MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the beloved television sitcom “Friends,” died on Saturday. Perry, 54, was best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the long-running show, but he also starred in many other roles. Capt. Scot Williams, of theContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many law enforcement officers own firearms but fail to store them properly, claims a study that points to an increased risk of suicide. Police officers are also more likely to have suicidal thoughts, according to research from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.Continue Reading
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Halloween is often frightening for loved ones who have demential, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary. “Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone with dementia because of how these illnesses impact the brain. Scary sights, frightfulContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of older Americans may be unaware they have memory and thinking impairments — mostly because their doctors aren’t diagnosing them, new research suggests. After analyzing Medicare data covering 40 million older Americans, researchers found that only a small percentage of expected cases ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people with diabetes take the drug metformin to control their blood sugar levels. Meant to be taken for the long term, new research now suggests that stopping it early may up the risk of developing thinking and memory problems as patients age.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults’ brains, new research suggests. The study, of over 80,000 older adults, found those with triglycerides in the “high-normal” or moderately high range were lessContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Now you can add neighborhood environment to that list. A new study finds low income levels and a lack of green spaces are among the factorsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they have developed a simple blood test that can spot biomarkers associated with bipolar disorder, potentially easing diagnosis. For the study, British researchers used both an online psychiatric assessment and a blood test to diagnose the condition. Many patients had previouslyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Health workers are experiencing ever-increasing levels of harassment and burnout in the wake of the pandemic, a new federal survey has found. Reports of harassment on the job more than doubled during the pandemic years, and nearly half of health care workers oftenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heated yoga classes can help some people with depression feel a lot better within a couple months — even if they practice just once a week, a small clinical trial suggests. The study, of 65 people with moderate-to-severe depression, found that those randomlyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mid-life isn’t too late to make a dietary change to preserve brain health. Women who started following the diet known as DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) to lower their blood pressure were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and otherContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The party drug ketamine has gotten a lot of notice for its potential to help people with severe and persistent depression who haven’t responded to other treatments. But a new study has discovered the drug’s effect may be in the heads of patientsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to ban a cancer-causing chemical commonly used as a furniture cleaner and degreaser. The ban would prohibit most uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) within one year. Limited remaining commercial and industrial uses would be phased out overContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many college kids are depressed and anxious, especially when they are a minority on campus or the first in their family to go to a university, a new study finds. These feelings may be particularly pronounced among minorities attending mostly white colleges, theContinue Reading