Vaping Not a Great Aid to Quitting Smoking: Study
Latest Lungs News TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) E-cigarettes have been touted as an aid to quit smoking tobacco cigarettes, but a new study suggests that’s a myth. Researchers found that using e-cigarettes resulted in fewer successful attempts than other smoking cessation aids. And, they added, e-cigarette users weren’t less likely to relapse than […]
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Severe COVID – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News Carolyn CristFebruary 08, 2022 People with a vitamin D deficiency are more likely to have a severe or critical case of COVID-19, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE. The study is based on data from Israel’s first two coronavirus waves before vaccines were widely available. The scientists […]
Pandemic Has Been Devastating to Mental Health of Disabled Americans
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) Loneliness, isolation and fears about contracting COVID-19 have turned life upside down for people with disabilities, causing high levels of depression and anxiety, a new survey finds. Even before the pandemic, individuals with disabilities were more likely to experience social isolation than their peers without […]
U.S. Justice Dept. Might Allow Safe Injection Sites to Curb Opioid Deaths
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) There are indications the U.S. Justice Department may be open to the idea of allowing safe injection sites, a year after it won a court battle against them. The department told the Associated Press that it is “evaluating” safe injection sites and speaking with regulators […]
Many Who Use Both Pot & Booze Say They’ve Driven Intoxicated
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) Among U.S. drivers who use both alcohol and pot, over 40% say they’ve driven under the influence, a new study finds. “Alcohol and cannabis are two of the most common substances involved in impaired driving and motor vehicle crashes in the U.S.,” said study author […]
How Long Do COVID Antibodies Last After Infection?
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 If you’ve already had COVID-19, your natural antibodies may last as long as 20 months, a new study suggests. While this is reassuring, experts are quick to caution that the new findings don’t necessarily mean you’re protected against reinfection, and that vaccines remain an important part of a […]
AHA News: You Don’t Have to Be an Olympian to Find Exercise Thrills in Winter’s Chill
Latest Exercise & Fitness News MONDAY, Feb. 7, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Watching what Olympic athletes can do on snow and ice might have you thinking about trying some cold weather activity yourself. And a glance at the thermometer might quickly have you saying, “nahhh.” Before you head back to the couch, know there […]
New Technology Restores Movement After Spinal Cord Paralysis
Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Feb. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) A motorcycle crash left Michel Roccati with complete lower-body paralysis from a devastating spinal cord injury. That was in 2017. But now, the Italian native is walking again, courtesy of groundbreaking Swiss research that restores motor function within one day by means of carefully targeted electrical […]
Loneliness Can Be Unhealthy Heartbreaker for Older Women
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Feb. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) It’s a fate many older women fear: loneliness and isolation as they age. Now, new research suggests those feelings may also predispose them to heart disease. The findings may be especially relevant now because of social distancing required by the pandemic. “We are social beings. […]
Ketamine May Be Emergency Deterrent for People at Risk of Suicide
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Feb. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) A new clinical trial strengthens the case that ketamine — once famous as a club drug — can rapidly ease suicidal thoughts. Researchers found that among 156 adults hospitalized for severe suicidal thoughts, those given two doses of ketamine often saw those disturbing ideas go […]