TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the debate over face masks continues, few may realize how the coverings make it hard for the 48 million Americans with hearing loss to communicate with others. Masks can muffle sound, making it more difficult to understand speech and higher-pitched voices; preventContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — While a fever and cough have seemed to be the early warning signs of COVID-19, new research shows almost half of hospitalized patients experience a host of neurological problems. In fact, headaches, dizziness, strokes, weakness, decreased alertness or other neurological symptoms can appearContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you constantly battle sinus infections, low levels of good bacteria in your nose may be to blame, new research suggests. Previous research has shown that health-protecting strains of bacteria reside in your digestive system, genital tract and on your skin. In thisContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sense of smell most often diminishes by the third day of infection with the new coronavirus, and many patients also lose their sense of taste at the same time, a new study finds. The findings may help identify patients most likely to benefitContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from regular migraines despite medication might consider investing in a yoga mat. That’s according to a new trial that tested the effects of a gentle yoga practice — with slow-paced physical postures, breathing exercises and relaxation. Researchers found that people whoContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Sound has the power to stimulate the brain, which is why hearing loss has the potential to have a profound effect on health – especially among older adults. About 1 in 3 people in the United States between the ages ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Could long hours at the office put you at risk for hypothyroidism? New research suggests it’s possible: Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) was more than twice as common in adults who worked 53 to 83 hours a week as in those who worked 36Continue Reading
SUNDAY, March 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Less than half of patients with a sports-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) recover within two weeks, new research shows. “This study challenges current perceptions that most people with a sports-related mTBI recover within 10 to 14 days,” said lead author Dr. StephenContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Chronic pain can keep kids from being social and active, leading to anxiety and depression, a child psychiatrist says. Unfortunately, this can turn into a vicious cycle — worsening depression and anxiety can also worsen pain perception. Between 5% and 20% of childrenContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Bedtime without your partner on Valentine’s Day could make sleep elusive. But a new study suggests one remedy: Cuddling up with a piece of his or her clothing. Researchers say having a loved one’s natural scent nearby could be as effective a sleepContinue Reading