June 21, 2019 – The Health News Center

Day: June 21, 2019

Please don’t touch my hair: Girl, 7, reads…

UncategorizedJune 21, 2020

Black Lives Matter protests have flared up across the world. Black Lives Matter protesters in the city of Cheltenham, United Kingdom, were blown away by a seven-year-old protester and speaker at the rally.Nylah, who was…

Cop allegedly kills girlfriend during argument, shoots himself…

UncategorizedJune 21, 2020

A Northern Cape police officer allegedly shot his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. A Northern Cape police officer is in hospital under police guard after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend before…

Reconciliation as we knew it is overworked

UncategorizedJune 21, 2019

2019-06-21 06:00 Reconciliation as we knew it then (mid-nineties) is overworked. The challenge now remains – how do opposing groups dialogue and overcome the structural divides, writes Leon Wessels. "I am tired of listening to…

Harvard Health Blog

Making telemedicine more inclusive July 3, 2020
As coronavirus cases multiplied, many medical offices and clinics shifted to seeing patient virtually through telemedicine. While its value quickly became obvious, virtual visits are not optimal for everyone who needs health care. Awareness of limitations can help care providers improve access to their services. The post Making telemedicine more inclusive appeared first on Harvard […]
Meera Sunder, MBBS, MRCOG
What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage? July 2, 2020
With the increased stress caused by the the COVID-19 pandemic, prescriptions for medications to treat mental illnesses have increased, leading to potential shortages of certain psychiatric medications. This means that some people might need to discuss their options with their prescribing clinician. The post What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage? appeared first […]
Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH
Protesting in the time of COVID-19 July 1, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and has worsened in some parts of the country, the rate of infection among those involved in recent protests has been low, because the events were outside and participants generally followed guidelines for wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The post Protesting in the time of COVID-19 appeared first on […]
Monique Tello, MD, MPH
Marijuana may be risky for your heart July 1, 2020
Growing numbers of Americans are using some form of marijuana, including edibles and other products. But evidence is emerging that it can be harmful to the heart: it can cause a faster heartbeat and a rise in blood pressure, and chemicals in it can affect medications used to treat heart disease. The post Marijuana may […]
Julie Corliss
How to help your young child cope with the pandemic June 30, 2020
It's easy to think that the COVID-19 pandemic has not changed life much for younger children, but it has, and they certainly notice their parents' or caregivers' behavior. There are no easy solutions, but there are definitely things parents can do to help their children understand what's happening, and cope. The post How to help […]
Claire McCarthy, MD
Can controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of dementia? June 29, 2020
An analysis of multiple studies looking at the relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive health –– abilities like thinking, memory, and attention –– found that older people who lower high blood pressure are slightly less likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia. The post Can controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of […]
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Brain plasticity in drug addiction: Burden and benefit June 26, 2020
The brain's neuroplasticity — its ability to adapt and change — makes it possible for us to learn new skills and solve complex problems, but it also makes some people more vulnerable to the consequences of substance use disorders. This same ability also makes it possible for a person to make cognitive modifications in order […]
Maria Mavrikaki, PhD
How risky is a hug right now? June 25, 2020
Even as we are moving toward re-establishing some normal activities, and as much as we might want to, it still feels risky to hug another person. Is there a way to do this safely? Is it worth the risk? The post How risky is a hug right now? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Steve Calechman
Autoimmune lung disease: Early recognition and treatment helps June 24, 2020
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body generates an immune response against itself. Some people with rheumatic or autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, develop an autoimmune lung disease. Marked by lung inflammation and possible scarring, it's easier to treat if detected early. The post Autoimmune lung disease: Early recognition and treatment helps appeared […]
Paul F. Dellaripa, MD
Daily decisions about risk: What to do when there’s no right answer June 23, 2020
With COVID-19 cases still rising in many places, all of us must make daily decisions involving personal risk. But often, there's no single right answer that applies to everyone. Here's how to make sensible decisions around many different activities. The post Daily decisions about risk: What to do when there’s no right answer appeared first […]
Robert H. Shmerling, MD

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