(HealthDay)—People with chronic lung disease may worry about being able to breathe freely with face masks, but they should wear the coverings if possible, four leading medical groups say. “Individuals with normal lungs and even many individuals with underlying chronic…
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Wake Up & Find Inner Peace with Idris Elba, Nicole Kidman & More on HBO Max's New Show
It’s not news that we’re a stressed out group of people. Add in a global pandemic, political upheaval and all the other emotional and mental curve balls we’ve been thrown and we can all use a bit more mental health…
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Supporting children with developmental disorders during COVID-19
Departure from routine can be especially hard for children with developmental disorders, and the changes to daily life wrought by the pandemic pose an extra challenge for them and for their families. Yale’s Dr. Fred Volkmar, a leading authority on…
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Adults with obesity more likely to develop H1N1 influenza
Adults with obesity are more susceptible to influenza A/H1N1pdm—the swine flu virus, according to a new study that did not, however, find a similar association with the seasonal flu. The results could be relevant in understanding the mechanisms by which…
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Meet the women tackling lockdown anxiety with magic mushrooms and microdosing
‘It’s been a total godsend to me during this time, I actually don’t think I could have coped without it,’ says Marina*. Lockdown has seen many of us turn to crutches – alcohol, cigarettes or junk food – but for…
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Researchers find fans of apocalyptic movies may be coping with pandemic better
A small team of researchers from the University of Chicago, Pennsylvania State University, and Aarhus University has found that people who are exposed to end-of-the-world movies may be more resilient when dealing with the real-life ongoing pandemic. They have written…
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Experts: Don’t get lax with the mask
Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we learn, work and socialize. Now, as nearly all of Pennsylvania is in the green phase of reopening, it is essential for people to remain vigilant by continuing to wear face…
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French virus tracing app flops with only 14 alerts
France’s much-heralded new phone app for tracking coronavirus cases has only alerted 14 people that they were at risk of infection since its launch three weeks ago, the digital affairs minister said Tuesday. The StopCovid app keeps track of users…
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Study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts quality of life in patients with cancer
Patients with cancer face a serious dilemma during the COVID-19 pandemic, as staying at home could increase their risk of cancer progression, while visiting the hospital for treatment could increase their risk of becoming infected with the virus that causes…
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Bouillon fortified with a new iron compound could help reduce iron deficiency
Iron fortification of food is a cost-effective method of preventing iron deficiency. But finding iron compounds that are easily absorbed by the intestine without compromising food quality is a major challenge. Now, studies from Chalmers University of Technology, ETH Zurich…
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