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20 Oct

Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media

More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.

19 Oct

COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a Rare but Serious Autoimmune Disorder, New Study Finds

In a new study, participants recently infected with COVID-19 were six times more likely to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the immune system attacks the nerves.

18 Oct

Adult ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

A new study finds adults with ADHD are nearly 3 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those without the condition.

Identical Twins Study Shows Vegan Diets Helping the Heart

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 1, 2023

Identical Twins Study Shows Vegan Diets Helping the Heart

A new study of identical twins has provided fresh evidence that a vegan diet can vastly improve a person’s heart health.

Twins assigned a vegan diet for two months had significant improvements in cholesterol, insulin and body weight compared to their siblings, who ate a healthy diet that included animal protein.

“Based on these r... Full Page

Your Personality Might Help Shield You From Dementia

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter December 1, 2023

Your Personality Might Help Shield You From Dementia

Got a naturally sunny disposition? It might protect you from dementia as the years advance, new research shows.

A team at Northwestern University in Chicago report that certain personality traits -- being conscientious, outgoing and positive -- appear to lower a person's odds for a dementia diagnosis.

On the other hand, being neurot... Full Page

Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter December 1, 2023

Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not being fueled by a new virus.

Instead, the spike can be linked to existing viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19, the fl... Full Page

Couch Potatoes, 'Squatting Breaks' Could Keep Your Mind Sharp

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 1, 2023

Couch Potatoes, 'Squatting Breaks' Could Keep Your Mind Sharp

Doing some squats during commercial breaks or between YouTube videos can help couch potatoes keep their minds sharp, a new study suggests.

Young volunteers who did short sets of squat exercises every now and then while relaxing performed better in brain games than when they simply sat around for hours, researchers report.

Short burs... Full Page

As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter December 1, 2023

As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Shoppers should steer clear of any pre-cut cantaloupe if the brand is unknown, as a salmonella outbreak linked to the fruit continues to widen, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.

Eighteen more illnesses have been reported since Nov. 24, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said in ... Full Page

Persistent Inflammation Could Drive Brain Issues in Former Football Players

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter December 1, 2023

Persistent Inflammation Could Drive Brain Issues in Former Football Players

The repeat head injuries suffered by football players, boxers and other athletes appear to affect brain health long after players have given up their sport.

New research from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore could explain why: The persistence in the brain of inflammation tied to the original injury or injuries.

“The findings ... Full Page

U.S. Gun Suicides Keep Rising; Now Make Up Half of All Suicides

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

U.S. Gun Suicides Keep Rising; Now Make Up Half of All Suicides

The latest national data show that when it comes to suicide, Americans are increasingly resorting to firearms as their method of choice. 

An analysis by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that of the nearly 50,000 suicides recorded in the United States in 2022, more than half (27,000) involved a g... Full Page

New Clues to What Might Drive Tinnitus

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

New Clues to What Might Drive Tinnitus

Tinnitus, or "ringing in the ears," affects up to 1 in every 10 people and can be disabling for some.

Now, scientists at the Massachusetts Ear and Eye Infirmary believe they may have discovered a key cause of the condition: A degeneration of nerves crucial to hearing.

“We won’t be able to cure tinnitus until we fully understand t... Full Page

Does Social Media Raise Teens' Odds for Drug Use, Risky Sex?

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

Does Social Media Raise Teens' Odds for Drug Use, Risky Sex?

Teens glued to Instagram, TikTok and other social media are more likely to drink, take drugs, smoke and engage in risky sexual behaviors, a new review warns.

For example, spending at least two hours a day on social media doubled the odds of alcohol consumption, compared with less than two hours daily use, researchers report in the Nov. 29 ... Full Page

EPA to Require Removal of All Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

EPA to Require Removal of All Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it plans to require the removal of all lead pipes from the country's water systems.

The proposed rule, an ambitious effort that will cost up to $30 billion over the next decade, would affect about 9 million pipes that send water to ... Full Page

Day Cares Aren't COVID 'Super Spreaders,' Study Finds

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

More Evidence That Regular Mammograms Save Lives

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

More Evidence That Regular Mammograms Save Lives

A woman who gets her regular mammograms as scheduled is much less likely to die from breast cancer than if she skips screenings, a new study shows.

Women with breast cancer who underwent all her scheduled mammograms had a survival rate of 80%, compared with survival rates as low as 59% for women who didn’t participate in any screenings, ... Full Page

Could an Overactive Thyroid Harm the Aging Brain?

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

Could an Overactive Thyroid Harm the Aging Brain?

Elevated levels of thyroid hormone appear to harm the aging brain, increasing seniors’ risk of dementia or other cognitive disorders, a new study finds.

High levels of thyroid hormone -- a condition called thyrotoxicosis -- was associated with thinking problems whether they came from an overactive thyroid gland or from taking thyroid med... Full Page

Early Onset Heart Disease Is Key Factor in Later-Life Dementia

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

Early Onset Heart Disease Is Key Factor in Later-Life Dementia

Minding your heart health when you're young could spare your brain from dementia decades later, new research confirms.

Chinese researchers looked at data on more than 450,000 older Britons. They found that people who'd already been in poor cardiovascular health before they reached the age of 45 had a 25% higher odds of developing dementi... Full Page

Migraine? Reach for Prescription Meds, Not Ibuprofen

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 30, 2023

Migraine? Reach for Prescription Meds, Not Ibuprofen

Migraine sufferers would do better to talk to their doctor about a prescription drug than reaching for a bottle of ibuprofen, a new study finds.

Drugs like triptans, ergots and anti-emetics can be two to five times more effective for treating migraines than ibuprofen, according to a report published Nov. 30 in the journal NeurologyFull Page

U.S. Life Expectancy Makes Post-Pandemic Rise

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter November 29, 2023

U.S. Life Expectancy Makes Post-Pandemic Rise

With fewer Americans dying from COVID in 2022, U.S. life expectancy rebounded a bit from declines experienced during the pandemic.

According to provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on deaths for 2022, the average American can now expect to live 77.5 years, "an increase of 1.1 years from 2021."

How... Full Page

Cold Weather Running May Be Even Healthier

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 29, 2023

Cold Weather Running May Be Even Healthier

Dreary, chilly winter days might cause some year-round runners to think twice about their jog, but recent research suggests the benefits of cold weather running outweigh those of running in warmer conditions.

Specifically, cold weather can help runners burn more bad fat, lose more weight and feel healthier overall.

“Cold weather do... Full Page

U.S. Suicide Numbers Hit New Record High in 2022

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter November 29, 2023

U.S. Suicide Numbers Hit New Record High in 2022

U.S. suicide numbers reached a grim new high in 2022.

The increase was most acute among women over the age of 24, according to provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Overall, almost 49,500 people lost their lives to suicide in 2022, the report found, a 3% rise from the nearly 48,200 deaths record... Full Page

Mounjaro Beats Ozempic for Weight Loss in Early  Trial

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter November 29, 2023

Mounjaro Beats Ozempic for Weight Loss in Early Trial

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The diabetes drug Mounjaro prompted more weight loss among overweight and obese adults than Ozempic did in a real-world setting, researchers report.

Both Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Ozempic (semaglutide) mimic the effects of the gut hormone GLP-1, which triggers insulin production, helps control ... Full Page

Commuting on a Highway? Your Blood Pressure May Pay a Price

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 29, 2023

Commuting on a Highway? Your Blood Pressure May Pay a Price

It's not just bumper-to-bumper highway traffic that's causing your blood pressure to spike during your daily commute.

New research shows that the exhaust fumes spewing from all those vehicles triggers a significant increase in car passengers’ blood pressure.

The observed increase is comparable to the effect of a high-salt diet, res... Full Page

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