Suicidal Ideation Common Among World Trade Center Responders
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Suicidal ideation (SI) is prevalent in World Trade Center (WTC) disaster responders, particularly nontraditional responders, according to a study published online in the June 1 issue of the Journal of Affect…
Learn MoreU.S. Fatal Drug ODs Rose Again in 2021, But Increase Is Slowing
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to climb, but at a slower pace, federal health officials reported Wednesday. Early data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate th…
Learn MoreEU Scraps Mask Mandate for Planes, Airports
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The European Union’s mask mandate for airliners and airports will be dropped as of May 16, officials said Wednesday.The new guideline “takes account of the latest developments in the pandemic, in particular …
Learn MoreWeek Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s no secret that too much social media can be bad for one’s mental health. Now, research suggests that taking even a brief break from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can ease symptoms of depressio…
Learn MoreFDA Moves to Ease Nationwide Shortage of Baby Formula
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is continuing its efforts to boost the country’s supply of infant formula. Amid shortages due to high demand amid recall and supply issues, stores…
Learn MoreSmell, Taste Loss Less Likely With Newer COVID Variants: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Since the early days of the pandemic, loss of smell and taste have been tied to COVID-19 infection. But a new study shows those telltale traits are much less likely with the Omicron variant than the earlie…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: May 11, 2022
FDA moves to help ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula. Worried parents are frantically trying to find enough product to feed their babies, as a shortage caused by supply-chain issues and one company’s recall continues. Read moreCould a week of…
Learn MoreScience Doesn’t Always Boost Sales, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Does science sell? Sometimes.Using science to sell chocolate chip cookies and other yummy products is likely to backfire, a new study shows, but touting scientific research behind more practical, everyday i…
Learn More1 in 4 Hospital Physicians ‘Mistreated’ by Patients, Visitors
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 4 hospital doctors are mistreated at work by patients, visitors and other doctors, and female doctors are nearly two times more likely than male doctors to face this abuse, a new study reveals.”A…
Learn MoreLeftover Opioids After Surgery? Mailed Kits Double Rate of Proper Disposal
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could giving surgery patients ready-to-use mailed disposal kits for unused opioids lower the risk of abuse of the drugs?Yes, claims a new study that found patients with unused opioid pain pills are much mor…
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