Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The toll of child abuse is wide-ranging and long-lasting. Researchers warn that childhood abuse is tied to high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes in adulthood, raising odds for heart disease and stroke.In con…
Learn MoreCOVID Deaths Cluster in Poorly Vaccinated Communities
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 death rates are significantly higher in U.S. counties that remain largely unvaccinated than in those where more people have gotten their shots, according to a new study.The findings add to evidence…
Learn MoreEU Says Europe Out of ‘Emergency’ Phase of Pandemic
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The European Union (EU) announced Wednesday that Europe is moving out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, and the EU will now focus on vaccination, surveillance and testing in preparation for a possible …
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Climate change will make pandemics like COVID-19 more likely. As the planet grows hotter, different animal species will migrate to new areas and interact with other unfamiliar creatures at an increasing rate. That could foster the emergence of new, po…
Learn MoreDriver’s Ed Does Help Young Drivers Stay Safe
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If your teen is itching to get behind the wheel, new research underscores the importance of signing them up for driver’s education.The study found that driver training and graduated licensing significantly …
Learn MorePandemic’s Early Days Hit Nurses Hard: Report
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Frontline nurses were plagued by “moral distress” in the early days of the pandemic because they lacked the support to provide high-quality care, a new report reveals. Between May and September 2020, resear…
Learn MoreRace, Income Can Be Roadblocks to Recovery From Depression
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re battling depression, the success of your treatment might be affected by your race, income, job status and education, a new study says.”If you’re going home to a wealthy neighborhood with highly ed…
Learn MoreSARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Up From Dec. 2021 to Feb. 2022
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From December 2021 to February 2022, the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) increased, reaching about 75 percent among children and adolescents by February 2022,…
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