THURSDAY, Feb. 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Tiara Johnson’s second pregnancy went smoothly – until the last month. “My fingers were so puffy, I couldn’t wear my wedding ring,” she said. The problem stemmed from her blood pressure. And the rising blood pressure stemmed from preeclampsia, a complicationContinue Reading

Getting your COVID shot can be a stress-buster. Adults who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine between December 2020 and June 2021 reported a 7% reduction in mental distress, new research shows. Read more Insomnia in childhood may last a lifetime. Young children who struggle with sleeplessnessContinue Reading

THURSDAY, Feb. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Healthy, unvaccinated adults who get COVID are unlikely to be symptom-free, according to a new study that challenges other research suggesting that asymptomatic infection is common. “Some studies suggest that asymptomatic infection may occur as often as 50% of the time,” but theContinue Reading

THURSDAY, Feb. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While getting a COVID-19 vaccine protects against infection, new research confirms that it can also help ease pandemic-triggered stress. “Our study documents important psychological benefits of vaccination beyond reducing the risk of severe illness and death associated with COVID-19,” said lead investigator JonathanContinue Reading