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1 in 5 Adults With Long Covid Struggle With Daily Activities
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2024
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Millions of American adults are struggling with Long COVID, and a fifth have symptoms so debilitating they interfere with daily activities, a new report finds.
"Frequently reported symptoms include fatigue that interferes with daily life, difficulty thinking or concentra...
Drowsy Driving: Not Taken as Seriously as Drunk Driving, But It Can Kill
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2024
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Folks are more likely to drive drowsy than drive drunk, even though both raise the risk of a fatal crash, a new survey shows.
About 4 in 10 adults say they’ll find alternative transportation when they haven’t gotten enough
What Works Best to Ease MS-Linked Fatigue? New Study Finds Out
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2024
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Medication and behavioral therapy are both effective in combatting fatigue caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), either separately or together, a new study finds.
MS patients felt significantly less fatigue after they were prescribed
It May Be Fine to Exercise During Long COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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People with Long COVID might be able to exercise to improve their health, something that up to now has been discouraged, a new study suggests.
"The World Health Organization [WHO] a...
Scientists May Have Spotted a Key to Long COVID
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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Infection with the COVID-19 virus triggers the production of an immune system protein that's long been associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.
Trouble is, for folks suffering from Long COVID this protein overproduction does not stop, researchers at the Unive...
Over 3 Million Americans Struggle With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2023
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Chronic fatigue syndrome strikes more Americans than many might think: In a first national estimate, new government data puts that number at 3.3 million.
The condition clearly "is not a rare illness,"and is being fueled in part by patients who now suffer from long COVID,...
Fatigue Can Plague People With MS. Exercise May Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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Patients with a type of multiple sclerosis (MS) known as relapsing-remitting MS could have less fatigue if they got more active and were in better physical shape, according to new research.
Biden Administration Launches Office for Long COVID Research
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2023
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As Americans continue to grapple with the effects of long COVID, the Biden administration on Monday announced the creation of a new office focused on research about the condition that will be part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Office of Long C...
Could Long COVID Change Brain Activity?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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Scientists report that brain scans of long COVID patients show abnormal activity in areas related to memory.
The scan results validate the concerns of these patients, who feel like they're experiencing fatigue, trouble concentrating and memory issues, even though their s...
Sleep Troubles Common for Folks With Long COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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Four out of 10 people who have lingering health issues after COVID-19 infection can count bothersome sleep problems among them.
About 41% of those with so-called long COVID have moderate to severe sleep issues, according to new research from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio....
Long COVID Often Brings Another Issue: Stigma
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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People with long COVID deal with months or years of punishing fatigue, mind-numbing brain fog or a frightening fight to take each and every breath.
But they can also face the skepticism of others, a new study finds -- employers and doctors questioning whether they're rea...
Exercise Might Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2022
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An exercise program, even if it's not as intense as national guidelines suggest, could help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy reduce fatigue and have a better quality of life, new research suggests.
Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia i...
Is Exercise Getting Tougher for You? Long COVID Might Be to Blame
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2022
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After COVID-19, resuming regular exercise may be harder, and new research suggests this may be one more symptom of long COVID.
For the study, the researchers ...
Your Brain Gets Tired, and Scientists Now Know Why
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2022
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Preparing your taxes is a purely mental activity, but one that leaves many exhausted by the end of the effort.
The same goes for reading a dense report, picking apart reams of spreadsheet data, or writing a fact-laden paper.
Neuro Symptoms of Long COVID May Persist for Months
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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Many COVID-19 long-haulers still have neurological symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems six months later, new research shows.
The findings are the first from an ongoi...
Fever, Fatigue: Scientists Pinpoint the Brain's 'Sickness Center'
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2022
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A small area of your brain triggers the familiar symptoms of fever, chills, fatigue and loss of appetite when you have a viral or bacterial infection, new animal research suggests.
The findings could eventually lead to ways to reverse this process when symptoms pose a ri...
Placebo Pill Eases Cancer-Related Fatigue in Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2022
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Patients with advanced cancer often suffer crippling fatigue, but there has been little in the way of relief for them as they battle their disease.
Now, a new investigation may have landed on a surprising solution -- a dummy pill that contains no medication of any kind.<...
Therapies That Can Help Ease Long COVID Breathlessness, Fatigue
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2022
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Occupational therapy or low-impact exercise might be the key to relieving long-haul COVID symptoms like extreme fatigue, breathlessness and brain fog, a pair of new studies from Ireland suggest.
The studies reflect two different - in some ways, opposite - approaches to d...
Only 1 in 4 Long COVID Sufferers Fully Recovered One Year Later
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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A year after being hospitalized with COVID-19, only about 25% of people felt fully recovered, a new study shows, and the risk of long COVID was highest among women, obese people and those who were on a ventilator.
Are Standard Tests Accurate at Spotting Concussion?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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Outdoor sports season is nearly here, and with rough play comes the risk of concussion.
Could the Keto Diet Help People With MS?
- March 2, 2022
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The Keto diet is a low-carb lover's dream, but a new study suggests the popular eating plan may also improve some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Pandemic Worsening Americans' Already Terrible Sleep, Poll Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2022
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Many Americans are bone-weary following two straight years of pandemic stress, and a new HealthDay/Harris Poll shows that sleeplessness is only part of the problem.
One-third of poll participants said they feel more tired now than they did before March 2020, the...
What Does 'Long COVID' Look Like in Kids?
- Robert Preidt
- December 13, 2021
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Long COVID can be tough to diagnose in children, but there are a number of things to look for.
"Many children don't have any symptoms when they have a COVID infection,"said Dr. Sindhu Mohandas, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and attending physician at Children...
Omicron Latest Mental Blow to Americans Exhausted by Pandemic
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2021
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First, the COVID-19 pandemic brought panic, with successive waves of infection and death, including the emergence this year of the Delta variant.
Then vaccines offered the promise of a recovery, with a speed -- and on a scale -- never before seen.
But now, the Omi...
Long-Haul COVID Can Include Chronic Fatigue: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2021
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The often debilitating condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be common among COVID-19 long-haulers.
That's the key takeaway from a fresh look at patients who continue to struggle with severe fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, muscle aches and pains long aft...
Better Work Conditions Bringing Better Mental Health to Resident Doctors: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2021
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Medical training may be taking less of a mental health toll on young doctors than it used to, but depression remains common, a new study suggests.
Medical residency -- the training that new doctors undergo at hospitals or clinics -- is infamous for its grueling schedule,...
11/15 -- Long COVID Rare in College Athletes
- Robert Preidt
- November 15, 2021
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Long COVID is rare in college athletes, but those who have had COVID-19 should see a doctor if they have chest pain during activity, the authors of new study advise.
The extent and effects of persistent symptoms in athletes after COVID-19 infection have been unclear, so ...
No 'Fall Back'? Sleep Experts Argue Against Daylight Standard Time
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2021
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Most folks groan when the time comes to either "spring forward" or "fall back" an hour, with the waxing and waning of daylight saving time.
But that one-hour time shift -- which occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday -- is more than just a minor annoyance, sleep experts say.
Rese...
Long COVID Can Last a Year; Many Sufferers Quit Jobs
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2021
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Patients suffering from "long COVID" can have symptoms that last a year or more, putting their jobs and everyday routines in jeopardy, a new study finds.
Looking at more than 150 people with long-lasting effects from COVID-19, researchers said the patients reported think...
Cluster of Symptoms Common in People First Diagnosed With MS
- Robert Preidt
- August 30, 2021
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A number of symptoms are common among people who are newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a patient survey shows.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease in which the nerves' protective layers are damaged,
COVID Symptoms Haunt Nearly Half of Patients a Year Later
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- August 27, 2021
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Nearly half of coronavirus patients in a large, new study were still suffering at least one lingering symptom of their illness a full year after being hospitalized for COVID-19.
The latest findings add to a growing pile of evidence that suggests recovery is no easy task ...
Fatigue Before Treatment Starts Might Affect Cancer Survival
- Robert Preidt
- August 10, 2021
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Significant fatigue at the start of cancer treatment is associated with a greater risk of severe side effects and shorter survival, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data from four clinical trials of lung cancer or prostate cancer treatments that were conducted by ...