L.A. County Scenario Suggests COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Unlikely — MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Jan. 21, 2022 Herd immunity against COVID-19 is unlikely, and coping with the disease will likely hinge on vaccination, treatment and ensuring adequate hospital capacity, a new study conducted in Los Angeles County claims. With herd immunity, most people have antibodies from vaccination or prior infection, so a virus has fewer […]
Many Who Attempt Suicide Not Getting the Care They Need
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) About 4 in 10 Americans who attempt suicide don’t get mental health care, claims a new study that also found a “substantial and alarming increase” in suicide attempts. Researchers analyzed 2008-2019 federal government survey data on self-reported suicide attempts in the last 12 months. They […]
Dengue Virus Makes Mosquitoes Bite More Often
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) New research shows that mosquitoes infected with the dengue virus bite more often, which triples the risk of transmitting the disease to people. Dengue is one of the most common mosquito-borne diseases. It affects more than 400 million people each year worldwide, killing around 40,000. […]
COVID Restrictions Eased in England
Latest Coronavirus News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) Numerous COVID restrictions will be dropped in England because government experts believe the Omicron variant “has now peaked nationally,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday. As of Jan. 27, COVID-19 passes will no longer be needed to enter large-scale events and the use of face […]
Crowded Emergency Rooms Cost Lives: Study
Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) A seemingly endless wait in an emergency department can be taxing for many reasons, but new research suggests that long delays in being admitted to the hospital may even raise a patient’s risk of death within the following 30 […]
Is a Night in the Hospital Necessary After Hip, Knee Replacement?
Latest Arthritis News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) For many people undergoing total hip or knee replacement, same-day surgery is a safe option, new research shows. Among folks in overall good health, the study of nearly 1.8 million patients found similar post-op complication rates among those who had outpatient […]
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You — MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days […]
Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail Could Change Lives
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) No magic bullet exists for ending the U.S. opioid crisis, but there’s hopeful news for one high-risk population: Providing addiction medication in jails reduces the odds of addicts being re-arrested after their release, new research shows. “Studies like this provide much-needed evidence and momentum for […]
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You — MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days […]
Which Kids Are Most Vulnerable to Severe COVID-19?
Latest Coronavirus News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) As a record number of American kids are being hospitalized with COVID-19, a new study helps clarify which ones are at the highest risk for serious complications. The study tracked over 3,200 children and teenagers who landed in an emergency room […]