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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.

Mutation Helps Even Carriers of 'Alzheimer's Gene' Avoid Alzheimer's

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 29, 2024

Mutation Helps Even Carriers of 'Alzheimer's Gene' Avoid Alzheimer's

A genetic mutation that boosts cell function could protect people against Alzheimer’s disease, even if they carry another gene mutation known to boost dementia risk.

The newly discovered mutation appears to protect people who carry the APOE4 gene, which increases risk of Alzheimer’s, researchers said.

The protective mutation caus... Full Page

Another Study Warns of Surgery Risks for Folks Taking Ozempic, Wegovy

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 29, 2024

Another Study Warns of Surgery Risks for Folks Taking Ozempic, Wegovy

People taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy need to drop them in the days or weeks prior to surgery, a new study warns.

Folks on one of these drugs -- known as GLP-1 receptor agonists -- have a 33% higher risk of developing pneumonia by breathing in their own vomit during surgery, researchers found.

“Aspiration during o... Full Page

CDC Warns of Spike in Bacterial Illness That Can Cause Meningitis

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter March 29, 2024

CDC Warns of Spike in Bacterial Illness That Can Cause Meningitis

There has been a troubling rise in cases of a rare bacterial illness that can cause meningitis, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.

In an alert issued to doctors, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 422 cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease in 2023, the most seen since 2014.

So far t... Full Page

U.S. TB Cases Reach Highest Level in a Decade

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter March 29, 2024

U.S. TB Cases Reach Highest Level in a Decade

Tuberculosis cases are on the rise in the United States, with the number of reported infections in 2023 the highest seen in a decade.

Forty states logged an increase in tuberculosis (TB) cases, and rates were up among all age groups, the study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found. More than 9,600 cases were r... Full Page

Chat GPT Can Produce Medical Records Ten Times Faster Than Doctors

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 29, 2024

Chat GPT Can Produce Medical Records Ten Times Faster Than Doctors

Artificial intelligence programs could be an effective way to relieve the paperwork burden that keeps doctors from seeing more patients, a new study finds.

The AI program Chat GPT can write administrative medical notes up to ten times faster than doctors without compromising the quality of the reports, Swiss researchers report.

Human... Full Page

Cases of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Have Tripled in China, Posing a Global Threat

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Cases of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Have Tripled in China, Posing a Global Threat

A strain of highly antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea first emerged in China in 2016, and cases of this tough-to-treat infection have tripled there in just five years, Chinese researchers report.

It's a warning to the rest of the world, they said.

Strains resistant to the first-line treatment ceftriaxone (and many other antibiotics) "hav... Full Page

Doctor Gets First U.S. Lung-Liver Transplant for Advanced Lung Cancer

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Doctor Gets First U.S. Lung-Liver Transplant for Advanced Lung Cancer

Dr. Gary Gibbon didn’t have long to live.

A harsh cocktail of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy for his advanced lung cancer had permanently destroyed his lungs and caused irreparable damage to his liver.

But Gibbon, a 69-year-old resident of Santa Monica, Calif., remains alive thanks to a groundbreaking, combined lung-liv... Full Page

Good Sleep Can Make You Feel Young

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Good Sleep Can Make You Feel Young

A good night’s sleep can make you feel years younger, while crummy sleep leaves you doddering around like an oldster, a new study shows.

Sleeping well enough to feel extremely sharp when you wake is associated with feeling four years younger than one’s actual age, researchers found.

On the other hand, extreme sleepiness makes a p... Full Page

U.S. Mpox Cases Rising Again as Vaccinations Lag

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

U.S. Mpox Cases Rising Again as Vaccinations Lag

Mpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.

In response, public health experts have raised alarms about the increase and stressed that vaccination rates against the disease need to improve.

“This has the ... Full Page

Binge Drinking Boosts Heart Risks, Especially for Women

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Binge Drinking Boosts Heart Risks, Especially for Women

Imbibing more than a drink per day significantly raises heart risks for all, but binge drinking is especially harmful, particularly for women, new research shows.

“When it comes to binge drinking, both men and women with excess alcohol consumption had a higher risk of heart disease,” said study lead author Dr. Jamal Rana. He's a cardio... Full Page

Too Often, Nearby Defibrillators Go Unused on People in Cardiac Arrest

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Too Often, Nearby Defibrillators Go Unused on People in Cardiac Arrest

There's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.

Unfortunately, the devices are very seldom used.

A new study finds that in nearly 1,800 cases where cardiac arrest occurred outside of a hospital, AEDs were only... Full Page

Stressed? Some Genes Could Raise Your Heart Attack Risk

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Stressed? Some Genes Could Raise Your Heart Attack Risk

Folks with genetically-driven stress are more likely to suffer heart attacks after nerve-wracking events or times of unrest, a new study shows.

People with above-average genetic scores linked to neuroticism and stress were 34% more likely to experience a heart attack following stressful periods, researchers found.

Further, these jitt... Full Page

Puerto Rico Declares Dengue Epidemic as Cases Climb

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Puerto Rico Declares Dengue Epidemic as Cases Climb

Puerto Rico has declared a dengue epidemic following a surge in cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. territory.

In total, there have been 549 cases, including 341 hospitalizations and 29 severe cases, reported since the start of the year, the most recent data from the Puerto Rico Department shows. Cases are concentrated in the c... Full Page

Hormonal Meds for Birth Control, Menopause Linked to Brain Tumors

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Hormonal Meds for Birth Control, Menopause Linked to Brain Tumors

The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and two drugs used for menopause relief could be linked to a heightened risk for brain tumors in some women, a new study warns.

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) increased the risk of intracranial meningioma 5.6-fold if used for longer than a year, researchers report in the BMJ.Full Page

These 3 Factors Make Your Brain More Vulnerable to Dementia

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

These 3 Factors Make Your Brain More Vulnerable to Dementia

Out of a host of possible risk factors for dementia, three really stood out in a new analysis: Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol.

British and American researchers used brain scans to focus on a neurological network they labeled a "weak spot" in the brain. This network is known to be vulnerable to the effects of aging, as well as Alzheime... Full Page

High Rate of Suicidal Thoughts Among Black Men in Rural America: Study

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

High Rate of Suicidal Thoughts Among Black Men in Rural America: Study

Suicidal thoughts and contemplation of death haunt the minds of many rural Black men in the United States, a new study reports.

One in three rural Black men said they had such dark thoughts within the past two weeks, University of Georgia researchers found.

These thoughts are driven by childhood trauma, poverty and exposure to racism... Full Page

Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure

Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says.

Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Sitting less led to a redu... Full Page

Living in Poor Neighborhoods Nearly Doubles Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 28, 2024

Living in Poor Neighborhoods Nearly Doubles Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke

Living in a poor and unhealthy neighborhood could nearly double a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study says.

The findings indicate that all the factors that make for a crummy neighborhood -- air and water pollution, toxic sites, few parks, tons of traffic -- play a significant role in heart health.

So, too, do soc... Full Page

Obesity Genes Mean Some Folks Must Exercise More for Same Results

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2024

Obesity Genes Mean Some Folks Must Exercise More for Same Results

Some folks struggling with obesity appear to be hampered by their own genes when it comes to working off those extra pounds, a new study finds.

People with a higher genetic risk of obesity have to exercise more to avoid becoming unhealthily heavy, researchers discovered.

“Genetic background contributes to the amount of physical act... Full Page

SCOTUS Appears Skeptical of Arguments to Curb Abortion Pill Access

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter March 27, 2024

SCOTUS Appears Skeptical of Arguments to Curb Abortion Pill Access

Following oral arguments presented on Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court looked poised to rebuff a legal challenge to women's access to the abortion pill.

Mifepristone is part of a two-drug regimen now used for the majority of abortions nationwide.

In the case now before the Supreme Court, the plaintiffs claim the U.S. Food a... Full Page

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