New data from Counselling Directory reveals that the number of young men reaching out for mental health support has increased dramatically in the last year In the UK, young men are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to mental health, with three times as many men than women dying by suicide, and
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Is your smartphone already in hand as the alarm chimes in the morning? Is it the last thing you check before you go to bed? Your attachment to your phone – whether you’re following social media or gaming – may say something about your personality: You may be a person more inclined to make impulsive
The full 5-year results of a long-term extension study of tildrakizumab for psoriasis show a high rate of sustained disease control coupled with a favorable safety profile during more than 5,400 patient-years of prospective follow-up, Diamont Thaçi, MD, PhD, reported at the virtual annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. For example, 89% of
Rowdy Bars are a deliciously healthy option for ultrarunners, kid athletes, busy moms, and everything in between. This tasty energy bar promotes good gut health while providing your body with essential protein and prebiotic fibers. I received samples from Rowdy Bar at no charge. I was not additionally compensated for this review and all opinions
A recent study conducted by a team of international scientists has revealed that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), suppresses the expression and function of human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and induces the expression of interferon-stimulated genes at the initial phase of infection. The study is
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Lei Zhang, Tiewei Lv, Xiaoyan Liu, Chuan Feng, Min Zheng, Jie Tian and Huichao Sun from the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China and the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China consider a case of pediatric
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a standstill back in March, there’s been talk of a vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines have been badged as our biggest opportunity to control the virus and return to normal. And for the last 8 months, researchers and scientists across the world have been racing to make that a reality. There are now more than 300 different potential vaccines in
Medical workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) administer Covid-19 tests at a drive-thru testing site at the Alemany Farmers Market in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The United States reported 187,833 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, yet another record-breaking daily total as U.S.
Sleep plays a pivotal role in cellular and muscular repair and regulation of hormones that can have an impact on our immune system, how we tackle the next day, and our waistline. There is a lot going on in the world right now and while we can’t control the external events around us, we can take
The investigational monoclonal antibody tezepelumab proved to be an effective therapy for uncontrolled severe asthma in patients with and without perennial and seasonal allergies, a post-hoc analysis of data from the phase II PATHWAY study found. The subgroup analysis focused on patients who did and did not have baseline sensitivity to perennial allergens such as
Distributing mosquitoes artificially infected with Wolbachia parasites in one Indonesian city slashed confirmed dengue virus illnesses in the targeted areas, researchers reported. Three years after a cluster-randomized trial began in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, rates of virologically confirmed dengue cases were 9.4% in untreated zones versus 2.3% in zones where the altered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were deployed,
Posted on November 19, 2020 by Ajla Bedzetovic This year, the holidays will look different for all of us. If you are one of the more than 60 million caregivers in North America who look after an older adult inside the home, you may be wondering how to celebrate and stay safe. Stay connected with others Many people experience depression during the holidays due to stress and social
Don’t be a bystander. Learn how to gently step in, and soothe stress, with these simple steps It’s never easy to see someone else going through a stressful time. It can often leave us feeling hopeless, agitated, and maybe even stressed ourselves. But, with the right amount of caution and gentle management, there are several
We may have a new vaccine approved by the holidays. What we might not have is a clear picture of how to distribute it, according to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team. Despite 11.5 million infected individuals and more than 250,000 US deaths from Covid-19 as of this morning, the Trump administration still refuses to allow
A recent study in the British Journal of Haematology by Irani and colleagues suggests that an effector-suppressor score, which is calculated using absolute natural killer (NK) cell, FoxP3+ regulatory T-cell (T-reg), and monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cell counts, can effectively predict the likelihood of treatment-free remission in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This follows on the heels of
If you keep hearing people raving about menstrual cups but aren’t quite sure where to start, we’ve got your back When I first saw people talking about menstrual cups, my initial thought was – eeek, that looks scary and uncomfortable, no thanks. But as time went on, more people explained the benefits and busted misconceptions
For sports lovers, the year 2020 is one to forget. Seasons have withstood many disruptions, only to be brought back in unfamiliar formats with few, if any, fans in the stands. It’s also been a year to witness how well, or just the opposite, sports leagues have handled the pandemic. For some leagues, thanks to
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. College students Colin Berg (left), Connor Dreher and Brady Bowman stroll through downtown Boulder, Colorado, in mid-November wearing matching neck gaiters. Some research suggests the thin material used in gaiters does not block as much of the coronavirus as cloth face
By Bonnie O’Neil The fall chill in the air deepens as the leaves begin their inevitable eruption into glorious color. Children squeal with delight at the prospect of being frightened by houses decked out with ghosts, witches on broomsticks, and ghoulish creatures. This is October, the month when a little Halloween fear can actually be
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Primary efficacy analysis demonstrates BNT162b2 to be 95% effective against COVID-19 beginning 28 days after the first dose;170 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were evaluated, with 162 observed in the placebo group versus 8 in the vaccine group Efficacy was consistent across age, gender, race and ethnicity demographics; observed efficacy in adults
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 19 2020 A UC Davis Health pediatric team presented a powerful case series of three teenagers who had unexplained breathing problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series highlighted the similarities between e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) and COVID-19 symptoms and manifestations. EVALI and COVID-19 share many symptoms
Dr. Anthony Fauci Testifies Before Senate On Federal Response To Pandemic Alex Edelman | Getty Images White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Thursday that convincing people who consider the coronavirus to be “fake news” to get vaccinated against the disease could become an issue as the nation seeks to achieve so-called herd
Switching to telemedicine for routine asthma visits in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic was linked with positive disease control and an increase in appointment “show rates” among Los Angeles inner city children, a researcher reported. Delivery of routine asthma care via telemedicine did not appear to negatively impact asthma control among the children
IU Health Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis has been running over capacity for several days now, and that was after a tough week last week. Timothy Ellender, MD, a critical care specialist at the hospital, tweeted on Tuesday, “It’s here. Hospitals are full. No ICU beds to be found. Holding in ER, PACU.” In an
Give the gift of reading to those who might not have access this Christmas Getting cosy on the sofa and losing yourself in a good book is one of the small pleasures in life many of us relish. This year especially, being able to ‘escape’ the never-ending news cycle and the four walls surrounding you
You call your favorite uncle to wish him a happy birthday and he says, “What? Speak up!” You say it again, louder, and he says, “Who is this?” You spend the remainder of your call shouting, trying to make yourself understood, and wondering why he doesn’t get a hearing aid. If he’s like many Americans,
Renal function declines over time with tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), although it is unclear if the relationship is causal, shows a 10-year study. “The overall decline in renal function appears mild and gradual but we advise that renal function should be carefully monitored in patients on long-term TKI treatment,”
DISCOVER THE NATURAL WAY TO GET YOUR SLEEP BACK Clinically-Proven To Quiet Stress… And End Your Sleepless Nightmare Anyone can go through occasional periods where they don’t sleep well. The less you sleep, the more stressed you become. The more stressed you are, the less sleep you get. Many people turn to Melatonin to