WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution has long been known to harm the heart and lungs, but new research suggests it might also raise the risk of breast cancer. Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) discoveredContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia. The finding stems from a look at the onset of dementia among nearly 50,000 Brits. All wereContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Staying up late comes naturally to some folks, whether they’re working or relaxing deep into the night. But being a night owl might come at a cost to one’s health. People who are night owls have a higher risk than early birds ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seniors, pick up those knitting needles, some paintbrushes or that favorite novel, because new research suggests that having a hobby is linked to having lower depression in older people. Hobbies might include anything from gardening to playing games, arts and crafts, volunteering, readingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When you have COVID-19, when are you most infectious? Researchers are getting closer to an answer, with a new study finding that folks exhale the highest amounts of virus during the first eight days of their illness. Scientists found that patients exhale quiteContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young people who vape are more likely to experience chronic stress, though it isn’t clear whether it was the stress that brought on the vaping or the vaping that caused the stress, investigators say. “Research is starting to show how vaping affects youngContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is raising the question of whether that pollution is contributing to suicides in rural America. Researchers found aContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. government’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people. The crisis line has now launched services in American Sign Language (ASL) to help callers who are deaf or hard of hearing. The ASL services were launchedContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could an algorithm take your job someday? Concerns about artificial intelligence, or AI, are plaguing U.S. workers, according to a new American Psychological Association poll. Some workers are uncomfortable with the way their employers are tracking them, while others worry that AI willContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults. Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an expert at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Being prepared can help prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it’s wrong. In an analysis of about 200 studies involving millions of couples, researchers came to the conclusion that there is littleContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Therapies based on a hormone people make while exercising may be the next frontier in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers have found that the exercise-induced hormone irisin may reduce both the plaque and the tau tangles characteristic of theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Global warming has been linked to higher rates of asthma, heart disease and other health concerns. Now, new research suggests that rising temperatures across the planet may place pregnant women at greater risk for severe pregnancy-related illnesses, especially in their third trimester. AndContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — “Vain” isn’t a word normally associated with football players, but many wide receivers believe they look slim and fleet-footed with a lower number on their jersey rather than a higher one. New research shows these players are onto something. In two experiments, subjectsContinue Reading