THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Belly flab appears to be a stronger warning sign for psoriasis than fat located elsewhere on the body, a new study says. Fat around the abdomen is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk that total body fat, particularly in women. “Our research showsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows. Researchers found that people who lost about 6.5% of their body weight — without using weight loss drugs or surgery — reaped bigContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The last thing a cancer patient might like to do is hit the treadmill or hop on an exercise bike, given how much the disease and its treatments drain a person’s energy. But toughing through regular workouts can boost their odds of beatingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Bodybuilders spend countless hours in the gym to create a heart-stopping physique. But their efforts place their own hearts at risk of stopping, a new study says. Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders, researchersContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Think you can simply shake off a concussion without any professional help? Think again, a recent study says. People who forego concussion treatment can have lingering aftereffects that make them slow, sluggish and off-kilter, researchers reported recently in the Physical Therapy & RehabilitationContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Couch potatoes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even if they set aside time to work out each day, a new study says. People who spent more time sitting around were more likely to experience cognitive decline and brain degeneration, no matterContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s smartphone can show how well they’ll recover from a broken leg or hip, a new study says. Smartphone data showing a person’s mobility prior to their injury provides a clear window into their chances of quick recovery, researchers reported May 9Continue Reading
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A temporary “mini-stroke” can have a lasting effect on the victim’s life for as much as a year, a new study says. Prolonged fatigue is common in people who’ve suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA), researchers reported May 14 in the journal Neurology.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles tendon. The team announced Tuesday that Tatum had surgery to repair the injury. Tatum, 27, was hurt in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game four playoff lossContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says. Young children who participated in sports teams and physical education classes were less likely to develop problems like depression, anxiety and addictionContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to protect your aging brain? Get off the couch and get moving, researchers urge. Boosting exercise in middle age might help people prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People who increased their physical activity to meet recommended guidelines between ages 45Continue Reading
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — High school athletes with ADHD take longer to recover from a sport-related concussion, a new study says. Those with a concussion took about 16% longer to return to the classroom and 17% longer to return to sports, compared to athletes without ADHD, researchersContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More children stopped using steroid inhalers to control their asthma after a manufacturer discontinued a popular inhaler, a new study says. In 2024, GlaxoSmithKline withdrew Flovent from the market. The inhaler was commonly prescribed to prevent asthma attacks in children. The pharma companyContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won’t slash funding for the Women’s Health Initiative, a major research project focused on preventing disease in older women. The decision follows concerns about a move to endContinue Reading