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Fluvoxamine cuts hospitalizations in high-risk COVID-19 outpatients

11/07/2021 Health News

(HealthDay)—For high-risk outpatients with COVID-19, fluvoxamine reduces the need for hospitalization, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in The Lancet Global Health. Gilmar Reis, Ph.D., from the Pontificia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and colleagues recruited from 11 clinical sites high-risk symptomatic Brazilian adults who were confirmed positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 […]

5 simple ways to protect your wellbeing as the days grow shorter

11/07/2021 Health News

Worried about what the arrival of autumn could mean for your wellbeing? These simple tips will help you to stay on top of things as the weather grows colder. Whether you’ve turned the heating up a notch, dug out your cosiest roll neck jumpers or invested in some more fluffy socks, the colder weather and darker evenings of the last […]

Specific amino acid supplementation could prevent the development of dementia

11/07/2021 Health News

Dementia- a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function- is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. According to World Health Organization estimates, approximately 10 million individuals worldwide develop dementia every year, indicating the high psychological and social impact of this condition. Dementia mainly affects older people, and so far, simple and effective strategies for preventing this […]

Parkinson’s disease: The common toilet problem that ‘quadruples’ the risk of symptoms

11/07/2021 Health News

The One Show: Michael J. Fox on hopes to find Parkinsons cure We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a condition distinguished by […]

Psoriasis: Treating to Target, How Do You Get There?

11/07/2021 Health News

LOS ANGELES, CA — Treat-to-target protocols for patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis exist in the literature outside of the United States, but consensus efforts focused on treat-to-target in the United States are limited, according to Zelma Chiesa Fuxench, MD, MSCE. Dr Zelma Chiesa Fuxench “While they tell you what you should strive for, they don’t really tell you how to get […]

Mentoring a boost for women breaking into senior medical research roles

11/07/2021 Health News

One of the first studies to evaluate a mentoring program for mid-career women in Australian academic research shows it not only benefits participants but can also foster a more inclusive workplace. Dr. Amy Vassallo, research fellow within the Global Women’s Health program at The George Institute for Global Health and lead author, said that structural barriers within the health and […]

Too tired to concentrate? This Twitter thread proves you’re not alone

11/07/2021 Health News

Feeling tired and struggling to focus on simple tasks is something many people are experiencing, as this viral Twitter post points out. It’s safe to say during the last 18 months, our productivity has taken a hit at some point or another. Whether it’s diving headfirst into work, running errands or completing simple everyday tasks, getting things done has become […]

New study suggests that breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline

11/07/2021 Health News

A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed. The findings, published in Evolution, Medicine and Public Health, suggest that breastfeeding may have a positive impact on postmenopausal women’s cognitive performance and could have […]

Heart attack: Symptoms in women include a sensation felt on the back – what to spot?

11/07/2021 Health News

What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying your heart with […]

Migraine history may raise risk for peripartum depression, anxiety

11/07/2021 Health News

(HealthDay)—A history of migraine prior to pregnancy is associated with anxiety and with mixed depression and anxiety in mid-pregnancy and late pregnancy, respectively, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Nike Zoe Welander, from Uppsala University in Sweden, and colleagues surveyed a sample of 4,831 women about their history of migraine prior to […]

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