A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Want to feel happier?
Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says.
Environments with plentiful natural features -- trees, birds, plants and rivers -- are associated with better mental... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Walking Your Way to Better Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say.“It is something you can easily fit into your lifestyle,” said Dr. James... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Most folks think of blinking as the eyes ' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too.
But blinking is much more than that, researchers report: It also helps the brain process... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Antibiotics Probably Won't Ease Your Cough, Even If Infection is Bacterial: Study
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics to help treat a cough, but a new study shows the drugs won’t help reduce the severity or duration of coughing -- even if a bacterial infection is the culprit.
Lower respiratory... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it.
It ' s all about physical activity ' s ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Researchers Probe Moments of Lucid Clarity Among People With Advanced Dementias
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Lucid episodes are an unexpected occurrence among people with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
But these spontaneous events -- in which a person temporarily regains an ability to communicate that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds.
Migraines that occur during menstruation are often frequent and severe, but only about one in five... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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U.S. Medical Drug Shortages Reach Record High
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Americans are facing more shortages of the drugs they need for medical care than ever before, a national pharmacy database shows.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP) and the University of Utah Drug... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Pets Are Passing Drug-Resistant'Superbugs' to Their Owners
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Dogs and cats can pass antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners, raising concerns that household pets could be contributing to the world’s antibiotics crisis, a new study says.
Cases of these... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Americans Short on Sleep, Stressed Out About It: Poll
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- While more than half of Americans say they would feel better with more sleep, only 42% say they are getting as much shut-eye as they need, a new poll finds. " This is nearly a reversal of the figures last measured in 2013,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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' Feeling Like a Burden' Can Be Motivator for Suicide in Preteens
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Quiet preteens who feel they ' re a burden on others are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study reports.
Criticism from parents or caregivers also increased the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Chemicals Stored in Your Garage Could Raise Odds for ALS
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Volatile and toxic chemicals commonly stored in garages can increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Gasoline or kerosene, gas-powered equipment and lawn care chemicals represented the top three risk... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma
SATURDAY, April 13, 2023 -- Preparing a kid for summer camp is already a daunting task, and it ’s even more complicated if your child has allergies or asthma, experts say.“Kids with allergies and asthma need an extra layer of protection when... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Big Rise in Young Adults Undergoing Permanent Sterilization After Dobbs Decision
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- An increasing number of young men and women have decided they never want parenthood in the wake of the Dobbs decision revoking the constitutional right to an abortion, a new study finds.
The number of young adults opting... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Almost 1 in 4 People Disenrolled From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Nearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they ' re now without any health insurance, a new survey finds.
More than half (54%) of these currently uninsured adults cited cost as the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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