The risk of hearing loss at some point in your lifetime increases with the number of cigarettes smoked. The risk of hearing loss decreases each year after quitting. The American Journal of Medicine Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 27
People older than 65 with COVID-19 who presented to the emergency department with symptoms of delirium such as confusion, agitation, and inattentiveness often did not have typical symptoms such as fever or shortness of breath. JAMA Network Open Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 25
In Austria and Germany, calls to mental health hotlines increased during severe COVID-19 governmental restrictions. Social Science & Medicine Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 27
The majority of COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China had at least one chronic symptom six months after infection, with the most common being fatigue or muscle weakness (63%), sleep difficulty (26%), decreased pulmonary function (22-56%), or decreased kidney function (35%). The Lancet Health Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 104
White-crowned sparrows started singing more softly in San Francisco when urban noise levels were reduced during the COVID-19 shutdown. Songs also travelled farther and were easier to hear, which could improve the ability for sparrows to find mates. Science Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 92
People who received more Instagram “likes” than expected reported less loneliness but more negative feelings such as being upset, hostile, ashamed, nervous, and afraid. These feelings may trigger more like-seeking to reduce dissatisfaction. Personality and Individual Differences Happiness Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 90
Effectiveness of non-medical masks against SARS-CoV-2 varies, though is often as good or better than surgical masks, and can be improved with modifications (nose bridges, ear loops, and filters or nylon hosiery sleeves). JAMA Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 90
ICU patients with severe COVID-19 infections had worse outcomes than ICU patients with influenza, including increased risk of longer mechanical ventilation and greater risk for hospital mortality. Annals of the American Thoracic Society Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 218
When exposed to furry pets during pregnancy and after birth, babies aged 3-4 months have more good gut bacteria that have been correlated with a lower risk of allergies and obesity. Microbiome Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 208
Emails from Muslim or atheist parents hoping to enroll their children in American public schools were less likely to receive replies from the school than emails from Protestant or Catholic parents. Public Administration Review Education Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 215