How You Can Help Prevent Suicide During the COVID-19 Pandemic - 2020-09-26
"Challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic may increase the risk of suicide, so it's crucial to know the warning signs, a mental health expert says." More

Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Odds for Severe COVID - 2020-09-25
"Low blood levels of vitamin D might heighten people's odds for severe or even fatal COVID-19, new research shows." More

Breast Cancer Treatment Comes Later, Lasts Longer for Black Women - 2020-09-25
"Among breast cancer patients in the United States, Black women are more likely to start treatment later and to have a longer treatment period than white women, new research shows." More

Kids Much Less Prone to Coronavirus Infection Than Adults: Study - 2020-09-25
"Combined data from 32 studies from around the world suggest that children under the age of 10 are much less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2 compared with adults, given the same daily contacts." More

Immune System Clues to Why COVID Is Easier on Kids - 2020-09-25
"Kids and adults have different immune system responses to infection with the new coronavirus, which may help explain why severe COVID-19 is more common in adults, researchers report." More

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Top 7 Million - 2020-09-25
"The U.S. coronavirus death toll passed 7 million on Friday, with California the hardest hit state so far in a pandemic that has crippled the country for more than six months." More

Accuracy of COVID-19 Antibody Tests Varies Widely, Study Finds - 2020-09-24
"Wide variation exists in the accuracy of commercial testing kits that check for antibodies against the new coronavirus, researchers say." More

Hazardous Ingredients Make 'Smart Drug' Supplements a Not-So-Smart Buy - 2020-09-24
"A new study warns that you should seriously reconsider taking any over-the-counter supplement that promises a powerful brain boost." More

America's COVID Pandemic Is Now Skewing Younger - 2020-09-24
"Young adults in their 20s now account for more cases of COVID-19 than any other age group, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention." More

Even If Hips, Legs Slim Down, Belly Fat Remains a Health Danger - 2020-09-24
"Gaining weight around your mid-section may be the makings of much more than a wardrobe crisis: It may also signal the start of a serious health crisis." More

FDA Warns of Danger From 'Benadryl Challenge,' Asks TikTok to Remove Videos - 2020-09-24
"Parents and other caregivers need to be more aware of the potentially lethal "Benadryl Challenge" circulating on social media, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday." More

After COVID-19 Exposure, When Can Young Athletes Resume Play? - 2020-09-24
"Young athletes who've had moderate COVID-19 symptoms should be symptom-free for 14 days and get their doctor's OK before returning to practices or games, according to a leading group of U.S. pediatricians." More

Kids Who Need Steroids Face Risk of Diabetes, Other Ills - 2020-09-24
"Children who need to take oral steroids for chronic or life-threatening conditions can experience serious side effects, according to new research." More

Americans Are Cutting Back on Sugary Drinks - 2020-09-24
"Drinking lots of sugary beverages can wreak havoc on your health, but new research finds more Americans are turning away from those high-calorie drinks." More

FDA Adds Abuse Warning to Labels for Xanax, Valium - 2020-09-24
"Reacting to an upsurge in abuse of benzodiazepine sedatives such as Valium, Xanax and Ativan, U.S. officials on Wednesday added a "Boxed Warning" to the drugs' labels, cautioning about the danger." More