TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Algeria recently became the last country in the world to halt sales of highly toxic leaded gasoline, the U.N. Environment Agency (UNEP) said Monday. The agency said that marked the “official end” of the use of the fuel that’s been linked to aContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The latest buzz on coffee? It may be good for your heart, a new, large study suggests. Drinking light to moderate amounts — up to three cups a day — may lower the risk of stroke, fatal heart disease and all-cause death, researchersContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The greener your neighborhood, the lower your risk of heart disease. That’s the takeaway from a new study, which reported that adding to a neighborhood’s green space can have a big payoff for public health. “For the cost of one emergency room visitContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Malignant brain tumor rates are declining among U.S. adults, but patients still have a low chance of survival, a new study finds. The researchers also found that rates of noncancerous tumors are on the rise, likely due to increased awareness and improvements inContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A number of symptoms are common among people who are newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a patient survey shows. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease in which the nerves’ protective layers are damaged, resulting in progressive disability. For the new study, researchersContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Overdose deaths linked to illicit “designer” benzodiazepines have surged in the United States, as underground labs crank out new synthetic variations on prescription tranquilizers like Valium, Xanax and Ativan. Overdose deaths involving illicit benzos increased more than sixfold (520%) between 2019 and 2020,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Even before COVID-19, college could be a challenging experience, but a new study suggests those stresses are much higher for female students. Still, in the face of a continuing pandemic, all students may need interventions to develop healthy coping strategies, the study authorsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The health impact of wildfires is already huge, and new research suggests it might also raise a mom-to-be’s risk for preterm birth, according to a new study. Wildfire smoke contains high levels of PM 2.5, the deadliest type of pollution from particles soContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Struggling to decide whether to spend another hour at the office or take a late afternoon stroll? Put on your walking shoes. Making leisure time a priority is good for your mental health. For many, though, especially folks who prize productivity above all,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Unvaccinated U.S. troops must immediately start getting COVID-19 vaccines, says a memo issued Tuesday by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which recently received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will be added to the list of requiredContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For breast cancer patients battling “chemo brain,” regular exercise may be a powerful prescription, a new study suggests. The term “chemo brain” refers to thinking and memory problems often experienced by patients who undergo chemotherapy. It’s “a growing clinical concern,” said study firstContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) – The coronavirus pandemic has posed significant challenges for many, but it did not appear to drive U.S. preteens and young teens to drugs. Repeated surveys of more than 7,800 10- to 14-year-olds between September 2019 and August 2020 found the overall rate ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — This year of pandemic isolation and anxiety has been tough for many, but an expert says college students are at particularly high risk for mental health issues as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. As students return to their campuses, it’s important forContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Schools are reopening as the Delta variant surges across America, a scary prospect for educators and parents alike. But experts representing teachers and doctors say reopening must happen for the sake of students, and a combo of vaccination and safety measures will helpContinue Reading