often the most immediate source of counseling for those trying to lose weight, most PCPs do not have the time, training, ...

Nov 3, 2020

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Earwax sampling could measure stress hormone

A novel method to sample earwax could be a cheap and effective way to measure the hormone cortisol, according to a study led by researchers at UCL and King's College London.

Nov 3, 2020

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More support needed for cancer patients and carers impacted by COVID-19

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on people living with cancer need to be acknowledged and better understood to address long-term care challenges and help improve quality of life for patients, their family members and ...

Nov 3, 2020

Service providers are crafting adaptations to combat the rise in domestic violence during the pandemic

A certain item purchased at the grocery store, a hand signal made during a video call, a numeric code pressed when dialing an emergency service like 911, or a specific word used at the pharmacy. All seem innocuous enough, ...

Nov 3, 2020

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Quantity, content, and context of social media use may affect adolescents' sleep

A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that checking social media often, viewing emotional or violent videos, and starting to use social media at an early age were significantly related to later bedtimes ...

Nov 3, 2020

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Hearing voices can be frightening and isolating, but talking can help

Around one in 20 adults will hear a voice at some point in their life. For some, the voices are friendly, helpful or inspiring—they can be enriching experiences. But others hear voices that threaten or criticize them. These ...

Nov 3, 2020

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Walking downhill increases risk of falls in older adults

Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults and can lead to disability. Luckily, the risk of falls can be reduced with regular exercise– but not all exercise. Our latest study shows that so-called eccentric exercise—such ...

Nov 3, 2020

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Why COVID makes it more important than ever that pregnant (and breastfeeding) women take vitamin D

Vitamin D, often known as the "sunshine vitamin," is normally obtained through exposure of our skin to the sun. The Department of Health recommends that everyone in the UK should take a supplement of vitamin D during the ...

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