Acupuncture and doxylamine-pyridoxine alone and the combination of the two were effective in reducing morning sickness symptoms during pregnancy, researchers reported in Annals of Internal Medicine.Currently, severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is primarily managed with antiemetics, such as doxylamine-pyridoxine, and even hospitalization. Combining antiemetics with other treatment methods may
Promoting mental health and wellness is crucial for healthy communities. This study aims to assess the vulnerability of experiencing psychological reactions such as depression, anxiety, and stress within the general population in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional online survey was completed by 754 participants recruited from thirteen regions of Saudi Arabia. The information on background variables was obtained by using a set of close-ended questions. The DASS-21, a screening tool was used to assess the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress. Pie-chart displayed the levels of risk to experience psychological reactions. The Chi-square test and Adjusted Odd Ratios (AOR) reported the risk factors associated with experiencing psychological reactions in the study population. The vulnerability to mild to extremely severe levels of stress, anxiety and depression were (36.5%), (34.9%), and (43.5%), respectively. Findings demonstrated that females were at higher risk