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Stressed, Exhausted: Frontline Workers Faced Big Mental Strain in Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- April 9, 2021
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Doctors, nurses and other frontline health workers in U.S. emergency departments have struggled with significant mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll reveals.
"As the nation moves into what many believe is a fourth wave of COVID, this study i...
Feeling Rundown? It Could Raise Your Odds for Severe COVID
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- March 23, 2021
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Groggy during the day? Feeling burned out at work? That could put you at increased risk for COVID-19 and more severe illness, a new study suggests.
"We found that lack of sleep at night, severe sleep problems and high level of burnout may be risk factors for COVID-19" f...
Try 'Microbreaks' for a Real Workday Boost
- Robert Preidt
- March 22, 2021
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If you're feeling tired at work, a "microbreak" could help restore your pep, a new study claims.
Microbreaks are short, unplanned timeouts that include activities such as having a snack, chatting with a workmate, stretching or doing a crossword puzzle, the researchers ex...
Some Long Haul COVID Patients Are Feeling Better After Vaccination
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2021
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For many, it's like emerging suddenly from a long, dark tunnel.
Some people who've been laid low for months by so-called "long haul" symptoms after a coronavirus infection say that within days of getting their COVID-19 vaccine, those symptoms nearly disappeared.
Sp...
'What's Wrong With Me?' Young COVID Survivors Battle Long-Haul Symptoms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2021
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It's been nearly a year since David Speal, 38, first fell ill with COVID-19, but a racing heartbeat remains a regular reminder of his brush with the new coronavirus.
Even the littlest thing -- not eating at the right time, not drinking enough water, too much exercise, a ...
A Third of COVID Survivors Have Long-Haul Symptoms, Even After Mild Cases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2021
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Many patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 could become "long haulers," suffering symptoms months after they clear their non-life-threatening infection, new research shows.
About 33% of COVID-19 patients who were never sick enough to require hospitalization continue to...
Why Your 2nd Dose of COVID Vaccine Is Likely to Feel Worse
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2021
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His second COVID-19 vaccine shot wiped Dr. Greg Poland out.
Poland, 65, said he suffered five hours of shaking chills, fever up to 101 degrees, severe headache, nausea, ringing in his ears and a sore arm after getting his booster dose of the Moderna vaccine.
"I've ...
Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Leave 'Long-Haul' Illness, Study Shows
- Amy Norton
- January 11, 2021
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Even people with mild cases of COVID-19 may commonly feel run down and unwell months later, a new study suggests.
The study, of patients at one Irish medical center, found that 62% said they had not returned to "full health" when they had a follow-up appointment a few mo...
Six Months Later, Most Wuhan COVID Survivors Still Have Health Issues
- Ernie Mundell
- January 11, 2021
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Concerns about "long-haul" symptoms in COVID-19 survivors may be reignited by a new study: It finds that 3 out of 4 patients from Wuhan, China -- where the pandemic originated -- were still suffering at least one lingering health problem six months later.
The study from ...
For Cancer Patients, Holiday Season Can Be a Stressful Time
- December 12, 2020
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The holiday season can be difficult for people with cancer, especially with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
As they undergo treatment and cope with symptoms and side effects, they may struggle to get any pleasure from the season, according to the Rut...
Are Statin Side Effects 'All in Your Head'?
- Alan Mozes
- November 19, 2020
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Most of the side effects commonly blamed on cholesterol-lowering statins may actually be the product of patients' imaginations, new British research claims.
The finding follows a study of 60 patients who had been taking statins but stopped because of reported muscle ache...
Most Survivors of Severe COVID-19 Report Symptoms Many Weeks After 'Recovery'
- E.J. Mundell
- July 10, 2020
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Even a month after hospital discharge and "recovery," a majority of patients who had survived severe COVID-19 were still dealing with fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms, Italian research shows.
The study tracked outcomes for 143 hospitalized patients tre...
Started Early, Drug Combo Eases Fatigue of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study
- Robert Preidt
- June 26, 2020
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Early and intensive treatment with methotrexate and prednisone can ease fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study.
RA causes chronically inflamed joints and that inflammation can lead to severe fatigue that isn't relieved by resting, ...
How Do Your Work Relationships Affect Burnout?
- Robert Preidt
- March 18, 2020
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Being recognized for your efforts at work could reduce your risk of burnout, new research suggests.
Emotional exhaustion, decreased productivity and depersonalization (loss of identity) are characteristics of burnout, a widespread problem that takes a significant tol...
Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Lung Disease Many Don't Recognize
- Robert Preidt
- March 2, 2020
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More than 200,000 people in the United States have pulmonary fibrosis, but more than eight in 10 Americans don't know the symptoms of the lung disease, a new survey finds.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive disease that causes scarring of the lungs. Symptoms include...
Domestic Abuse Can Leave Legacy of Poor Health
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2019
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Women with a history of domestic abuse are more likely to develop chronic conditions that cause pain and fatigue, a new study says.
British researchers examined medical records of more than 18,500 women who had suffered domestic abuse between 1995 and 2017 and more t...
It's Not Just Menopause to Blame for Older Women's Flagging Sex Drive
- Serena Gordon
- November 20, 2019
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It's not uncommon for a woman's sex life to slow down with age, but hormones aren't the only reason she might not be in the mood, a new study suggests.
Postmenopausal issues, such as vaginal dryness or pain during sex, definitely put a damper on a woman's desire. B...
AHA News: Tiring Easily May Warn of Future Heart Trouble
- August 14, 2019
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Fatigue is universal, a feeling that becomes increasingly familiar as people get older. But when you fatigue too easily, it may not just be related to age but a reflection of your chance of having a stroke or heart attack in the near future.
A new study used a pair ...
Cuts in Trainee Doctor Hours Haven't Harmed Patients
- Robert Preidt
- July 11, 2019
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Cutting back on the grueling hours that U.S. medical residents spend in training doesn't translate into poorer care, new research shows.
When training hours were capped at 80 hours a week in 2003, some critics said it would harm medical residents' preparedness to pra...
Nearly 1 in 4 Home Care Aides Faces Verbal Abuse
- Serena Gordon
- June 12, 2019
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Being yelled at or insulted is never easy. But it's a situation faced by about one-quarter of U.S. home health care workers, a new study finds.
Certain environments, such as caring for someone with dementia or working in a very cramped space, were linked to a higher ...
Snoring Not Just a Male Problem
- Robert Preidt
- April 29, 2019
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New research shows that snoring is not the sole domain of men.
"We found that although no difference in snoring intensity was found between genders, women tend to underreport the fact that they snore and to underestimate the loudness of their snoring," said lead inve...
Half-Dose of Mountain Sickness Med Works as Well as Full Dose
- Robert Preidt
- March 14, 2019
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A lower dose of a medication to prevent acute mountain sickness is as effective as the standard, higher dose, a new study finds.
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) can cause headaches, gastrointestinal upset, fatigue, weakness, vertigo and sleep problems.
Many h...
Ebola Survivors Continue to Suffer Years After Recovery
- Robert Preidt
- March 14, 2019
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Many survivors of the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa have ongoing health problems, a new study finds.
More than 28,000 people were infected and more than 11,000 died in the outbreak.
Researchers compared 966 Ebola survivors from Liberia with 2,350 ...
Beware of Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Begins
- Robert Preidt
- March 8, 2019
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The switch to Daylight Saving Time can increase the risk of driver fatigue and crashes, but there are a number of ways to reduce the danger, an expert says.
"Any time change can exacerbate drowsiness because your internal clock has not adjusted to the time change. T...
Hot Cocoa May Ease the Fatigue of MS
- Robert Preidt
- March 5, 2019
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Fatigue can plague many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). But a small new study suggests a soothing cup of hot cocoa may bring some relief.
Like dark chocolate, cocoa is rich in flavonoids, which are abundant in fruit and vegetables and have been linked with anti...
Acupressure Is Good Medicine for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Maureen Salamon
- January 24, 2019
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Breast cancer survivors struggling with common, lasting symptoms stemming from their treatments may find relief in self-applied acupressure, new research suggests.
For survivors with fatigue, self-acupressure improved related issues such as chronic pain, anxiety, de...