The risk of hearing loss at some point in your lifetime increases with the number of cigarettes smoked. The risk of hearing loss decreases each year after quitting. The American Journal of Medicine Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 11
People older than 65 with COVID-19 who presented to the emergency department with symptoms of delirium such as confusion, agitation, and inattentiveness often did not have typical symptoms such as fever or shortness of breath. JAMA Network Open Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 12
In Austria and Germany, calls to mental health hotlines increased during severe COVID-19 governmental restrictions. Social Science & Medicine Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 15
The majority of COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China had at least one chronic symptom six months after infection, with the most common being fatigue or muscle weakness (63%), sleep difficulty (26%), decreased pulmonary function (22-56%), or decreased kidney function (35%). The Lancet Health Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 95
Effectiveness of non-medical masks against SARS-CoV-2 varies, though is often as good or better than surgical masks, and can be improved with modifications (nose bridges, ear loops, and filters or nylon hosiery sleeves). JAMA Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 76
ICU patients with severe COVID-19 infections had worse outcomes than ICU patients with influenza, including increased risk of longer mechanical ventilation and greater risk for hospital mortality. Annals of the American Thoracic Society Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 208
When exposed to furry pets during pregnancy and after birth, babies aged 3-4 months have more good gut bacteria that have been correlated with a lower risk of allergies and obesity. Microbiome Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 186
Using a transgender youth's chosen name rather than their birth name can help affirm their gender identity and reduce the risk of depression and suicidal behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health Happiness Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 357
Stress due to high demands and low control at work is associated with increased death risk in men with pre-existing cardiovascular disease or diabetes. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Health Productivity Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 301
ADHD symptoms worsened in Chinese children (aged 6-15) during the COVID-19 outbreak. Asian Journal of Psychiatry Education Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 329