COVID-19's Damage to Organs Can Harm Heart, Too
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- COVID-19 can damage a person’s heart even if the coronavirus doesn’t directly infect the heart tissue, a new study has found. The severe inflammation that COVID causes in other organs, like the lungs, appears... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

As Treatments Ease Anxiety, Heart Risks Also Decline
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- People with heart disease can stay healthier if they address their emotional problems as well as their physical ailments, a new study says. Treating anxiety and depression reduced ER visits and hospitalizations among... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Skin Biopsy Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's or Other Brain Disorders
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- Folks can learn their risk for Parkinson’s disease and other related brain disorders through a simple skin biopsy, a new study says. Skin tests can detect an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, a protein that is the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Yes, You Should Clean That Water Bottle, and Here's How
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- Does your water bottle only get washed once or twice a week -- or even less? Time to switch things up: Even a day or two without washing can encourage the growth of unhealthy germs in the average water bottle, one expert... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Flu May Be Tougher on Brain Health Than COVID-19: Study
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024— The flu is more likely to lead to a neurological disorder than COVID, according to a new study that surprised its authors.  " While the results were not what we expected to find, they are reassuring in that we... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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U.S. Life Expectancy Rose Overall, But Overdose Deaths Still Set Records
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- As the pandemic wound down, life expectancy in the United States began to bounce back in 2022, although deaths among children increased and drug overdose deaths continued to reach record highs, new government research... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Nearly 7 Million Americans Have Alzheimer's, and Caregivers Are Stressed
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the U.S. health care system, according to a new Alzheimer ' s Association report. The... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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U.S. Falls Out of Top 20 in'World's Happiest Countries' List
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- For the first time, the United States has fallen out of the top 20 spots on the annual world ' s happiest nations list. Americans are now No. 23, far behind the top five countries -- Finland (No. 1), Denmark, Iceland,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Exercise Helps Women Cope With Advanced Breast Cancers
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Exercise can help women better cope with the rigors of advanced breast cancer, a new study says. Patients had less pain and fatigue, as well as an improved quality of life, after taking part in a regular exercise... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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One in 10 U.S. School-Age Kids Have ADHD: Report
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- About 1 in every 10 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the latest government statistics. The data from the National Health Interview Survey... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Boys who drink lots of sugary soda and fruit juice could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study has found. Each daily 8-ounce serving of sugary drinks during a boy’s childhood is... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Pregnancy Complications
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- People with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis tend to have fewer children, and women with this class of illnesses often have higher risks for complications of pregnancy, new... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Almost 70% of Young Kids in Chicago Are Exposed to Lead in Tap Water
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- More than two-thirds of Chicago kids younger than 6 live in homes with tap water tainted by lead, a new analysis says. There are detectable levels of lead in the drinking water supplied to 68% of young children in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Roadside Trees, Bushes Are Cutting Air Pollution, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2023— Planting trees and bushes near busy highways helps clear the air of harmful air pollutants from motor vehicles, new research affirms. " They provide benefits that go beyond aesthetics, " Roby Greenwald, an associate... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Could Double-Jointed Folk Face Higher COVID Risks?
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- People who are double-jointed might be at increased risk of developing long COVID, a new study reports. Double-jointed folks are 30% more likely to not fully recover from COVID-19 infection, compared with those who are... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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