MEDICINE & HEALTH

TikTok's Viral Tourette Videos Play a Role in Rapid Increase of Tics in Teen Girls

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.18.2021 03:23 AM

Multiple studies showed alarming data on the increase of cases related to tics and Tourette syndrome, and TikTok might be reponsible for the psychological phenomenon.

Drinking Milk Before Bedtime for a Good Night's Sleep is True, Study Says

10.18.2021 03:02 AM

A new study confirms that drinking a glass of milk before bedtime could increase the chances of getting a good night's sleep. The effect is induced by natural proteins or peptides found in cow's milk.

Are Extroverts Overwhelmed By Work From Home Setup During COVID-19? Results May Surprise You

10.18.2021 02:44 AM

Extroverts and conscientious people were less productive over time during work from home arrangements. The "main disadvantages" may have been the loss of social interaction and a lack of organization.

Broken Heart Syndrome Is on the Rise Since Before the Pandemic Especially Among Middle-Aged, Older Women

10.18.2021 02:01 AM

Broken heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a condition triggered by stress and has been rising steadily even before the pandemic, especially among women.

Obesity in COVID-19 Patients: Study Links the Condition to Longer ICU Stay, Increased Risk of Death

10.16.2021 21:36 PM

Research recently showed a link between obesity in COVID-19 patients and a longer time of stay in the intensive care unit.

5 Hours of Physical Exercise a Week Could Lessen the Risk of Having Cancer, Study Says

10.16.2021 02:58 AM

A new study confirms that exercising 5 hours a week could lessen the risk of developing cancer. A new study shows that exercising for 5 hours per week could prevent the growing cases of cancer in the United States.

Photobiomodulation Therapy Could Potentially Treat Neurodegenerative, Other Brain Disorders Using Near-Infrared Light

10.16.2021 02:54 AM

A special collection of studies show that photobiomodulation (PBM) could treat neurodegenerative and other neurological disorders by using red or near-infrared light to stimulate healing.

Overburdened Hospitals Pushed Larimer County to Regulate Face Mask Indoors Starting Wednesday

10.16.2021 00:44 AM

Larimer County announced that face masks would be strictly required when in indoor public areas to help the hospital system bounce back, effective Wednesday

From Harvard Neurologist: "The Brain Under Siege: Solving the Mystery of Brain Disease, and How Scientists are Following the Clues to a Cure"

10.15.2021 16:40 PM

Every year, more than 1 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with a brain disease. That means 1 in 6 people have received the devastating news that they have MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS.

A Conversation About Tics & Tourette's: Stony Brook Medicine Experts Discuss Diagnosis, Treatment, Support And More

10.15.2021 16:28 PM

Livestream Event - A Conversation About Tics & Tourette's. Experts from Stony Brook Medicine’s Center for Tics and Tourette’s Disorder will discuss treatments, diagnosis, support and more during a livestream event on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2pm EST.

Sense of Smell: Study Reveals How It Can Effectively Help Detect Danger Within the Vicinity

10.15.2021 12:53 PM

The results of two studies by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden recently showed how the sense of smell can warn people of an upcoming danger within the area they are in.

Is COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids? Children Who Accidentally Received Doses Suffer Hypertension, Heart Issues, Other Side Effects

10.15.2021 07:08 AM

Indiana parents claim that their kids were given with COVID-19 vaccine for adults instead of flu shots. What side effects could this have caused the children? Here's what parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

Informa Pharma Intelligence Warns Flu Vaccine May Fail to Reach 40-60% Efficacy

10.15.2021 05:41 AM

UK facing a perfect storm of flu and COVID this coming winter, but mRNA technology holds the key to mitigating future outbreaks. As the UK moves into its colder months and people spend more time indoors, the prevalence of flu is likely to increase as per usual.

Depression During Pandemic: How Does Nostalgia Affect Our Happiness in This Time of Health Crisis?

10.15.2021 04:55 AM

The reputation of nostalgia nowadays is much more improved, considering how Swiss physician Johannes Hover concluded it as a cerebral illness of a specifically evil cause.

Pandemic Lockdown Affects Children’s Mental Health; New Study Shows More Playtime in Nature Means Less Behavioral Problems in Kids

10.15.2021 03:51 AM

Researchers recently found that the more time children are spending in nature, the easier they are dealing with the pandemic lockdown.

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