Rise in U.K. COVID Cases Closely Watched by U.S. Health Officials
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The United States is keeping a close eye on rising COVID cases and hospitalizations in Britain, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.Compared to the previous week, the United Kingdom saw a 48% increase in COVID-19…
Learn MoreMental Issues Can Linger More Than a Year After Severe COVID
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People who have severe COVID-19 are at higher risk for depression and other mental woes that can last more than a year, a large study suggests.Researchers reported that COVID patients who were bedridden but …
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Eating Disorders
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for making a recommendation for or against screening for eating disorders. These findings form the basis o…
Learn MorePrevalence of Depression Up Among Those Diagnosed With COVID-19
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 have a higher prevalence of depression symptoms and poorer sleep quality, although the overall prevalence of depression and COVID-19-related distress attenuates over time,…
Learn MoreHyponatremia Hospitalizations Up With Rising Ambient Temps
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of hyponatremia hospitalizations is increased on the hottest days, with the greatest risk seen for women and the elderly, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in the Journal of Clinica…
Learn MoreOdds of Poor Long-Term Outcome High With Combat Concussion
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The odds of poor long-term outcome trajectories are very high for U.S. military who sustained a concussion in combat, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Reh…
Learn MoreOutcomes Examined for Advanced CKD Patients Who Forgo Dialysis
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many patients with advanced kidney disease who forgo maintenance dialysis can survive for several years and experience improved mental well-being and stable physical well-being until late in the illness cour…
Learn More2016 to 2020 Saw Anxiety, Depression Increase Among Children
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, according to a study pub…
Learn MoreSuicide Rate Is Spiking Upwards in Preadolescent Children
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In the past two decades, a growing number of preteens have taken medicines or other chemicals as a way to end their lives, new research warns.The mental health of children has become a big talking point in l…
Learn MoreLower-Extremity Lymphedema Common in Older, Female Cancer Survivors
TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-third of older female cancer survivors experience lower-extremity lymphedema (LEL), which is associated with decreased physical functioning and an increased need for help with activities of daily …
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