In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, we zoom in on police violence as a leading cause of death among young Black men in the United States. This Special Feature looks at some of the ways in which police use of force affects the mental and physical health […]
Month: June 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the headlines, and our daily lives, for most of this year. Medical News Today has covered this fast-moving, complex story with live updates on the latest news and potential treatments, interviews with experts, and an ongoing investigation into the deep racial disparities that the disease […]
White people in the United States have protection from racial stress. Engaging in conversations about racism may trigger a range of defensive actions, feelings, and behaviors, such as anger, fear, and silence. Although white fragility is not racism, it may contribute to racism by dismissing white domination and racial conditioning. […]
Being aware of the signs and symptoms of blood clots can help people seek treatment if they experience them. Blood clots are semisolid clumps of blood that form in veins or arteries. A blood clot may be stationary (known as a thrombus) and block the flow of blood. Or, it […]
Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. Not everyone who experiences a stressful event will develop trauma. There are […]
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. To get into a good sleep routine, a person can start by figuring out exactly how much sleep they need. Then, they can […]
Breathing is usually an unconscious process. However, there are some optimal ways to breathe. This article looks at what happens inside a person’s body when they breathe. It also provides some tips and exercises for improving breathing efficiency. These are suitable for people with respiratory conditions and those without them. […]
Medical News Today stands with all black people and all those currently protesting across America against the systematic racism that has claimed the lives of so many black people. This has been a week of bitter truths. Our mission at Medical News Today is to make the world stronger and […]
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enlists the help of two enzymes on the surface of human cells in order to invade them. A new study suggests that a compound that inhibits both enzymes could make a highly effective treatment. Share on PinterestNew research finds that a drug could keep […]
A study has found that older men may worry less about COVID-19 and may be less likely to make behavioral changes in response to the pandemic. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that older men are less likely to worry about COVID-19, despite being at a higher risk than other demographic […]