A large new study suggests first-time moms and new mothers of twins may be among those at greatest risk of postpartum depression symptoms.
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Monday 28 February 2022
Which New Moms Are at Highest Risk for Postpartum Depression?
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Pfizer Shot Is Far Less Effective in 5- to 11-Year-Olds Than in Older Kids, New Data Show
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When an Ancestry Search Reveals Fertility Fraud
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Are the Olympics Bad for Public Health?
There’s evidence that the steadily expanding scale, environmental footprint, and sheer expense of this gargantuan global sporting celebration can have alarming human costs.
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Dr. Bronner’s, the Soap Company, Dips Into Psychedelics
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Were These Doctors Treating Pain or Dealing Drugs?
By BY JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/ouNCTkA
Saturday 26 February 2022
A Medical Mystery Posed by Blurred Lanes
By BY DAVID A. KAPLAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/UyjtaLS
The C.D.C. releases new guidance that will allow localities to ease masking and social distancing.
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The C.D.C. releases new guidance that will allow localities to ease masking and social distancing.
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A Medical Mystery Posed by Blurred Lanes
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Friday 25 February 2022
Media Needs Safer Reporting on Suicide: Experts
Suicide prevention experts analyze various media outlets’ coverage of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst’s death by suicide and share how safe reporting practices could save lives.
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Updated ACG GERD Guideline Addresses Increased Scrutiny of PPI Therapy
For the first time since 2013, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has issued updated evidence-based recommendations and practical guidance on the evaluation and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including pharmacologic, lifestyle, surgical, and endoscopic management.
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Gluten-Free Diet May Reduce Cancer Risk in Celiac Disease
Overall cancer risk is slightly increased in patients older than 40 within their first year of a celiac disease diagnosis, but the risk drops within a year of diagnosis, shows a Swedish study of 47,000 people with celiac disease.
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Companies Finalize $26 Billion Deal With States and Cities to End Opioid Lawsuits
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Stabilizing Circadian Rhythm Tied to Lower Suicide Risk in Bipolar Disorder
Social rhythm therapy (SRT), which uses behavioral strategies to support healthy sleep and other routines, is linked to improved mood and reduced suicide risk in young people with bipolar disorder, early research suggests.
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The C.D.C. will soon loosen indoor mask guidelines, officials say.
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Thursday 24 February 2022
New Insights Into How Eating Disorders Alter the Brain
New research shows behaviors associated with eating disorders can make real changes to the brain. This information could lead to better treatments and therapies.
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Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?
A new study suggests college students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorders.
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Abortion Pills Now Account for More Than Half of U.S. Abortions
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Maternal deaths rose during the first year of the pandemic.
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Texas Governor: Investigate Gender Transition Procedures as ‘Child Abuse’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to investigate reports of gender-transition procedures on children as child abuse, which could result in the criminal prosecution of teachers, doctors, and parents of trans children who don’t report the procedures.
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The C.D.C. advises some people wait longer between the first and second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
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Wednesday 23 February 2022
Maternal Deaths Rose During the First Year of the Pandemic
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A new Covid vaccine shows 100 percent efficacy against severe disease and hospitalizations, its makers say.
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Chair Yoga Poses: How to Get Started
A chair yoga practice provides many of the benefits of yoga practiced on the mat and may be an option if you have mobility issues or health concerns.
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Do #MentalHealth TikToks Help or Hurt? A Therapist Breaks It Down
TikTok has developed a cottage industry of online self-styled mental health gurus offering their advice. We talked to a licensed professional counselor to get her take.
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Tuesday 22 February 2022
Report: CDC Not Publishing Large Amounts of COVID-19 Data
The New York Times reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has only published a fraction of the data it collected about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sexual Harassment, Assault Tied to High Blood Pressure in Women
A new study suggests sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment may increase women's long-term risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
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Hospitals Turn to Farm-Fresh Food for Better Health
Learn how some U.S. hospitals are giving patients’ food an upgrade from local farms.
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Insomnia Drug Might Also Ease Menopause Night Sweats
A small study suggests a drug used for sleep disorders might offer women relief from night sweats.
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Runaway Hotlines See Spike in Calls from Kids During COVID
Calls and contacts to national youth hotlines spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, as young people look for help and guidance in dealing with stress and strains of the ongoing crisis.
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Ivermectin Not Effective in Stopping Severe COVID, Study Finds
‘The study findings do not support the use of ivermectin for patients with COVID-19,’ study authors conclude.
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The Coronavirus Menagerie
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The Coronavirus Menagerie
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Monday 21 February 2022
The C.D.C. isn’t publishing large portions of the Covid data it collects.
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Got a Covid booster? You probably won’t need another for a long time.
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Got a Covid Booster? You Probably Won’t Need Another for a Long Time
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When People Take Pandemic Precautions, Gorillas Breathe Easier
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Sunday 20 February 2022
The C.D.C. isn’t publishing large portions of the Covid data it collects.
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/B8Por4X
Newsom’s new Covid plan aims to move California out of ‘crisis mode.’
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The C.D.C. Isn’t Publishing Large Portions of the Covid Data It Collects
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Friday 18 February 2022
Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence Common in Middle-Aged Women
Age and menopause status tied to increased urinary symptoms in women
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Are Alternative Birthing Practices a Good Idea?
Practices like water births or placenta eating have not been well-studied and could pose risks to birthing parents and babies.
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Is It Time for Yet Another COVID Booster?
Many experts agree that it could be premature to start giving most adults a booster shot on top of the one already offered.
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'Magic Mushrooms' Provide Fast, Long-lasting Depression Relief: Study
Psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, provides rapid and lasting improvement in depressive symptoms.
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Sound the Fiber Alarm! Most of Us Need More of It in Our Diet
Fiber has been shown to help protect against heart disease, diabetes, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel syndrome, obesity and colorectal cancer.
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Thursday 17 February 2022
Other Ways to Manage Pain After Surgery
New research out of the Mayo Clinic backs the idea that orthopedic surgical pain management might drop the use of opioids.
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A New York City anime convention was not a superspreader event, a C.D.C. study finds.
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A New York City anime convention was not a superspreader event, a C.D.C. study finds.
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The Latest on Vaccines for Kids Under 5
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