(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Data from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reasons children received emergency department (ED) or hospital inpatient care ….
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Alarming Prevalence of Smell, Taste Loss During COVID’s Delta Surge
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – The loss of smell and taste with a COVID-19 infection during the delta surge was a prevalent symptom and wasn’t prevented by vaccination, new research suggests.
Correct Posture in Real Time with the Help of Machine Learning
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Posture is an important part of health. Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort.
Get a COVID-19 Booster
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you recently had COVID-19, you may be wondering if you should delay getting your booster.
What’s In The Water?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Brushing, flossing and regular trips to the dentist keep our smiles healthy and happy—that, we know. But what about the water you brush with and drink?
Harmless Cells Turn Into Ruthless Trained Killers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Processes in the human body could turn groups of harmless immune cells into ruthless killers, capable of attacking other cells infected with viruses or parasites, and potentially tumour cells, a new study reveals.
Stress Also Among Wild Life
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – “I am stressed!” We have all said this sentence many times. Stress is a widespread phenomenon among humans. It occurs when we feel threatened or overwhelmed, for example, have too much work or are in imminent danger.
Silk Improves Function of Masks
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – University of Cincinnati biologists found that a double layer of silk in combination with a surgical mask can enhance its ability to prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19.
Drug That Lowers Blood Sugar Also Reduces Blood Vessel Dysfunction
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – An FDA-approved drug to lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes also may decrease blood vessel dysfunction associated with aging
Gastritis: Its Symptoms
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
How is a Peptic Ulcer Treated?
(HeathNewsDigest.com) – Last year, I was diagnosed with heartburn due to a peptic ulcer. My doctor suggested that I see a specialist. Who should I see, and what type of treatment is available?
Shellfish Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Because of their proximity to the ocean, Californians get to enjoy locally-sourced oysters, mussels, abalone and clams. Most of the shellfish consumed here come from aquaculture farms along the coast — from San Diego to Humboldt County.
‘I Don’t Even Remember What I Read’
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sometimes when we are reading a good book, it’s like we are transported into another world and we stop paying attention to what’s around us.
Test Can Diagnose Certain Immune System Disorders
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Philadelphia, – Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PID) can result in chronic and sometimes life-threatening infections.
Advocates for Families During Infant Formula Shortage
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO – As the infant formula shortage continues to affect families across the nation, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advocates for long-term solutions….
Complex Spine Surgery Helps Belinda Purdy Walk Again
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Belinda Purdy isn’t the type of person who enjoys sitting on the sidelines. She and her family love to travel, swim, eat out and spend time outdoors. She’s used to being on her feet all day and loves to walk 3 or 4 miles per day.
Emerging Cases of Monkeypox
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – “Monkeypox is in the same family of virus as smallpox, but it should not be confused with smallpox in levels of alarm,” says Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group.
Treatments for a Double Chin
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, May 2022 – Nearly 7 in 10 adults possess something they really don’t want: a double chin.
Gun Ownership and Homicide in the U.S.
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In 2017, there were nearly 40,000 gun-related deaths in the United States, including homicides and suicides.
T Cells Attack Protein In ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LA JOLLA, CA—Preventing atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart disease, means scientists need to understand how immune cells drive inflammation in the arteries.