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FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Tinnitus, a common hearing problem, may be worsened by COVID-19 or possibly even triggered by the new coronavirus, new research indicates.Moreover, people with tinnitus are further struggling because of lifestyle changes forced by the pandemic, the study found.Tinnitus includes the perception of noise, like ringing, in the ears and head. It's associated with reduced emotional well-being, depression and anxiety."The findings of this study highlight the complexities associated with experiencing tinnitus and how both internal factors, such as increased anxiety and feelings of loneliness, and external factors, such as changes to daily routines, can have a significant effect on the condition," study author Eldre Beukes said in a news release from...

FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you use an oxygen concentrator and a pulse oximeter at home, proper use is crucial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.Conditions such as asthma, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the flu and COVID-19 can all cause oxygen levels in the body to drop. When levels are too low, oxygen therapy may be required to boost them. One way to get extra oxygen into the body is by using a prescription medical device called an oxygen concentrator.But giving yourself too much or too little oxygen can be dangerous, so it's important to talk with your doctor and get a prescription before buying an oxygen concentrator for use at home, the FDA advises in a news release.The FDA offers tips for safe oxygen concentrator use at home: Don't...

By Will PryAmerican Heart Association NewsTHURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- As temperatures fall, honey's popularity tends to rise. Whether used as an ingredient in autumn recipes and holiday desserts, added to a celebratory cocktail or given to ease a child's cough, it certainly satisfies a sweet tooth.Although marketers may tout honey as a healthy alternative to regular sugar because of its antioxidant content, experts warn against adding any extra sugar to your diet."Added sugars in the diet are definitely something that people should keep low, regardless of the source," said Maya Vadiveloo, assistant professor of nutrition and health sciences in the College of Health Science at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. "Holistically speaking, I would not...

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Working from home during the pandemic significantly reduces your risk of catching COVID-19, U.S. health officials say.The option to work remotely, however, appears to be available mostly to college-educated white employees with health insurance who make $75,000 a year or more, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report."We have two different kinds of classes of Americans. One is the essential services class, and then we've got the white-collar class able to work from home," said Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, director of global health at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, N.Y. He reviewed the report and was not part of the research.Of nearly 250 workers who reported on their status during the two weeks before getting...