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Psychiatrists' group rolls out model to address shortage of beds

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Psychiatrists' group rolls out model to address shortage of beds

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is rolling out a new model that can help communities determine exactly how many psychiatric beds they need.

Experts caution athletes against intravenous nutritional drips

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Experts caution athletes against intravenous nutritional drips

Pro athletes appear to be regularly turning to intravenous (IV) nutritional drips to alleviate fatigue and speed recovery, despite the potential risks and without solid proof of any real benefit.

Smartphone could screen for blocked blood vessels in neck

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Smartphone could screen for blocked blood vessels in neck

A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests.

Study: Postpartum depression risk jumps if mother's family has mental health issues

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Study: Postpartum depression risk jumps if mother's family has mental health issues

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A mother's risk of developing postpartum depression may rise sharply if her family has a history of any psychiatric disorder, a new study says.

Wind instruments no worse than talking, breathing for spreading COVID-19

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Wind instruments no worse than talking, breathing for spreading COVID-19

A new study finds that the aerosols produced by wind instruments like trombones and flutes are no more concerning than those given off during normal speech and breathing.

Study: Many people unaware they're infected may be spreading COVID-19

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Study: Many people unaware they're infected may be spreading COVID-19

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Many people infected with COVID-19's Omicron variant may be unaware they have the highly contagious virus and contribute to its rapid spread within communities, a new study suggests.

Gov. Wolf signs EO to ban conversion therapy in Pennsylvania

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Gov. Wolf signs EO to ban conversion therapy in Pennsylvania

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order Tuesday effectively banning so-called conversion therapy in the state in an effort to protect its LGBTQ residents from the controversial practice.

Study: Tiny infants born to White mothers stand best chance of better care

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Study: Tiny infants born to White mothers stand best chance of better care

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The rate of medical efforts to save very premature infants increased significantly across the United States from 2014 to 2020, but such babies born to racial and ethnic minorities were less likely to receive it.

Drug combo can produce stronger flu treatment, study finds

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Drug combo can produce stronger flu treatment, study finds

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Combining antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu, which has been used for decades, with antibody therapies may provide a one-two punch to knock out influenza, research published Tuesday suggests.

Costly high-tech blood pressure monitors no better than basic cuffs

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Costly high-tech blood pressure monitors no better than basic cuffs

When it comes to taking your blood pressure at home, smart devices with lots of bells and whistles are no better than old-school monitors, which happen to cost much less.

White House: First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. News // 3 days ago

White House: First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday evening after initially testing negative earlier in the day, the White House said in a statement.

Children born before 39 weeks more likely to have symptoms of ADHD

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Children born before 39 weeks more likely to have symptoms of ADHD

Children born a little early -- before 39 weeks of pregnancy -- are more likely to have symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.

Misinformation about hay fever is common on YouTube

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Misinformation about hay fever is common on YouTube

Researchers found misinformation about allergic rhinitis, the medical name for hay fever, in a large numbers of posts on the popular video site YouTube.

FDA finalizes rule to let Americans buy hearing aids without prescription

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FDA finalizes rule to let Americans buy hearing aids without prescription

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Federal regulators on Tuesday finalized a rule that will allow Americans to buy hearing aids over the counter, without a prescription -- a move that could save consumers millions of dollars in health costs.

Virtual museums may improve mental health of aging adults

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Virtual museums may improve mental health of aging adults

By combining technology with interactive art activities, older people at home can have museums come to them -- and this can support their physical, mental and social well-being, a new study reports.

Bill Gates urges South Korea to be a leader in 'crisis moment for global health'

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Bill Gates urges South Korea to be a leader in 'crisis moment for global health'

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates urged South Korea on Tuesday to step up in the international fight against infectious diseases, saying the country is poised to play a lead role in "a crisis moment for global health."

CDC changes guidance after dog contracts monkeypox from owners

Health News // 4 days ago

CDC changes guidance after dog contracts monkeypox from owners

Adding yet another wrinkle to the monkeypox outbreak, a new case study suggests that people can pass the virus on to their pet dogs.

Pediatricians tell peers: Step up to avoid 'destabilized' teen reproductive health services

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Pediatricians tell peers: Step up to avoid 'destabilized' teen reproductive health services

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Pediatricians must take steps to ensure their adolescent and young adult patients have access to needed reproductive healthcare services post-Roe, according to commentary in a medical journal.

Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products

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Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products

On Monday Scotland became the world's first country to help its residents with what activists supporting the move call "period poverty."

Spinal injections of lidocaine clear psoriasis in small study

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Spinal injections of lidocaine clear psoriasis in small study

Spinal injections of a common anesthetic may help clear the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis, a small pilot study suggests.

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