Tag Archives: Americans

Lots of Americans Lied to Others About COVID (Study)

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, greater than 40% of Americans have been untruthful about whether or not they had the virus or have been ignoring security precautions, a nationwide survey exhibits. The December survey of 1,700 individuals discovered 721 […]

Monkeypox Case Rates 5 Times Higher in Black Americans

Oct. 7, 2022 — Monkeypox instances within the U.S. disproportionately have an effect on Black Americans, with charges 5 instances increased than amongst white friends, based on a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders even have considerably increased charges of reported monkeypox instances. “Disparities in cases persist […]

Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain (Poll)

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aching joints are frequent for folks over 50, nevertheless it’s nonetheless necessary to speak to a physician about it reasonably than endlessly self-medicating, consultants say. Now, a brand new ballot from the University of Michigan breaks down joint ache, its impression on […]

LSD Is Making a Comeback Among Young Americans

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you assume hallucinogens like LSD are a factor of the previous, assume once more. New analysis estimates that using mind-altering LSD rose from lower than 1% in 2002 to 4% in 2019 amongst individuals aged 18 to 25. And, total, 5.5 million […]

9 in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private

By Sydney Murphy HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 9 in 10 Americans consider that medical privateness is a proper and their well being information should not be on the market, a brand new survey from the American Medical Association exhibits. The survey unearthed considerations about information privateness protections […]

Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even although Black individuals could also be extra prone to dwell close to a hospital with an authorized stroke heart, those that want the specialty care are nonetheless extra prone to obtain it at a hospital with fewer assets. And this will […]

Nearly 3 in 10 Americans Have Insomnia: Survey

June 24, 2022 – Hours go by with you tossing and turning, with no hope of escape into comfortable, restful sleep. Or worse, you’re exhausted with no likelihood of dozing off earlier than the dreaded morning alarm. If this isn’t you, it could be somebody very near you, counsel the outcomes of a brand new […]

Life Span of Native Americans Fell by Almost 5 Years During Pandemic

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In one more signal that the pandemic has exacerbated disparities in well being care, researchers report that the life expectancy of Native Americans plummeted by almost 5 years as the brand new coronavirus raged throughout the nation. The loss in longevity […]

Americans Think They Eat Healthier Than They Really Do

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many folks assume they make wholesome meals decisions, however they might be viewing their eating regimen by means of rose-colored glasses. That’s the principle discovering of a brand new examine that aimed to determine disconnects between how healthfully Americans assume they eat and […]

Many Americans Have Knowledge Gaps About Their Own Health: Survey

June 13, 2022 — Only a few third of the adults who responded to a latest WebMD survey mentioned that they know loads about their household’s well being historical past, whereas greater than 1 / 4 admitted to figuring out little or none of it. Slightly extra respondents (37%) mentioned that they know a few […]