Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the risk for significant mental health problems such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder compared to the general population, according to a recently published study by researchers from Syracuse University. The study also…
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People with dementia face four times the risk of dying of COVID-19
People with dementia are TWICE as likely to catch COVID-19 and more than FOUR times more likely to die from the virus, new US study of 62 million people finds Case Western University researchers analyzed millions of electronic health records…
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Youth using e-cigarettes three times as likely to become daily cigarette smokers
An analysis of a large nationally representative longitudinal study by University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science report that starting tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, before the age of 18 is a major…
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Men with COVID-19 three times more likely to need intensive care: study
Men infected with COVID-19 are three times more likely to require intensive care than women and are at significantly higher risk of dying from the virus, scientists said Wednesday. Researchers analyzed over three million confirmed coronavirus cases from 46 countries…
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Children face extensive wait times for costly private mental health support
Parents are facing extensive wait times and substantial out-of-pocket costs when seeking private mental health support for their children, according to a new study. The research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the Journal of…
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Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times
The uncertainties surrounding parents right now can feel unmooring. Questions arise, like “Will my child be able to return to school? Are they becoming socially isolated? How will this impact their future?” Michael Nakkula, chair of the Human Development and…
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Woman's heart has stopped and been restarted eight times in three years
In August 2017, Amy Metters went numb from the waist down and went to hospital. There, she suffered her first cardiac arrest. Since then, her heart has stopped and been restarted a further seven times – and doctors have no…
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Women who drink coffee three times a day have less body fat
How all those coffees help to keep the weight off: Women who get a caffeine fix two or three times a day have less body fat than those who drink none Coffee may contain anti-obesity compounds that can cause body…
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How family stories help children weather hard times
In times of great stress, stories sustain us, says Robyn Fivush, director of the Family Narratives Lab in Emory’s Department of Psychology. Family reminiscing is especially important, says Fivush, who is also director of Emory’s Institute for the Liberal Arts….
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Demi Lovato Says She Was Exercising Up To 3 Times A Day Before Her Drug Overdose
Demi Lovato told Ashley Graham during a podcast interview that she believes her drug relapse was influenced by her eating disorder. She says she began over-exercising during the period prior to her overdose. Demi says she was working out as…
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