Health

Young children (less than 6 years old) and pets are in danger of consuming discarded cigarette butts and becoming ill.

BMJ

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, or 'long-haul' COVID-19, impacts multiple organs and body systems including the heart, skin, nervous system, and lungs.

Health

Most people who learned through genetic testing that they were at risk for developing a cardiovascular condition reported feelings of satisfaction after receiving the information. Remaining informed of these risks is usually a positive step for both practitioners and patients.

BMC Medical Genomics

Health

Suicides increased in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

Constantly looking down at a mobile device causes neck pain and possible muscle damage known as "text neck". This can be prevented and relieved by proper posture, holding devices at eye-level and stretching/strengthening exercises.

MOJ Yoga & Physical Therapy

US counties with higher income inequality have had more COVID-19 cases and deaths.

JAMA

Health

People with generalized anxiety disorder who practiced mindfulness meditation for eight weeks had less of a marker of inflammation and stress-related adrenocorticotropic hormone (but not the stress-related hormone cortisol).

Psychiatry Research

Treating COVID-19 patients with zinc, vitamin C, or both did not reduce symptom duration compared with standard care.

JAMA
KOAA

Health

Consuming even half a cup of coffee per day while pregnant can reduce the baby's weight.

JAMA

Short-term exposure to air pollution can disrupt heart rate, whether someone is awake or asleep, and this effect is more pronounced in obese people.

BMC Environmental Health