Six in ten older teenagers could have an eating disorder – and the rate among younger teens nearly doubles in the last five years, NHS study reveals NHS figures show 55.8 per cent of 11 to 16-year-olds suffered from shutdowns But 70 per cent faced mental health problems for those aged 17 to 23 years… Read More »
Children from ethnic and racial minorities, those with underlying health conditions and those between the ages of 18 and 20 are more likely to die, a CDC-led research team wrote in a study published Tuesday in the agency’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report also showed just how unusual it is for children and… Read More »
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 — Is it possible to become addicted to gaming on the internet? Yes, warns new research that discovered when young people get too hooked it may trigger sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety and, in some cases, even suicidal thoughts. Phone interviews conducted among nearly 3,000 American college… Read More »
FRIDAY, July 2, 2021 — Wearing a mask while you exercise may be uncomfortable, but a new study should reassure gym-goers that it poses no actual health risks. “What we found was, that it is safe to run at peak exercise in both an N95 mask and a cloth face mask,” said researcher Dr. Matthew… Read More »
A study published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research found that patients using at-home monitoring systems for blood glucose and blood pressure levels received almost twice as many “nursing activities” as patients who received usual care. In other words, relying on telehealth to manage Type 2 diabetes and hypertension could heighten nurse workloads. At… Read More »