Internet Gaming Disorders Common in College – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 Is it possible to become addicted to gaming on the internet? Yes, warns new research that discovered when young people get too hooked it may trigger sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety and, in some cases, even suicidal thoughts. Phone interviews conducted […]
U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout Saved 279,000 Lives: Study
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) COVID-19 vaccines have prevented at least 279,000 deaths and 1.25 million hospitalizations in the United States, but the Delta variant poses a significant threat to that progress, researchers say. “The vaccines have been strikingly successful in reducing the spread of the virus and saving […]
No Evidence Muscle Relaxants Can Ease Low Back Pain
Latest Chronic Pain News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) Although tens of millions of Americans turn to muscle relaxants for lower back pain relief, a new Australian review finds little evidence that such drugs actually work. That’s the conclusion of a deep-dive into 31 prior investigations, which […]
More Air Pollution, Worse COVID Outcomes?
Latest Coronavirus News By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) – The air people breathe – and how much pollution is in it – may make a difference in their outcomes when infected with COVID-19, a new study finds. Researchers found that living in more polluted […]
Global Consortium Finds Genes That Drive Severe COVID-19
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) Why do some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have either no or negligible symptoms, while others sicken and die? Scientists who’ve pinpointed several genetic markers associated with severe COVID-19 say their findings could provide answers to that important question — and targets for future treatments. […]
Is Your Kid a Fast or Slow Eater? Personality Might Tell
Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) Could your children’s eating habits be a reflection of their personalities? A new study finds a link between the two, but researchers say it’s not clear exactly how they influence each other. They found that slow eaters are less likely to be extroverted […]
Internet Gaming Disorders Common in College – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 Is it possible to become addicted to gaming on the internet? Yes, warns new research that discovered when young people get too hooked it may trigger sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety and, in some cases, even suicidal thoughts. Phone interviews conducted […]
Global Warming Means Spread of Malaria, Dengue
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) Climate change could put billions more people at risk for deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue, researchers said. They see the danger zone expanding within the United States, Europe and Asia. If temperatures rise by about 3.7 degrees Celsius by the […]
Is Medicare Overspending? Costco Prices Much Less for Generic Drugs
Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Can Costco beat Medicare Part D when it comes to prescription drug prices? Apparently so, claims a new study that found that roughly half of generic medications were cheaper when purchased from the discount retailer than from the government program. The researchers compared […]
Internet Gaming Disorders Common in College – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 Is it possible to become addicted to gaming on the internet? Yes, warns new research that discovered when young people get too hooked it may trigger sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety and, in some cases, even suicidal thoughts. Phone interviews conducted […]