Suicide rates in England did not rise following the first national lockdown in 2020 despite higher levels of greater distress, University of Manchester researchers have found. However, they stress the need to continue monitoring figures and to maintain suicide prevention measures. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe today, […]
If you have experienced unwanted weight gain or weight loss during the pandemic, you are not alone. According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, 61% of U.S. adults reported undesired weight change since the pandemic began. The results, released in March 2021, showed that during the pandemic, 42% […]
A good night’s rest is important, with positive effects on health, mood, thought, and decisions (via health.gov). This is especially vital for those who are expecting, but a common problem during pregnancy is issues with sleeping. There are changes in the body and in hormones, and Healthline reports that things […]
Typically, pyramidal cells and GABAergic interneurons in the brain are activated simultaneously. A team of neuroscientists at New York University, however, recently identified a unique class of neurons that do not fire at the same time as all principal neurons, cells and interneurons. Interestingly, the team found that these specific […]
Contrary to long-held beliefs, Type I collagen produced by cancer-associated fibroblasts does not promote cancer development but instead plays a protective role in controlling pancreatic cancer progression, reports a new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This new understanding supports novel therapeutic approaches that […]
People with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, which involves visual hallucinations for people who have lost their sight, have had worsening symptoms during the pandemic, finds a study led by UCL researchers. The study of 45 patients from Moorfields Eye Hospital between June and July 2020, published in BMJ Open Ophthalmology, reports […]
Two Japanese babies ‘caught’ cancer from their mothers when they inhaled cervical tumor cells during childbirth and developed lung cancer years later, case report suggests About one in 1,000 women have cancer during pregnancy One in half a million of those may ‘transmit’ cancer to their children A case report […]
Is it safe to send my child to a child care center during COVID-19? It depends on where you live, the health of your child and other family members, and the steps your child care facility or provider takes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The American Academy of […]
(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 […]