(HealthDay)—Office-based visits for behavioral and psychiatric conditions decreased in association with the COVID-19 pandemic, although increases in telemedicine visits offset these decreases, according to a research letter published online Nov. 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Omar Mansour, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and colleagues characterized quarterly telemedicine […]
A waiting game! While preparing for her and Jordan McGraw’s daughter’s arrival, pregnant Morgan Stewart is staying in shape. See Pregnant Morgan Stewart’s Baby Bump Pics “[I do] Pilates and a lot of walking,” the Daily Pop host, 32, exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, November 3, while promoting Morgan […]
Many parts of the U.S. are experiencing increases in COVID-19 cases. According to Dr. Pritish Tosh, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, there’s evidence to suggest that trend is going to continue and possibly get worse. “There’s a lot to suggest that this increase that we’re seeing now in COVID-19 […]
SUNDAY, Nov. 8, 2020 — Virtual gatherings are the best choice for family get-togethers this holiday season, an expert says. That’s the safest approach during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for older loved ones and those with underlying conditions, according to Dr. Glenn Buchberger, an internist and pediatrician at Penn State […]
A certain item purchased at the grocery store, a hand signal made during a video call, a numeric code pressed when dialing an emergency service like 911, or a specific word used at the pharmacy. All seem innocuous enough, but all are innovative ways that people experiencing domestic abuse can […]
Cold weather can bring on a lowered mood for a few reasons, and one of them may be your period. A new batch of evidence shows that winter weather lifestyles may be to blame for longer ovulation times and altered PMS symptoms. While the weather itself may not be the […]
For every two deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U.S., a third American dies as a result of the pandemic, according to new data publishing Oct. 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study, led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, shows that deaths between March 1 […]
Besides the obvious physical benefits, youth sports provide social interaction that also can strengthen mental health. But most sports require close contact and interaction among athletes. Amid the COVID-19 setting, this poses a dilemma. The youth sports playing field has changed significantly in 2020. “Sports do require oftentimes close contact, […]
We’ve watched enough One Born Every Minute to know there’s usually a mum-to-be somewhere on a labour ward screaming in pain. Of course, every birth is different and some are more difficult than others, but having a baby is widely recognised to be a painful experience. But according to a […]
The COVID-19 pandemic poses risks to children’s health, well-being, and development as parents struggle to provide for their families, according to a survey released by the Urban Institute. The Urban Institute’s Health Reform Monitoring Survey was conducted between March 25 and April 10, 2020. The analysis included responses from 9,032 […]