Nasal steroid sprays could be effective at preventing serious cases of COVID with patients who use them 22% less likely to be hospitalized study finds Patients who use nasal steroid sprays for allergies or asthma may be at a lower risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, a recent study finds Cleveland Clinic researchers compared disease outcomes […]
James Cook University researchers have discovered most pet owners have inadequate plans for their pets if a natural disaster strikes—but disaster response planners may be able to turn this into a positive. Dr. Yetta Gurtner from JCU’s Centre for Disaster Studies said it’s well known that human-animal relationships can inhibit effective emergency responses and evacuations, […]
(HealthDay)—You can add obesity and its related health risks to the long list of threats posed by climate change, researchers report. In a new review, researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia outlined the association between climate change and obesity. As global temperatures increase, people may become less physically active and less able to […]
Researchers from the Swinburne Anorexia Nervosa (SWAN) Research Group have discovered what is believed to be the first biomarker for anorexia nervosa. Biomarkers are typically used in the detection and treatment of physical illnesses, but never before have they been used in mental disorders. The challenges of diagnosis Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening eating disorder […]
To track cardiovascular health, doctors measure blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar, among a number of other cardiovascular disease risk factors. Such measures can help predict whether a person is at risk of heart attack or stroke. But there is no blood test that can accurately assess the degree to which a person’s arteries […]
Breastfed children are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes – but those who drink a lot of cow’s milk are at greater risk, study claims An early diet of fruit or gluten can also heighten odds of disease, experts say Scientists at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reviewed 152 previous papers Those breastfed for […]
(HealthDay)—Until now, folks suffering from hearing loss typically have had to fork out thousands of dollars for a device that could be adjusted only by a professional audiologist. No wonder that only one-quarter of the nearly 29 million U.S. adults who could benefit from a hearing aid have actually tried one, according to the U.S. […]
HEALTH NOTES: How a simple thumb test could prevent thousands of strokes each year A simple thumb check could prevent thousands of strokes every year. The test, which involves measuring electrical activity from the heart as it passes through the thumb, picks up signs of atrial fibrillation (AF), a leading cause of strokes that affects […]
Miami publicist Robin Diamond is “step-obsessed.” She aims for 10,000-plus steps every day using her Apple watch and even bought a treadmill during the COVID-19 quarantine to make sure she reaches her daily goal. The 43-year-old has lost 15 pounds since April 2019 and feels better than ever before. “Walking saved my sanity and restored […]
DR ELLIE CANNON: Could pills for Lyme disease actually be making it worse? I’ve just finished a second round of antibiotics to treat Lyme disease, but I am still experiencing symptoms such as burning skin, muscle pain and shivers. Are the antibiotics making things worse – or is Lyme disease not the problem after all? […]
