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14 Aug

Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics May Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

A new study links parabens and phenols used in many makeup and sunscreen products to high blood pressure in pregnant women.

13 Aug

Getting More of Your Dietary Fat from Plants vs. Animals Could Be a Lifesaver

A new study finds people who get more of their dietary fat from vegetables, nuts and grains have significantly lower odds of dying early, especially from heart disease.

12 Aug

Are Women Being Taken Less Seriously than Men When It Comes to Pain?

A new study finds women are less likely to receive pain medication prescriptions compared to male patients with the same complaints.

New Deals Will Cut Medicare Costs for Expensive Drugs

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

New Deals Will Cut Medicare Costs for Expensive Drugs

The Biden administration said Thursday that it has signed deals with drug companies that will lower the prices on 10 of the most popular and expensive drugs used by American seniors.

Taxpayers should save $6 billion because of the new prices, while seniors using Medicare could save roughly $1.5 billion on their medications, the U.S. Center... Página completa

Frequent Coffee Drinkers Could Put Their Hearts at Risk

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

Frequent Coffee Drinkers Could Put Their Hearts at Risk

Chugging coffee, swilling colas or pounding down energy drinks could cause heart damage over time, a new study warns.

All of these drinks contain caffeine, and a new study finds that folks who drink more than 400 milligrams of caffeine a day appear more likely to develop heart disease.

The research was reported Thursday at the Amer... Página completa

WHO Declares Africa Mpox Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

WHO Declares Africa Mpox Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization on Wednesday made the rare move of declaring an ongoing African outbreak of mpox a global health emergency.

A new clade (strain) of the virus, plus its troubling spread throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and nearby countries in central Africa, drove the declaration, said WHO director general Dr.... Página completa

Brain-Computer Combo Lets Mute Man With ALS 'Talk' Again

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

Brain-Computer Combo Lets Mute Man With ALS 'Talk' Again

Casey Harrell was losing his ability to speak due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

“Not being able to communicate is so frustrating and demoralizing. It is like you are trapped,” said Harrell, 45.

But a new brain-computer interface is allowing Harrell to speak to others once more, with... Página completa

1 in 4 Brain Injured Patients Who Seem Unresponsive Have 'Covert' Consciousness

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

1 in 4 Brain Injured Patients Who Seem Unresponsive Have 'Covert' Consciousness

Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says.

About 1 in 4 patients respond to instructions covertly, with their brains showing activity even though their bodies aren’t moving, researchers found.

When asked to imagine opening and clo... Página completa

Need a Low-Cost Eye Exam, Glasses? The State You Live In Is Key

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

Need a Low-Cost Eye Exam, Glasses? The State You Live In Is Key

When it comes to Medicaid and vision care, how much coverage people get depends on the state in which they live, a new study finds.

Most Medicaid enrollees have at least some routine vision coverage, but an estimated 6.5 million adults live in states without comprehensive coverage for routine eye exams, researchers found. Likewise, about 1... Página completa

High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer's Disease

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer's Disease

Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research shows.

The good news: Simple steps can ease hypertension, researchers said.

The global study found that "taking blood pressure medications was associated with decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease throughout later life,” sa... Página completa

Work Stress May Help Bring on A-Fib

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

Work Stress May Help Bring on A-Fib

Low-paid employees under crushing work stress have a nearly doubled risk of developing a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds.

White-collar workers with high-stress, low-reward jobs have a 97% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, which increases a person’s risk of stroke and heart failure, researchers report.Página completa

Kids' Bedtimes Might Influence Odds for Drug, Alcohol Use as Teens

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

Kids' Bedtimes Might Influence Odds for Drug, Alcohol Use as Teens

Regular bedtimes won't just help your child be alert for a busy school day; they might also help keep them from abusing drugs or alcohol as a teen, new research suggests.

Youth who'd had early bedtimes in childhood and adolescence were significantly less likely to be drinking or using marijuana by the time they were 15, compared to kids wh... Página completa

Looking for Symptoms to Catch Ovarian Cancer Early

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 15, 2024

Looking for Symptoms to Catch Ovarian Cancer Early

Ovarian cancer is known as a "silent killer," since by the time symptoms arise the disease has often already spread.

But in certain cases of aggressive ovarian cancer, symptoms do arise in the tumor's early stages. In those instances, doctors on the alert can act quickly, offering patients a much better prognosis, a new study finds.

... Página completa

Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns.

Phenols and parabens in these products increase a pregnant woman’s risk of high blood pressure by 57%, particularly at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation, researchers reported Aug. 14 in the journal Environ... Página completa

Cost of Health Care Is Big Concern for Voters Over 50

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

Cost of Health Care Is Big Concern for Voters Over 50

Older voters are keenly interested in the cost of health care, a new survey has found.

Five of the top six health issues among older adults have to do with health care costs, according to new data from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging.

“There have been efforts in recent years to reduce costs of some typ... Página completa

Implant Automatically Releases Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

Implant Automatically Releases Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose

A new implant could help prevent overdose deaths by automatically administering the OD-reversing drug naloxone, a new study shows.

The implant, about the size of a stick of gum, is placed under the skin, where it monitors vital signs like heart rate and breathing, researchers say.

When the implant determines an OD has occurred, it ra... Página completa

CDC Warns of Resurgence of Common Respiratory Virus, With Risks for Particular Groups

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

CDC Warns of Resurgence of Common Respiratory Virus, With Risks for Particular Groups

Parvovirus B19, a seasonal respiratory virus that subsided during the pandemic, is making a comeback, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.

In a health alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said it has received reports of higher test positivity rates in recent months: The proportion of people wit... Página completa

Your Body's 'Biomolecular' Makeup Shifts in Your 40s and 60s

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

Your Body's 'Biomolecular' Makeup Shifts in Your 40s and 60s

Aging Americans, you're not imagining things: Big shifts in physical well-being do occur at certain points in the life span, new research shows.

A team at Stanford University has found "massive" changes during a person's mid-40s and early 60s in regards to the molecules and microorganisms that help maintain the body.

“We’re not j... Página completa

US Still Last for Life Expectancy Among English-Speaking Countries

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

US Still Last for Life Expectancy Among English-Speaking Countries

Americans continue to rank dead last in life expectancy among English-speaking countries, a new study finds.

People in the United States more often fall prey at younger ages to accidental deaths, homicides and chronic diseases, researchers reported Aug. 13 in the BMJ Open journal.

On the other hand, Australians had the longe... Página completa

Child ER Visits Linked to Water Beads Doubled in One Year

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

Child ER Visits Linked to Water Beads Doubled in One Year

Child safety experts have warned about the sometimes lethal dangers of toy water beads.

Now, a report finds a doubling in just one year of U.S. pediatric ER visits linked to the products.

“The number of pediatric water bead-related emergency department visits is increasing rapidly,” said study senior author Dr. Gary Smith, who d... Página completa

Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline

Older Americans already dread shingles, and they may now have one more reason to do so: A painful episode could raise their odds for cognitive decline.

A new study found a 20% higher risk that an older person would experience "subjective cognitive decline" if they'd gone through a bout of shingles.

That was especially true for men ... Página completa

One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

Want to be a better, more effective mom or dad? Trying sharing a good laugh with your kid.

New research among folks ages 18 to 45 found many citing humor as one of the reasons they had, and continue to have, a positive relationship with their parents.

“My hope is that people can learn to use humor as an effective parenting tool, no... Página completa

Natural Grass or Artificial: One Is Worse for Football Concussions

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 14, 2024

Natural Grass or Artificial: One Is Worse for Football Concussions

Natural grass playing fields pose a greater concussion risk for young football players than artificial turf, a new study shows.

Athletes who sustained a concussion on grass reported more than 10 symptoms, on average, compared with about six for those injured on artificial turf, researchers found.

Players on natural grass fields also ... Página completa

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