Custom finger clip offers a new way to measure blood pressure, other vitals
Monitoring a person’s blood pressure on a regular basis can help health care professionals with early detection of various health problems such as high blood pressure, which has no warning signs or symptoms. However, many things can alter an accurate blood pressure reading, including a patient’s nervousness about having their blood pressure taken at a […]
The Best Mental Health Takes This Year (And The Absolute Worst)
On balance, you could argue we’ve made a lot of progress when it comes to mental health acceptance ― especially in the last few years. But if the events that unfolded in 2021 are any indication, there’s still a lot more ground we need to cover. There certainly were some high points in mental health […]
Weak Action on Climate Change Is Stressing Young People Worldwide
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) While climate change calls to mind extreme weather and melting polar ice caps, government officials’ inaction to stop it is also affecting the mental health of young people, new research reveals. “This study paints a horrific picture of widespread climate anxiety in our […]
ERs Can Boost Efforts to Stamp Out Opioid Addiction
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) A program meant to encourage the use of a drug that can help people overcome opioid addiction led to dramatic increases in its use in emergency rooms, researchers report. Buprenorphine is a medication that stabilizes opioid withdrawal and soothes cravings. Using it can […]
How Do I Stop Being a Hypochondriac?
What is health anxiety? A hypochondriac is someone who has a constant fear of illness or getting sick. Stop being a hypochondriac by using self-help and getting cognitive-behavioral therapy. Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your health? Do you spend a lot of time on the internet researching your symptoms, only to become more […]
Scientists Get to the Root of ‘Chalky Teeth’ in Kids
Latest Oral Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) Researchers who say they have discovered what causes kids to have “chalky teeth” predict it could lead to new ways to fight it and cut cavities by half. One in five children have chalky teeth — visible as discolored enamel spots — which […]
‘You Didn’t Tag Me!’ Instagram Snubs Hurt, Study Confirms
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) Think what happens online stays online? Think again. According to new research, a social media diss can leave people feeling genuinely hurt and ostracized. “Social media ostracism means being excluded or ignored online on social media networks like […]
The Pandemic Is Leading To Missed Cancer Diagnoses, Study Warns
Throughout the pandemic, health care providers working in the trenches have warned of the ripple effect of COVID surges. When cases jump, hospitals that are overrun with COVID patients must put off lifesaving “elective” procedures, including cancer surgeries and heart valve replacements. Sobering new research also warns that there has been a substantial decline in […]
Pandemic Saw Big Declines in Kids’ Use of Drugs, Alcohol, Vaping
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Dec. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) There may be a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, with U.S. health officials reporting an “unprecedented” decline in teens‘ use of alcohol, marijuana, other illegal drugs and vaping. “We have never seen such dramatic decreases in drug use among teens in just […]
Logic’s Hit ‘1-800-273-8255’ May Have Saved American Lives
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) “I been on a low; I been taking my time; I feel like I’m out of my mind; I feel like my life ain’t mine; who can relate?” New research suggests many Americans did relate to the opening […]