Oncology & Cancer
When COVID strikes cancer patients, men fare worse
(HealthDay)—Men with COVID-19 and cancer run a greater risk for severe symptoms and death than women with both conditions, a new study finds.
Nov 25, 2020
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Exercised over nothing: Masks don't impair lung function during physical activity
Wearing a facemask helps limit the spread of COVID-19 by reducing respiratory droplets and aerosols spewed into the air when people breathe, talk, laugh, sneeze or cough. But the physical barrier created by masks has prompted ...
Nov 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID: Women are less likely to put themselves in danger
The increased adherence of women to coronavirus policies may be one of the reasons for the lower vulnerability and mortality that they experienced, compared to men, in the early phase of the epidemic. "Policymakers who promote ...
Oct 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Higher suicide risk among older immigrants with untreated depression
The risk of suicide is clearly elevated in the category of older women with untreated depression who were born outside the Nordic region, compared with corresponding Swedish-born women. This is shown by a study from the University ...
Oct 8, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen social networks linked to adult depression
Teens who have a larger number of friends may be less likely to suffer from depression later in life, especially women, a new MSU research study has found.
Sep 30, 2020
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Medical research
Study of circadian rhythm reveals differences in men and women
A pair of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has been analyzing papers by researchers studying the circadian rhythm in humans and has found a pattern: there are gender differences. Seán Anderson and Garret FitzGerald ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Estrogen may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptoms in women, study says
Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age?
Aug 27, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise
(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their golden years.
Jul 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why is COVID-19 so deadly to elders?
Today, like every day, Eric Verdin will cycle the steep hills of Marin County. He'll wait until noon to eat his first meal. He'll wear a mask and stay socially distanced. He'll be asleep no later than 11 p.m.
Jul 6, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Women and men still choose partners like they used to
Women seem to care more about security, whereas good looks matter more to men. It used to be that way, and it still is in most places, regardless of the major social changes that have occurred over time.
Jun 18, 2020
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