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Two Years Later, 988 Crisis Line Has Answered 10 Million Requests
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Just two years after the launch of the nation's three-digit crisis hotline, more than 10 million calls, texts and chat messages have been fielded by counselors, U.S. health officials announced Tuesday. Introduced in July 2022 to simplify emergency calls and help counter a burgeoning mental health crisis in the United States, 988 was touted as a simpler way for people struggling with their mental health to get help. “We’re connecting more people to help than ever before,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a news release announcing the milestone. “We’re connecting them faster and with more personalized services, which are critical for helping people in crisis. We know that 988 is saving lives and helping millions of people. I hope anyone who feels alone, or that they are without options, knows that 988 is there to help.” Of the 10 million messages answered in the past two years, 1.7 million were texts -- with 988 answering 51% more texts in the past 12 months than the year before, the HHS said.
Are You & Your Partner in a 'Sleep Divorce?' You're Not Alone
Nearly a third of couples practice "sleep divorce" in the pursuit of good slumber, a new survey shows That's up from 20% of couples doing so in a 2023 survey But experts say no one should panic, because good sleep brings good health and doesn't signal the end of the relationship WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Many couples may be painfully familiar with the scenario: One partner snores loudly all night long, so the other partner seeks better sleep in another bed.
Biking, Walking to Work a Game-Changer for Health
Bicycling to work can improve a person’s health and reduce risk of death Bike commuters have a 47% lower overall risk of early death, and are less likely to need treatment for heart problems, cancer or mental health issues Walking to work also can benefit health, to a lesser extent than biking WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Bicycling to work can vastly improve your health and reduce your risk of death, a new study shows.
Does Exercise Near Bedtime Really Disrupt Sleep? Maybe Not
Exercise near bedtime can improve sleep duration, a new study says Short, simple breaks of resistance exercise improved sleep by nearly a half hour The exercise also didn’t cause more waking in the night or other sleep disturbances WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise near bedtime won’t necessarily wreck a person’s sleep, a new study says.
What Is 'Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome' and Can It Be Treated?
A medical diary can help people get a diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) The condition is usually mistaken for stomach flu or food poisoning Keeping a detailed record of CVS attacks can speed a diagnosis, resulting in more effective treatment WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- It's a little known health condition that can become a nightmare: Regular and sudden episodes of intense nausea and vomiting.
Could Contact Sports Raise Risks for a Parkinson's-like Disorder?
Repeat head injuries can trigger a form of brain damage known as CTE in athletes Now, new research reveals how CTE can raise the odds for a movement disorder called parkinsonism Parkinsonism shares some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but its origins in the brain differ WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Autopsies of deceased boxers and pro football players have long confirmed that repeat head injuries can lead to a devastating brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Targeted Steps Could Slash Salmonella Danger in Poultry
Most salmonella illnesses are caused by a few very dangerous strains of the bacteria One of the most common strains, Salmonella Kentucky, causes fewer than 1% of illnesses in humans Three other strains cause as many as four out of five cases of Salmonella food poisoning, researchers found WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Most salmonella outbreaks linked to poultry are caused by just a few strains of the diarrhea-causing bacteria, a new study finds.
Brain Changes Seen in Kids With Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder involves aggression, defiance and 'acting out,' and affects a sizable minority of kids New MRI-based research finds real differences in brain structure among young people with the condition Researchers are hopeful their findings might lead to better treatments WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Defiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, which Mental Health America says affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.
Starving Pre-Performance Won't Bring Medals: Study
Cutting weight prior to competition harms rather than helps athletic performance Triathletes performed worse on a bicycle time trial after cutting calories for two weeks Their performance did not immediately improve after they started eating more WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Dropping weight prior to competition is a common practice among athletes.
Science Helps Make 'Space Food' More Appealing
Aroma might help counter the blandness of food in space People in a VR space station perceived some food scents more strongly These scents might be used to boost astronauts’ appetites WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Food tends to taste bland in space, astronauts have reported, making it tough for them to eat enough to stay healthy.
Over-the-Counter Nasal Sprays May Protect You From Serious Cold and Flu Symptoms
You may want to keep an over-the-counter nasal spray in your medicine cabinet this cold and flu season. A large new study finds these widely available products help keep upper respiratory infections at bay. These include colds, chest infections, flu, sore throat and sinus infections. Researchers found the sprays are effective at limiting or even preventing full-blown symptoms from developing. They randomly assigned nearly 14,000 high-risk patients to use one of three treatments --- a gel-based nasal spray designed to trap and neutralize viruses in the nose, a liquid-based nasal spray designed to reduce virus levels in the upper part of the throat, or an exercise and stress management program.
'Staying Regular' Is Good for Good Health
People with one or two bowel movements a day are more likely to be healthy Constipation and diarrhea is associated with toxic byproducts of gut digestion These toxins can harm organs like the kidneys and liver TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Being regular is good for you, a new study shows.
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer May Lower Dementia Risk
Hormone therapy for breast cancer might reduce a woman’s later risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Women treated with hormone therapy had a 7% lower risk of dementia overall Younger women and Black women in particular had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia following hormone therapy TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Hormone therapy for breast cancer might reduce a woman’s later risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
Parents, Take Note: Survey Shows Teens Need More Support Than They Get
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their parents think they are getting. In the report, published Tuesday by the National Center for Health Statistics, just over a quarter of teens said they always get the social and emotional support they need while parents were nearly three times more likely to think they did. “This suggests a systematic bias where parents consistently report higher levels of social and emotional support compared with their teenager’s perception, and in doing so may underestimate their teenager’s perceived need for social and emotional support,” the study authors wrote. Experts believe the need among teens can't be underestimated.
Long COVID Rates Are Expected to Decline: Study
People's odds of developing Long COVID may be declining over time The risk of Long COVID appears lower with latervariants compared to earlier variants, and with successive infections and vaccinations Lowered severity of COVID cases is likely playing a role TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People's odds for Long COVID appear to be declining with the advent of new variants of the virus, along with repeat infections and vaccinations, new research shows.
Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Preeclampsia Before Symptoms Surface
An experimental blood test might be able to detect preeclampsia Pregnant women with preeclampsia had a specific pattern of genetic markers compared to women with healthy pregnancies Early care could help prevent the harmful and potentially deadly effects of preeclampsia TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental blood test could help detect pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition that can harm both mother and child.
U.S. Stroke Survival Is Improving, But Race Still Plays Role
Stroke patients are now more likely to survive five years or more than they were in decades past Researchers credit better treatments and improved all-around care Black Americans still face lower long-term survival after a stroke compared to their white peers, however TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There's good news and bad for stroke survival in the United States: New research shows that Americans are now more likely to survive long-term, but that's more true for whites than for Black Americans.
How Early Antibiotic Use Could Raise Kids' Asthma Risk
A biochemical produced by gut bacteria could be key to preventing asthma, new research suggests The chemical IPA was lower in mice that receive antibiotics early in life Those mice are more vulnerable to dust mite allergies, though animal findings don't always apply to humans TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Early exposure to antibiotics might increase a kid’s risk of asthma by altering their gut bacteria, a new mouse study finds.
Could Living in Poor Neighborhoods Fuel Prostate Cancer in Black Men? Study Says It Might
The stress that comes with economic hardship could be increasing Black men’s risk of aggressive prostate cancer Black men living in poor neighborhoods were more likely to have higher expression of genes related to stress In particular, genes related to inflammation were more active in these men, which can increase prostate cancer risk TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The stress of living in a poor neighborhood might contribute to higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer in Black men, a new study warns.
How to Predict Who Will Respond to Glaucoma Treatment -- and Who Won't
A new blood test could help predict whether glaucoma patients will continue to lose their vision following treatment Patients with lower levels of the biochemical NAD were more apt to develop glaucoma Even lower levels of NAD predict who will keep losing vision after treatment to reduce eye pressure TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental blood test might be able to predict whether glaucoma patients will continue to lose their vision following treatment, researchers report.
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