TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A proposed rule from federal regulators that would ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration first announced the proposed rule in April. TheContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For dogs, body size matters. That’s true in terms of how quickly they age, but also in their mental health, according to a new study comparing big and little canines. Age-related decline starts at 7 to 8 years of age in big dogs,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research uncovers troubling trends for lung cancer in young and middle-aged women. Cancer incidence in young women is higher than it is in men, a continuing trend, and now that extends to women over age 50, reversing historical patterns. “These findings areContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anyone with a cat knows the calm, low rumble of purring, but how does such a small animal make such a low sound? New research suggests it boils down to a pad embedded in feline vocal cord folds. That’s different than previously thought,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A type of gut bacteria found in wild wolves could help treat domestic dogs who have a common, debilitating gastrointestinal condition. New research in an Oregon wolf discovered a novel strain of Paenibacillus bacteria that displays the characteristics of a probiotic. The benefitContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Should Fluffy and Fido go vegan? A new study says yes — for the environment. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that livestock are responsible for 14.5% of the greenhouse gas emissions. In response, some experts say eating vegan — meaningContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A nasal spray containing a ketamine derivative appears to beat one of the standard drugs used for people with difficult-to-treat depression, a new clinical trial has found. The trial, of nearly 700 people with treatment-resistant depression, found that esketamine nasal spray was moreContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Exposure to ubiquitous chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, may delay puberty in girls, new research indicates. The study is the first to consider the role hormones play in the delay, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati. DelayedContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Moms with higher prenatal levels of plastics chemicals known as phthalates may face a slightly increased risk of postpartum depression, according to a new study. Postpartum depression affects up to 20% of new mothers, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. ThatContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers in Minnesota have uncovered a new link between tear gas exposures and negative effects on reproductive health. The study was prompted by anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles among protestors who were exposed to tear gas during the nationwide protests that followedContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Harmful “forever” chemicals are widespread in the environment, and new research hints they pose a particular health risk to women. A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, are more likely toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Everyday products used for cleaning or freshening the air may release hundreds of hazardous volatile organic compounds, according to new research. Both conventional and “green” products emitted these VOCs in an analysis by the Environmental Working Group, though the green cleaners had lessContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some people mistrust the safety and effectiveness of human vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases, a fact that became abundantly clear during the pandemic. Now, a new survey of 2,200 dog owners shows this mistrust may often extend to canine vaccinations. The findingContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb. The new study links the chemicals to emotional and behavioral development issues in 2-year-old boys whoContinue Reading