Daily MedNews - January 2021

January 1, 2021

• 5 Tips to Help Quit Smoking in 2021
• How to Sleep Better in 2021

January 2, 2021

• Tips for Making 2021 a Healthier Year

January 3, 2021

• Ready to Resume Sports?  Health Tips for Getting Back in the Game

January 4, 2021

• As Lockdowns Keep Pregnant Women From Exercise, Depression Rates Rise: Study
• Heart Risk Factors May Be Especially Unhealthy in People With Psoriasis
• Police Use of Neck Restraint Never Medically Appropriate, Neurologists Say
• Even 'Light' Smoking Can Quickly Become Addictive
• High Blood Pressure While Pregnant Linked to Poorer Memory Years Later
• As U.S. COVID Vaccine Campaign Struggles, Scientists Weigh Ways to Speed Uptake
• Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2021
• AHA News: To Battle Food Inequity, a Nonprofit Helps Neighbors Eat Healthy
• Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study
• Smoking Plus Vaping Just as Deadly as Smoking on Its Own: Study
• Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating

January 5, 2021

• What If NYC's Cleaner Pandemic-Era Air Continued?
• On Waitlist for Liver Transplants, Women Die More Often Than Men
• Health Care After COVID: The Rise of Telemedicine
• Brain May Age Faster After Spinal Cord Injury
• Global Warming May Be Triggering Toxic Algae Blooms Along U.S. West Coast
• Allergists Offer Reassurance on COVID-19 Vaccines' Safety
• Top FDA Officials Say Two Full Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines a Must
• 5-Step 'Healthy Living' Plan May Ease Chronic Heartburn
• Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2021
• AHA News: Teen's Scars Tell a Story of Her Frightening First 2 Years
• Study Finds No Benefit From Supplemental Oxygen During Labor
• Could Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Be a Lifesaver Against Severe COVID-19?
• Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues
• Almost 47 Million Americans Already Infected With Coronavirus by Nov. 15: Study

January 6, 2021

• Some Americans Can't Access Telemedicine, Study Shows
• Got Wanderlust? Travel Makes Folks Happier, Study Shows
• Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2021
• Your 'To-Do' List as You Await a COVID Vaccine
• Survey Shows Mental Woes Spiked in U.S. Pandemic's First Months
• New Clues to How Cancers Originate in the Brain
• U.S. COVID Hospitalizations Reach Record High as California Hospitals Run Out of Oxygen
• Vaccine Rollout Could Have Americans Back to Normalcy by Summer, Expert Says
• AHA News: Pandemic Pods Offer Social Relief, But There Are Risks
• Pediatricians' Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures
• Red Cross Issues Call for More Blood Plasma to Treat COVID Patients
• Moves, Evictions Often Trigger Harmful Breaks in Health Care: Study
• Allergic Reactions to COVID Vaccines Are Rare, Resolved on Site: CDC
• Women May Transmit Cancer to Infants in Childbirth, Reports Suggest

January 7, 2021

• Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2021
• More Infectious COVID Variant Likely Widespread in the U.S., Experts Say
• Cold Weather Exercise Could Burn More Fat
• Hope Can Save People From Making Bad Choices: Study
• 1 in 4 Doctors Harassed Online, Study Finds
• Death Risk Nearly Doubles When COVID Strikes People With Heart Failure
• When Soda Tax Repealed, Soda Sales Rebound: Study
• Can 2 Nutrients Lower Your Risk for Parkinson's?
• COVID Survivors' Plasma Might Prevent Worsening Illness in Older Patients: Study
• Is Self-Control the Key to a Long, Healthy Life?
• AHA News: Dr. Dre Recovering From a Brain Aneurysm. What Is That?
• AHA News: Sleep Disorders Plague Stroke Survivors – and Put Them at Risk
• Certain Antibiotics Linked With Upped Risk for Deadly Aortic Aneurysms
• Genes Help Explain Role of Race in Prostate Cancer Risk
• Can You Find True, Lasting Love on Tinder? Study Finds It's Possible

January 8, 2021

• 'Pandemic Fatigue' Setting in? Here's How to Stay Safe and Strong
• Could High Pollen Levels Trigger Pelvic Pain?
• Mediterranean Diet Could Help Stop Prostate Cancer's Spread
• Coping With Anxiety, Fear During a Rocky Presidential Transition
• Gym Closed? You Don't Need Exercise Equipment to Stay Fit, Study Shows
• AHA News: Trendy Microgreens Offer Flavor You Can Grow at Home
• Health Highlights: Jan. 8, 2021
• Record Number of COVID Cases, Deaths Reported in U.S.
• Get Fit in Middle Age to Boost Your Aging Brain
• Facebook Posts Big Drivers in Vaccine Resistance, Study Finds
• Black Patients at Higher Risk When Type 1 Diabetes and COVID Combine
• Biden Says He Will Release All Vaccine Doses After Taking Office

January 9, 2021

• Allergists' Group Offers Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines

January 10, 2021

• New Year, New Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy

January 11, 2021

• Health Officials Work to Speed Up U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
• For Many Cancer Patients, Diagnosis Brings Psychological 'Silver Lining'
• Cancer Diagnosis Might Be Wrong for Many English Bulldogs
• Common Blood Pressure Meds Won't Up Risks for COVID Patients: Study
• Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2020
• Six Months Later, Most Wuhan COVID-19 Survivors Still Have Health Issues
• AHA News: The Unity Council Helps Keep Roofs Over Residents' Heads
• Even Mild Cases of COVID-19 Can Leave 'Long-Haul' Illness, Study Shows
• Plant-Based Diet Brings Better 'Microbiome,' Healthier Life
• Answering Your Questions on the New COVID-19 Vaccines
• Youth Vaping Triples Odds for Adult Smoking
• Calorie-Burning 'Brown Fat' Could Help Keep You Healthy, Even if You're Obese
• Weight Training Benefits Older Women, Men Equally, Study Shows

January 12, 2021

• Do Gut Microbes Play a Role in Anorexia?
• Health Highlights: Jan. 12, 2021
• Coffee Might Help Ward Off Prostate Cancer
• Research Reveals Why COVID-19 Pneumonia Is More Deadly
• Common Diabetes Meds Tied to Serious COVID-19 Complication
• Pandemic Is Tied to Big Rise in U.S. Heart Deaths
• Biden Gets Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
• Study Outlines Role of Oral Sex in Rare Throat, Mouth Cancers
• U.S. Cancer Death Rates Keep Falling: Report
• AHA News: Registries Could Offer Insight Into COVID-19's Impact on College Athletes' Hearts
• Crowdsourcing Raises Billions for Families Hit Hard by Medical Bills
• Pet Food Recall Expands After 70 Dogs Die From Mold Toxin
• Toxin in Undercooked Meat Shows Links to Rare Brain Tumors

January 13, 2021

• New Insights Into How COVID-19 Damages the Brain
• Pot Use Rises as Year Goes on: Study
• College Campuses Are COVID 'Superspreaders,' Study Finds
• Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2021
• Arguing Taxes the Brain Much More Than Agreement, Scans Show
• COVID Daily Death Toll Sets New U.S. Record, Soars Past 4,400
• Stuck at Home, Suffering With COVID? Experts Offer Guidance on Care
• 'Awareness' Under C-Section Anesthesia May Be Less Rare Than Thought
• AHA News: Is It OK to Exercise When You're Sick?
• Pot Might Impair a Woman's Fertility: Study
• What Shoes Work Best With Arthritic Knees?
• People's 'Microbiomes' Might Influence COVID-19 Severity: Study
• Lockdowns' Benefits for Air Quality Weren't as Big as Thought: Study
• Aphasia Affects Brain Similar to Alzheimer's, But Without Memory Loss
• Johnson & Johnson's One-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Promising in Early Trial

January 14, 2021

• Climate Change Is Spurring Malnutrition in Kids Worldwide
• Smoking Raises Risk for Deadly 'Bleeding Strokes'
• Even 1 Drink a Day May Raise Your Odds for A-Fib
• More Breast Cancer Survivors Opting to 'Go Flat' After Mastectomy
• First Computer Model of Entire COVID Virus Will Aid Research
• Stopping Common Heart Meds Could Be Risky for Kidney Patients
• Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2021
• U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout Nears 1 Million Doses Per Day
• Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring
• AHA News: Baby Born With Heart Defect Faces More Challenges After Stroke
• Cancer Screening Fell Sharply Early in Pandemic, But Has Rebounded
• Many Americans Don't See Links Between Racism,  Health Outcomes: Poll
• 'Mindfulness' on Your Mind? It Has Limits, Review Finds
• What Will COVID-19 Look Like Years From Now?
• I've Already Had COVID-19, Do I Need the Vaccine?
• Time to Angioplasty Is Crucial for Better Heart Attack Outcomes
• Members of Biden's Pandemic Response Team Optimistic About Vaccine Rollout

January 15, 2021

• Shorter COVID Quarantine for College Athletes a Good Idea, Study Finds
• Fresh Embryos Beat Frozen for IVF: Study
• Science Reveals Top Marathon Runners' Secrets
• Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus 'Rescue' Plan
• Pharmacy Chains Ready to Supply COVID-19 Vaccines to Americans
• 3 Steps Could Nearly Eliminate COVID Infections on College Campuses: Study
• Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2021
• Program Helps Low-Income Women Get Needed Mammograms
• What Happened to the Flu This Year?
• Should Your Child Get a COVID-19 Test?
• COVID Pandemic Shortened U.S. Life Expectancy by More Than a Year
• AHA News: What Heart and Stroke Patients Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
• New Hope Against Diseases Marked by Progressive Scarring of Lung Tissue

January 16, 2021

• Biden Outlines 'Bold' National Vaccine Effort

January 17, 2021

• Vision Problems? Here's a Guide to Which Specialist Is Right for You

January 18, 2021

• During Lockdowns, Women Took on Most of Burden of Child Care
• As More Legal Pot Dispensaries Open, More Young Adults Start Using
• Estrogen Taken During Gender-Affirming Surgeries Won't Raise Blood Clot Risk: Study
• Kids' ER Visits for Injuries Rose During Lockdown, While Non-Injury Cases Fell

January 19, 2021

• How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm
• Health Care After COVID-19: Racial Disparities Laid Bare
• Health Highlights: Jan. 19, 2021
• If a Nursing Home Resident Gets a COVID-19 Shot, Can Their Families Visit Them Now?
• Do You Socially Distance? Your Income Might Matter
• Doorway Study Reveals How Anorexia Changes 'Body Awareness'
• Biden to Honor Those Lost to Coronavirus With Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial
• Many Parents Support 'Teens Helping Teens' Mental Health Programs at Schools: Poll
• AHA News: This Energetic 8-Year-Old Boy Was Born With a Serious Heart Defect
• Nasal Spray COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise in Animal Trials
• A Promising New Therapy Against OCD?
• The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism
• Promising Steps Toward Retinal Cell Transplants to Fight Blindness
• Fried Food a Big Factor in Heart Disease, Stroke
• Strict Low-Carb Diets Could Push Type 2 Diabetes Into Remission, But Effect Fades
• Fewer U.S. Cancer Patients Are Dying From Suicide, Study Finds

January 20, 2021

• Alcohol Plays Role in U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths: Report
• Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2021
• Are Pricey Air Ambulance Rides Really Saving More Lives?
• Pot Use Ups Odds for Suicide in Young People With Bipolar Disorder
• Toddler Tantrums? Pediatricians Offer Tips to Curb Bad Behavior
• Stressed Out By the News? Here's Tips to Help Cope
• Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Good Night's Sleep Will Help
• America Sees COVID-19 Deaths Top 400,000, While New Variants Worry Scientists
• Dental Practices Rebound as U.S. Dentists Look Forward to COVID-19 Vaccine
• AHA News: COVID-19 Registries Offer Lessons Beyond the Coronavirus
• Tips for Parents of Kids With Diabetes
• COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth
• Now That Psychiatric Care Has Gone Online, Many Patients Want It to Stay There
• When ICUs Near Capacity, COVID-19 Patients' Risk for Death Nearly Doubles
• Two-Drug Combo May Help Fight Meth Addiction

January 21, 2021

• Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Flops as COVID-19 Treatment
• Kids Highly Likely to Transmit Coronavirus to Others: Study
• Premature Menopause May Bring Tougher Symptoms for Women
• Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
• Another Reason Why Cats Go Wild for Catnip
• Biden COVID Advisor Says Poor Preparation, Changing Virus Could Slow Vaccine Effort
• Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2021
• More Than 200,000 Americans Have Lupus
• Severe Allergic Reaction Extremely Rare With Pfizer COVID Vaccine: Study
• Diabetes Boosts Odds for Heart Trouble 10-fold in Younger Women
• Could Stem Cell Therapy Be a Breakthrough Against MS?
• AHA News: Keeping Your Brain Sharp Isn't About Working More Puzzles
• Will Vaccines Work Against the New Coronavirus Variants?
• Maybe Money Can Help Buy Happiness, After All

January 22, 2021

• Meth Overdose Deaths Are Surging in America, With Minorities Most at Risk
• You're More Likely to Maintain Social Distance If Your Friends Do: Study
• For Rising Number of People, Obesity Is a Literal Headache
• Biden Warns of 500,000 COVID Deaths by February
• Even When Cancer Is in Remission, Patients' Risks of Severe COVID Rise
• Immune System May 'Remember' Infections From Previous Coronaviruses
• Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2021
• Exercise Doesn't Boost Health If You Stay Obese, Study Finds
• Half of Americans Still Not Wearing Masks When Out in Public: Poll
• For Maximum Effectiveness, De-Stress and Get Healthy Before Your COVID-19 Shot
• AHA News: Anxiety Is Linked With Smoking – But How Is Still Hazy
• FDA Approves First Once-a-Month HIV Therapy, Cabenuva
• UK Prime Minister Says British COVID Variant May Be More Deadly

January 23, 2021

• Child Car Seat Safety Tip: Skip Puffy Winter Coats

January 24, 2021

• Men, Make Health Your Goal This Year

January 25, 2021

• How Smoking Could Help Spur Breast Cancer's Spread
• Daydreaming? Study Shows Where Your Brain Goes When You Do
• Anxiety, Depression and Drinking: An Unhealthy Combo During the Pandemic
• Frustrations Mount for U.S. Seniors Seeking Access to COVID Vaccines
• Women More Prone to Nighttime Cardiac Arrest Than Men
• Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2021
• Hand Sanitizer Is Harming Kids' Eyes, Often Seriously
• Study Casts Doubt on 'Early Warning' System for Kidney Patients
• Biden Will Ban Travelers From South Africa as New COVID Variants Spread
• AHA News: The Head Is Connected to the Heart – and Can Influence Health
• Therapeutic Vaccine Is Keeping Melanoma in Remission 4 Years On
• Strong Blood Thinners May Help COVID-19 Patients, But Degree of Illness Is Key
• AHA News: Hospice Candidate at 2, She's Now 13 and Thriving
• Daily Aspirin Can Lower Colon Cancer Risk, But Age Matters

January 26, 2021

• What's Killing Detainees at U.S. ICE Facilities?
• Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2021
• Treating Mom's Postpartum Depression Could Help Baby's Brain, Too
• Kids Aren't Scared by Medical Workers' PPE, Study Finds
• Midday Nap Could Leave You Smarter: Study
• How Dangerous Is Coronavirus to the Middle-Aged?
• When Will You Go Gray? Your Race Matters
• Male Breast Cancer Patients Face Higher Heart Risks
• Healthy Eating Could Delay Onset of Parkinson's Disease
• Biden Sets New Goal of 1.5 Million COVID Vaccinations a Day
• COVID Vaccine Advised for Alzheimer's Patients, Their Caregivers
• 1 in 5 Americans Has an STD: CDC
• For Women Who've Miscarried, Aspirin Before, During Pregnancy Could Improve Outcomes
• AHA News: Reversing Prediabetes Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Strokes
• Just 2% of U.S. Teens Eat Recommended Amount of Veggies

January 27, 2021

• Worse COVID Illness May Mean Stronger Immune Protection After
• Nearly Half of Americans Want COVID Vaccine ASAP, Numbers Rising Since December: Poll
• First People in the Americas Probably Brought Their Dogs
• Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2021
• There’s ‘A Path Forward’ to Reopening Schools, CDC Officials Say
• Discovery Could Explain Why Black Americans More Prone to Colon Cancer
• COVID Antibody Treatments Exceed Expectations in Early Trials
• COVID Survivor's Plasma Saves His Mother-in-Law's Life
• High Blood Pressure Often Mistaken for Menopausal Symptoms in Women
• Heart Disease Remains No. 1 Killer, But COVID Will Have Big Impact
• AHA News: HousingLink Gives Families Fleeing Domestic Violence a Second Chance
• Why Does 'Mono' Sometimes Turn Into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
• AHA News: Statistics Report Puts Spotlight on Pregnancy and Heart Health
• Exercise Rehab Should Include Stroke Survivors, Study Suggests
• Are the Moon's Phases Affecting Your Sleep?
• Pandemic Has Greatly Slowed Pace of Cancer Research
• New Coronavirus Variants Spreading Across U.S., White House Experts Say
• Retired Doctors, Nurses Will Be Approved to Give COVID Vaccine, White House Says