Cases in Children Helping the Surge of COVID Variants
Michael Osterholm, PhD, director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Hospital Association, Lansing, MI Ruth Lynfield, MD, State Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health, Saint Paul, MN Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, Senior Public Health Physician, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Ann Arbor, […]
1 in 4 Parents Won’t Vaccinate Their Kids Against COVID
THURSDAY, April 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than one-quarter of U.S. parents don’t plan to vaccinate their kids for COVID-19, and roughly as many oppose school-required coronavirus shots, a new study finds. This opposition was more common among moms than dads, and was especially common among white mothers who identified as Republican/Republican-leaning, the […]
More Cancers Being Diagnosed at Later Stages
The online survey was conducted from Jan. 15 through Feb. 7, 2021. “We were certainly seeing individuals delay coming in for radiation because of concerns related to COVID,” Dr. Karen Winkfield, executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance in Nashville, Tenn., said at the news conference. “But we have done a wonderful job in radiation […]
Joint Pain, Aging, and Arthritis
SOURCES: Elena Schiopu, MD, clinical associate professor, rheumatology and internal medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Abor. Practical Pain Management: “Pain Management and the Elderly.” Brett Smith, DO, rheumatologist, Alcoa, TN. American Journal of Nursing: “The Impact of Osteoarthritis in the United States: A Population-Health Perspective. Mayo Clinic: “Arthritis,” “Osteoarthritis,” “Rheumatoid arthritis.” CDC: “Smoking & Tobacco […]
Can It Really Help With Skin and Joints?
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, OrthoInfo: “Articular Cartilage Restoration.” Arthritis Foundation: “Are Collagen Supplements Helpful for Arthritis?” Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine: “Beneficial effects of food supplements based on hydrolyzed collagen for skin care (Review).” Grandview Research: “Collagen Market Growth & Trends.” Harvard Medical School: “Do retinoids really reduce wrinkles?” Molecular Cell Biology: “Collagen: […]
Young Adults Having Less Casual Sex
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Despite being the dating-app generation, young adults are largely saying no to casual sex, and less drinking and more video games are two reasons why, a new study suggests. Surveys in recent years have been finding that compared with past generations, today’s young […]
What Happens When You Go Off Your ADHD Meds?
When Dana Rayburn learned she had ADHD in her 40s, her doctor prescribed Adderall. She did well on the drug for a few years, but then her insurance stopped covering it. Rather than struggle to pay $200 a month for the medication, she decided to try going off it. For other adults with ADHD, side […]
Pot Use as a Teen, Less Success as an Adult?
MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Teenage pot use can hamper a kid’s future chances of landing a good job with a large salary, mainly by interfering with his or her education, a new study of twins has found. A teenager who uses more marijuana than their identical twin is less likely to wind […]
Gum Disease Linked to High Blood Pressure
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Want to ward off high blood pressure? Don’t forget to brush and floss. A new study finds that severe gum disease may make an otherwise healthy person significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure. “[Our] evidence indicates that periodontal bacteria cause damage to […]
Your Mask Might Also Shield You From Allergies
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a silver lining to having to strap a mask across your face when you go out in public: That mask may also help guard against severe spring allergies, an expert says. Many patients with spring allergies are doing well this season because they’re […]