In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free covid-19 test in a jiffy, with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. A Montanan drove an hour each way to get a test, wondering if, […]
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Time to get flu shot is now, doctors urge: Or ‘roll the dice’
Fox News Flash top headlines for October 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The best time to receive a flu shot is now, medical experts told Fox News, after a historic season low last year has left doctors concerned over patients’ greater susceptibility to flu-related illness. Prompt […]
Limiting screen time for young adults after concussion results in shorter duration of symptoms
A clinical trial of 125 young adults shows that those who limited screen time for 48 hours immediately after suffering a concussion had a significantly shorter duration of symptoms than those who were permitted screen time. These findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, offer the first clinical evidence that restricting time spent at a computer, television […]
Optimal use time for face coverings to mitigate COVID-19 transmission
In a paper published by the Journal of Hazardous Materials, researchers from Surrey’s renowned Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) explore two key questions: how long a mask should be worn; and when should it be discarded, recycled or washed to optimize its usage time. The GCARE team conducted a comprehensive laboratory investigation on […]
Guidance aims to slash time it takes to spot IBS to a matter of weeks
Why must IBS patients suffer for years? New guidance aims to slash the time it takes to spot the painful condition to a matter of weeks It took five years after she first felt unwell before Holly Newby got IBS diagnosis Delay meant she lost a chunk of her teenage years, missing out on socialising […]
High daily screen time linked to cognitive and behavioral problems in children born extremely preterm
Among 6- and 7-year-olds who were born extremely preterm—before the 28th week of pregnancy—those who had more than two hours of screen time a day were more likely to have deficits in overall IQ, executive functioning (problem solving skills), impulse control, and attention, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Similarly, […]
Sensor tracks cortisol levels in real time
Skoltech researchers have developed a prototype of a fluorescence-based sensor for continuous detection of cortisol concentrations in real time, which can help monitor various health conditions. The paper was published in the journal Talanta. Cortisol, a steroid hormone commonly known as the “stress hormone,” plays a significant role in the regulation of a range of […]
Amy Schumer’s 21-Month-Old Son Gene Watches Mom on TV for 1st Time
The funny family! Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer have kept the laughs and love coming since tying the knot in February 2018. The comedian and chef wed in a surprise ceremony in February 2018 after dating for only a few months — and the ceremony included its share of jokes. “I’m so happy for you, that you found me,” […]
US sees over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
New York needs to open pop-up vaccine centers immediately: Dr. Nicole Saphier Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier provides insight into the coronavirus vaccine rollout on ‘Fox and Friends.’ The United States surpassed 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths on Thursday, marking the highest number seen since the outbreak began. According to Johns Hopkins University, the […]
Too Much Social Media Time Could Raise Risk of Depression
MONDAY, Dec. 14, 2020 — Young adults who spend hours a day on social media are at heightened risk of developing depression in the near future, new research suggests. In recent years, a number of studies have linked heavy social media use to an increased risk of depression. “But then you have to ask the […]