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Mental health spending in U.S. has skyrocketed since start of pandemic

Health News // 3 weeks ago

Mental health spending in U.S. has skyrocketed since start of pandemic

When the pandemic began, spending on mental health services skyrocketed and it continues to rise even as use of telehealth services leveled off. That's the takeaway from a study published recently in JAMA Health Forum.

Asthma-related ER visits rise in U.S. amid Canadian wildfire smoke

Health News // 3 weeks ago

Asthma-related ER visits rise in U.S. amid Canadian wildfire smoke

Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent high numbers of people suffering from asthma attacks to America's emergency rooms this spring and summer, according to two new reports.

Harmful 'forever chemicals' found in 'eco-friendly' paper straws

Health News // 3 weeks ago

Harmful 'forever chemicals' found in 'eco-friendly' paper straws

Paper straws, meant to be an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may not be better for the environment, a new study concludes, warning that they also contain "forever chemicals" that can harm human health.

Gastrointestinal symptoms may appear before Parkinson's disease

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Gastrointestinal symptoms may appear before Parkinson's disease

It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease.

Cigarette coupons linked to higher relapse rates for ex-smokers

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Cigarette coupons linked to higher relapse rates for ex-smokers

Coupons for tobacco products appear to have a big impact on relapse rates for smokers who have recently kicked the habit, researchers report.

Weight-loss drug Wegovy may benefit patients with heart failure

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Weight-loss drug Wegovy may benefit patients with heart failure

Weight-loss drug Wegovy could prove a boon for many patients battling heart failure, a new study suggests.

U.S. COVID-19 cases are up, mask mandates return in some places

Health News // 4 weeks ago

U.S. COVID-19 cases are up, mask mandates return in some places

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- As rising COVID-19 cases driven by variant EG.5 continued Thursday to sicken and hospitalize more people, some hospitals, universities and businesses across the United States are mandating masking again.

CDC announces new effort to combat sepsis in U.S. hospitals

Health News // 4 weeks ago

CDC announces new effort to combat sepsis in U.S. hospitals

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it's launching a new effort aimed at fighting sepsis in U.S. hospitals to "quickly identify sepsis and save more lives."

Study: Molecules in urine predict diabetic kidney failure 5 to 10 years earlier

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Study: Molecules in urine predict diabetic kidney failure 5 to 10 years earlier

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Small metabolic molecules naturally produced in the kidney are a more accurate predictor of future kidney failure in patients with diabetes than conventional tests.

Some cancer patients may benefit from more frequent COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Some cancer patients may benefit from more frequent COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Cancer patients whose treatment directly impacts immune response would benefit from much more frequent COVID-19 boosters, new research suggests.

Bystander CPR, defibrillator critical for survival in cardiac arrest

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Bystander CPR, defibrillator critical for survival in cardiac arrest

Bystander aid using CPR and a defibrillator can be critically important for saving lives when someone has a cardiac arrest -- even when an ambulance arrives quickly, say researchers.

Weight-loss surgery may reduce cancer risk

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Weight-loss surgery may reduce cancer risk

A study involving 40 years of follow-up now confirms that, for women at least, weight-loss surgery helps lower long-term risks for cancer.

U.S. sees threefold increase in gender-affirming surgeries in 3 years

Health News // 4 weeks ago

U.S. sees threefold increase in gender-affirming surgeries in 3 years

The number of Americans undergoing gender-affirming surgery is on the rise, new research reveals, almost tripling between 2016 and 2019 alone.

Brain-computer interfaces restore communication in patients with ALS

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Brain-computer interfaces restore communication in patients with ALS

New brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are being developed to restore communication for folks who have been robbed by paralysis of the power of speech.

Study links inactive childhood with heart damage in adulthood

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Study links inactive childhood with heart damage in adulthood

Children need to get up off the sofa and move more, according to a new study that linked childhood sitting time with heart damage in young adulthood.

FDA warns of possible contamination of Dr. Berne's, LightEyez eye drops

Health News // 4 weeks ago

FDA warns of possible contamination of Dr. Berne's, LightEyez eye drops

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday advised people to immediately stop using Dr. Berne's MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops-Eye Repair because the drops may be contaminated.

Bolstered by the pandemic, telemedicine takes hold in U.S.

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Bolstered by the pandemic, telemedicine takes hold in U.S.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- After telemedicine use accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote patient monitoring devices to track a patient's health from home have become increasingly popular.

Estrogen cream after prolapse surgery may not affect recurrence

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Estrogen cream after prolapse surgery may not affect recurrence

Women having surgery for pelvic organ prolapse are often prescribed vaginal estrogen to boost the odds of a successful procedure. Now a clinical trial shows it doesn't actually work.

Heart attack survivors who skip daily aspirin may have higher risk of recurrence

Health News // 1 month ago

Heart attack survivors who skip daily aspirin may have higher risk of recurrence

Those who don't take daily low-dose aspirin consistently after a heart attack are more likely to have another heart attack, stroke or die compared with their counterparts who consistently take aspirin, a new study shows.

Arthritis could affect 1 billion people by 2050

Health News // 1 month ago

Arthritis could affect 1 billion people by 2050

The degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis affects 15% of the global population over age 30, so by 2050 that could be nearly 1 billion people, researchers say.

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