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One Diet Might Cut Your Odds for COVID-19
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- COVID cases have surged this summer, but a new study suggests that following the Mediterranean diet might spare you from infection. In a review published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, Indonesian researchers discovered that the healthy eating regimen, which centers on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish and heart-healthy fats like olive oil and nuts, lowered the risk of COVID infection. “There have been numerous studies that heavily associated COVID-19 with inflammation [in the body], while the Mediterranean diet has been long known for its anti-inflammatory properties,” senior study author Andre Siahaan, a lecturer at the Center of Evidence-Based Medicine at the University of North Sumatra in Indonesia, told CNN. “Through our study, we reported a link that further strengthened the connection between these two, in line with our hypothesis.” “We are aware that changing someone’s diet may not be easy, however, slowly adjusting and incorporating the Mediterranean diet elements one by one into your life would be a good idea,” Siahaan added.
Here's What Long COVID Looks Like in Kids
Children and teens exhibit specific symptoms if they develop Long COVID The symptoms vary between children, teens and adults Researchers are working on a tool to help diagnose Long COVID in children THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Kids and teens are vulnerable to Long COVID just as adults are, with a set of distinct symptoms showing long-term health effects, a new study shows.
Vaccination Could Shield Against Mental Issues Following Severe COVID
People with severe COVID have a greatly increased risk of mental illness following their infection For example, severe COVID increases risk of depression 16-fold However, that risk is not present in people who have been vaccinated THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People stricken with a severe case of COVID-19 have a higher risk of mental illness in the year following their infection, a new study warns.
Americans Have Mixed Feelings About AI in Health Care, Poll Finds
Most Americans think AI can improve health care A poll found majorities think AI can minimize human errors, reduce wait times and help doctors focus on patients However, people still find the concept a little scary, and have concerns regarding data privacy THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans believe artificial intelligence should be used to improve health care, a new national survey reports.
Marriage Gives Health Boost to Older Men, But Not Women
Marriage can boost the health of aging men, but not women, new research suggests Single women had twice the odds for 'optimal aging' as formerly married women did Social engagement and healthy lifestyles also helped folks over 60 age well THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A wedding band may be good medicine for men as they age, but not so much for women, new research shows.
Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide
Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than for average folks Male doctors have average suicide rates, but are at higher risk than other professionals Nonetheless, overall suicide rates for physicians have declined over time THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds.
Number of Americans With Type 2 Diabetes Jumped by 20% in a Decade
Type 2 diabetes increased by nearly 20% in the United States over the past 10 years Age, income level and race all played a factor in risk The South and Midwest saw the highest increases THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Type 2 diabetes increased by nearly 20% in the United States between 2012 and 2022, with age, race, income level, obesity and lack of exercise all playing a role in the metabolic disease’s spread, a new study reports.
Smoking Just 1-2 Cigarettes a Day Before or During Pregnancy Is a Danger to Newborn Health, Study Finds
Smoking just 1-2 cigarettes a day before or during pregnancy may lead to breathing problems and other major health issues in newborn babies. Researchers analyzed data from more than 12 million births registered between 2016 and 2019 and found about 9% of mothers smoked cigarettes in the three months before pregnancy, while up to 7% smoked while expecting. Smoking at any time at any level was associated with an increased risk of serious neonatal problems… including the need for assisted ventilation immediately after delivery; assisted ventilation for more than 6 hours; NICU admission for continuous mechanical ventilation; surfactant replacement therapy to reduce respiratory distress; suspected sepsis; and seizure or serious neurological problems. The risk was 24% higher if the mother smoked before pregnancy, and 30-32% higher if she smoked during pregnancy. But the researchers warn it’s not only heavy smoking that’s a danger.
Congo Says First Vaccines to Fight Mpox Arriving Next Week
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The first mpox vaccine doses from the United States are set to arrive next week in the Congo, the epicenter of an ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa. The doses come not a moment too soon: Just last week, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency. As officials struggle to contain a strain of the virus that appears to be more contagious and more severe, vaccines are in short supply. So far, the Congo has reported the vast majority of mpox cases and needs 3 million vaccine doses to make a dent in the spread of the virus. Both the United States and Japan have offered to donate vaccines, Congo Health Minister Roger Kamba told journalists on Monday, the Associated Press reported. However, he didn't say exactly how many doses would be sent or exactly when the ones from Japan would arrive.
Red Meat Linked to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
Red meat and processed meat increases a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes However, there was no clear link between diabetes and eating poultry The study involved pooled data for nearly 2 million people WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eating red meat and processed meat can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new review finds.
Free Meals at School May Boost Attendance, Lower Obesity Rates
There's been a push in recent years to provide schoolchildren of all income brackets with free school meals Research suggests that doing so ups attendance and might lower obesity rates among kids Even kids from better-off families may reap a nutritional benefit switching to healthier school meals WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A review of U.S. data from 2012 through 2024 finds that when kids get free school meals, there's a potential for a slight increase in attendance and a lowering of child obesity rates.
Therapeutic App Might Ease Anxiety in Young Adults
Young adulthood is a peak time for stress, but a clinician isn't always readily available Researchers say they've developed a phone app, Maya, that may 'fill the gap' to help ease anxiety as folks wait for professional care Maya uses the tenets of well-respected cognitive behavioral therapy WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- It's not a replacement for actual psychotherapy, but a newly designed app could help young adults with mental health issues lower their anxiety, researchers report.
Even 1 Cigarette a Day While Pregnant Can Harm Baby
Even light smoking before or during pregnancy can increase a newborn’s risk of health problems Babies born to expecting smokers are more likely to have health problems or require intensive care This risk is higher even if a woman quits smoking once she’s pregnant, or if she only smoked one or two cigarettes a day WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Just a daily cigarette or two before or during pregnancy endangers the health of newborns, a new study warns.
Obese Kids May Face Higher Odds for Eczema, Psoriasis
Obese kids are more likely to develop skin problems like eczema or psoriasis Gaining weight increased risk of eczema, losing weight lowered risk Obesity appears to heighten the odds of skin disorders caused by immune system issues WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Obese kids are more likely to develop immune-based skin problems like eczema or psoriasis, a new study says.
COVID Vaccine Won't Trigger MS Relapse: Study
Getting a COVID vaccine or booster won't raise a person's odds for an MS relapse The study looked at the risk for severe relapse requiring a doctor's care The finding is reassuring since some prior studies had hinted at higher relapse rates after the COVID shot WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Multiple sclerosis makes people vulnerable to more severe cases of COVID-19, but a new study finds that getting the COVID vaccine won't trigger a relapse of MS symptoms.
'Mindful Breathing' Might Ease Cancer-Related Pain, Anxiety
Mindful breathing can help ease cancer pain Patients had an immediate reduction in pain from a single 20-minute session Such meditation practices could complement opioid painkillers WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A meditation technique called mindful breathing can help cancer patients manage their pain and anxiety, a new study finds.
PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say. PE classes can teach lessons not found in any other classroom, Erika Mundt, a PE teacher at Iowa West City High School in Iowa. “A successful PE program can literally change the way a school functions as a whole,” said Mundt, who was the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America High School PE Teacher of the Year in 2018. “PE involves cooperative learning, acceptance of yourself and others, learning to try new things no matter how good you are, communication, and problem-solving,” Mundt added in a news release from the National Education Association.
New 'Platelet Score' Could Gauge Your Odds for Stroke, Heart Attack
In a new study, an experimental genetic test predicted a person’s risk of deadly blood clots The test looked at how “hyperreactive” a person’s platelets were People with high scores had more than twice the rate of heart attack, stroke and major amputations WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental genetic test can gauge a person’s risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, researchers report.
Naloxone Might Help Revive People After Opioid-Linked Cardiac Arrest
Naloxone can save people whose hearts have stopped due to an opioid overdose The OD-reversing drug typically saves lives by restoring normal breathing But the drug also can help restart a heart that’s entered cardiac arrest due to OD TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The overdose-reversing drug naloxone can help save the lives of people whose hearts have stopped due to an opioid OD, a new study shows.
Mounjaro, Zepbound Cut Odds for Diabetes by 94% in At-Risk People, Study Finds
A company-funded trial finds Mounjaro and Zepbound slash the odds of diabetes by 94% in obese or overweight prediabetic people The drugs were also effective in spurring weight loss that was sustained over three years Side effects could happen, and usually involved gastrointestinal issues like nausea and constipation TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Tirzepatide, the blockbuster GLP-1 medicine known as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss, cut the odds that an obese, prediabetic person will develop diabetes by 94%, a new trial shows.
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