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26 Oct
Childhood Trauma Raises Odds for Adult Headaches
- Cara Murez and Diane Moy HealthDay Reporters
- October 26, 2023
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Children who live through trauma may be prone to having headaches as an adult.
New research found an association between headache disorders and traumatic events in childhood, such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction.
"Traumatic events in childhood can have s...
26 Oct
Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2023
- Full Page
More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey.
The Commonwealth Fund survey queried more than 7,800 individuals aged 19 and up between April and July.
The s...
17 Oct
Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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"Trigger warnings" are now widely accepted as away to help people avoid harm from disturbing content. Trouble is, they just don't work, according to new research.
Trigger warnings seem like an obvious good: They alert people that a book, video or other media wil...
05 Sep
Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman's Adult Sex Life, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2023
- Full Page
A stressful or traumatic childhood experience -- anything from parents divorcing to a sibling's drug problem -- may have long-term effects on a woman's sexual health.
These adverse childhood experiences may be linked to sexual inactivity and dysfunction in women later in...
12 Jul
As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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Pickleball is a hot trend and it's getting folks exercising who haven't been so active in a long time.
It's also racking up injuries -- both overuse type and acute traumas -- often in those aged 50 and up.
A new poll suggests these players are forgoing care when th...
23 May
PTSD, Other Mental Health Ills Haunt Gunshot Survivors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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For people who survive gunshot wounds, the trauma may leave mental scars that worsen with time, a new study finds.
Among 87 adults treated for gun injuries at a Wisconsin trauma center, many had worsening symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression s...
17 Oct
Even Without Symptoms, COVID Infection Raises Risks for Trauma Patients
- Cara Murez
- October 17, 2022
- Full Page
Having COVID-19 could cause further trouble for patients being treated for physical trauma -- even if they have no symptoms of the virus.
Researchers studying cases of trauma patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and those who were negative found those with the viru...
19 Jul
Paintball Guns Are Being Used to Harm - And Blinding Victims
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2022
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When a paintball bursts out of a CO2-powered gun, it can travel nearly 300 feet per second.
Pointed in the direction of a face, that paintball - meant to be used in certain jobs or for entertainment while wearing protective gear - can cause devastating
27 Apr
Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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Witnessing violence between your parents is traumatic when it happens, but a new study finds that trauma can raise your risk of depression and other mental health problems.
The study inc...
01 Apr
U.S. Surgeons' Group Is Working to Save Trauma Victims in Ukraine
- Alan Mozes
- April 1, 2022
- Full Page
Images of Ukrainians being carried on stretchers from bombed-out buildings, wounded and bleeding, are heartbreaking, but one American surgeons' group is doing its part to help teach the war-torn country's citizens how to halt
15 Nov
Trauma in Childhood Can Harm Health for a Lifetime: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 15, 2021
- Full Page
As if suffering through a childhood trauma weren't enough, new research suggests it might raise the risk of poor mental and physical health later in life.
Researchers analyzed nearly 2,900 responses to the 2019 New Zealand Family Violence Survey and found that about 45% ...
23 Oct
The No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries: Carving the Pumpkin
- October 23, 2021
- Full Page
Your Jack-o'-Lantern may be more than scary -- it could be dangerous.
Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with Halloween, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Between October and November 2018 in the United States, 44% o...
08 Oct
Study Confirms Rise in Child Abuse During COVID Pandemic
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2021
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Physical abuse of school-aged kids tripled during the early months of the pandemic when widespread stay-at-home orders were in effect, a new study finds.
Exactly what triggered the surge is not fully understood, but other studies have also reported similar upticks in chi...
05 Oct
Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2021
- Full Page
Hoverboards, electric scooters and electric bikes are the transportation of choice for a growing number of Americans, but they're taking many straight to the emergency room.
Injuries associated with these so-called "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 an...
23 Sep
Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills
- Steven Reinberg
- September 23, 2021
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Kids who suffer abuse, neglect or household dysfunction are more likely to have neurological problems like stroke or headaches as adults, researchers report.
"Traumatic events in childhood have been linked in previous studies to a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, ...
22 Sep
Witnessing Abuse of a Sibling Can Traumatize a Child
- Steven Reinberg
- September 22, 2021
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Seeing a parent abuse a sibling can be as traumatizing as watching a parent hurt another parent, a new study finds.
And it can lead to depression, anxiety and anger, researchers say.
"When we hear about exposure to family violence, we usually think about someone be...
22 Sep
Sexual Assault Could Affect a Woman's Long-Term Brain Health
- Cara Murez
- September 22, 2021
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It's known that sexual assault affects a woman's physical and mental health. Now, researchers say these traumatic incidents may also harm her brain health.
A new study found that traumatic experiences, including sexual violence, may be linked to greater risk of dementia,...
25 Aug
One Activity Causes 4 Out of 5 Sports-Linked Spinal Injuries
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2021
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Football and other contact sports get a lot of attention for their injury hazards. But for most adults, bike riding is the biggest back-breaker, a new study suggests.
Of more than 12,000 sports-related spinal injuries among U.S. adults, researchers found that a full 81% ...
16 Aug
Why Losing Someone to Violence Can Be Especially Tough to Get Over
- August 16, 2021
- Full Page
It can take years for a survivor of a traumatic event to recover from the loss of a loved one, new research shows, but treating the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) early may help prevent what's called complicated grief.
"Grief is a normal response to th...
11 Aug
Barnacles Inspire a Better Way to Seal Off Wounds
- Robert Preidt
- August 11, 2021
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Barnacles may be the bane of ships, but they could point to new ways to quickly halt severe bleeding, researchers report.
Barnacles are small crustaceans that attach to rocks, ship hulls and even other animals, such as whales. Their ability to cling to surfaces that are ...