1 in 20 college students has 'internet gaming disorder,' study finds (HealthDay)—Is it possible to become addicted to gaming on the internet? Jul 7, 2021 0 6
Blood shortages causing surgery delays across U.S. Demand for blood is up 10% in the United States, and some U.S hospitals are postponing surgeries due to shortages. Jul 7, 2021 0 1
Immunocompromised? Why the COVID-19 vaccine might still protect you (HealthDay)—COVID-19 vaccinations may not offer as much protection to people with compromised immune systems, but just how much appears to be driven by the type of underlying condition, new research suggests. Jul 7, 2021 0 1
Familial hereditary risk seen for hematologic cancers (HealthDay)—There is a familial risk for hematologic malignancies, according to a study published online June 16 in Cancers. Jul 7, 2021 0 1
Moderna begins human trial for multi-strain mRNA flu vaccine US biotech firm Moderna said Wednesday it had dosed its first participants in a human study of an mRNA vaccine that targets multiple strains of influenza. Jul 7, 2021 0 777
WHO urges 'extreme caution' in lifting COVID restrictions The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged "extreme caution" for countries considering lifting COVID-19 restrictions, warning that high vaccination rates would not stop transmission of the virus increasing. Jul 7, 2021 0 2
Young South Asian heart attack patients more likely to be obese, use tobacco A new study examining why young South Asian heart attack patients have more adverse outcomes found this patient population was often obese, used tobacco products, and had a family history of heart disease or risk factors ... Jul 7, 2021 0 3
Catheter ablation improves A-fib outcomes in minority populations (HealthDay)—Catheter ablation significantly improved major clinical outcomes compared with drug therapy among racial or ethnic minorities with atrial fibrillation (AF) enrolled in the CABANA trial, according to a study ... Jul 7, 2021 0 1
Mayo Clinic Minute: Should you open your eyes underwater? For many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at the pool. But even though the water is usually clear with chlorine, it doesn't mean you should be looking underwater. Jul 7, 2021 0 1
Postpartum depression on the rise, especially for women of color, during COVID-19 pandemic When Altagracia Mejía learned she was going to be a mother, happiness flooded her heart. Jul 7, 2021 0 2
