Smoking Rates Drop for Americans Battling Depression, Substance Abuse
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Folks who struggle with depression and substance use disorders often tend to be smokers, but a new study finds that smoking rates among these vulnerable Americans have fallen significantly.”This study sho…
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Prescription steroids can be dangerous for sickle cell patients. Reactions to the drugs can be particularly severe among older people, women and patients not taking the drug hydroxyurea to treat their disease, new research shows. Read morePfizer seeks…
Learn MoreTough COVID Measures Were Tough on Mental Health
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the pandemic unfolded, nations adopted diverse methods to contain COVID-19. Some sought to eliminate the virus, targeting zero community transmission. Others tried to slow transmission through a mix of…
Learn MoreKids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Witnessing violence between your parents is traumatic when it happens, but a new study finds that trauma can raise your risk of depression and other mental health problems.The study included more than 17,7…
Learn MorePandemic Medicaid Rules Allowed More Women to Stay Insured After Childbirth
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Far fewer U.S. women lost health insurance coverage after giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic than in previous years, likely due to a federal law that prevented Medicaid from dropping people, researc…
Learn MoreHigh Medical Bills Tied to Worse Outcomes for Younger Cancer Survivors
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. cancer survivors under age 65 with medical-related financial struggles have an increased risk of early death, a new study finds.”Our findings show the need to address financial hardship to ensure that…
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TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that the decision to initiate low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events should be individualized among those a…
Learn MoreRisk for Guillain-Barré Syndrome Up After Ad.26.COV2.S Vaccination
TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is increased after Ad.26.COV2.S vaccination, but incidence is not increased after mRNA vaccination, according to a study published online April 26 in JAMA Netwo…
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