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FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — For kids with asthma, more time spent at home and donning masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be providing a reprieve from emergency symptoms, new research shows. Boston Children’s Hospital’s emergency department (ED) observed a steep decline in asthma-related emergency visits last spring. That coincided with a surge of […]

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — Young women who regularly visit tanning salons may have an increased risk of developing endometriosis, a new study suggests. Researchers said the findings, from a large study of U.S. women, don’t prove that tanning beds help cause the painful pelvic condition. But, they noted, the study might give women more […]

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — A sleeping bag attached to a vacuum cleaner might not sound like the stuff giant leaps are made of. But researchers using just that have taken at least a small step toward solving a serious problem for space travelers. The problem is the way blood behaves […]

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — Sudden, epilepsy-related death is more common than thought in infants and children, a new study suggests. It also found that Black and multiracial youngsters are at higher risk for what’s known as sudden unexpected death in…

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — Depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are more common in children and teens with epilepsy than previously known, and they should be screened for such problems, researchers report. They assessed 119 children and teens, aged 9 to18, with epilepsy. None had been diagnosed with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts (suicidality). The […]

Below are newsworthy items compiled by HealthDay staff.   Baby Girl Born From Embryo Frozen for 27 Years A baby girl born in Tennessee from a 27-year frozen embryo broke the record for the longest-frozen embryo to result in a live birth, which was held by her older sister, Emma. Molly Gibson was 6 pounds, […]

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — Could a genuine smile be the key to getting a less-painful vaccination? Researchers from University of California, Irvine, say yes. That genuine smile, which brings up the corners of the mouth and creates crow’s feet around the eyes, can reduce the pain of a needle injection by up to 40%, […]

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 – President-elect Joseph Biden said Thursday that on his first day in office he would ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days, and that Dr. Anthony Fauci will play a pivotal role in his administration’s fight to curb the spread of coronavirus. “On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going […]

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — People diagnosed with cancer often have many concerns, including “financial toxicity,” the hardship and stress associated with the cost of treatment. New research found that for men with early-stage prostate cancer, choices about initial treatments can be a source of stress. And the cost is a big reason why. “Cost […]

FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — Couples going through a divorce may see their mental well-being deteriorate — especially if they are having angry exchanges and other conflicts, a new study shows. The findings are no surprise, experts said. But the study appears to be the first to capture how married people fare in the midst […]