Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Bisexual women may face a higher heart disease risk, new research suggests

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Most people may not consider sexual orientation a risk factor for heart disease — but a recent study suggests that bisexual women may have poorer cardiovascular health (CVH) than heterosexual females. Researchers analyzed data from 12,180 people with an average age of 39.  About half of those people were female.  IRREGULAR SLEEP COULD PUT...

Irregular sleep could put you in the danger zone for heart disease: study

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If you go to bed and wake up at different times throughout the week — or if your sleep gets disrupted during the night — you could face a higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study published by the American Heart Association. The study looked at 2,032 older adults, measuring both the duration and timing of their sleep.  For a seven-day...

Popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise risk of heart attack and stroke: study

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A popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study from the Cleveland Clinic revealed. Researchers evaluated more than 4,000 people in the U.S. and Europe. Those who consumed high amounts of erythritol had a greater risk of developing major adverse cardiovascular events, which could include stroke,...

2 die from cholera in Syria after a devastating earthquake damages health, water infrastructure

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Two people have died of cholera in Syria's opposition-held northwest in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that hit the area, a source from the rescue force that operates there told Reuters on Tuesday. The earthquake left more than 4,000 people dead in the rebel-controlled zone near the Turkish border and damaged fragile health and water infrastructure,...

Monday, February 27, 2023

Victims of Ohio train derailment can get free medical assistance from virtual health care company

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As residents of East Palestine, Ohio, continue to struggle in the aftermath of the train derailment and subsequent toxic chemical fires earlier this month, a health-focused company has pledged to provide free medical care for victims. The Wellness Company of Boca Raton, Florida, is a virtual provider of health care, supplements and wellness services. It...

Be well: Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health

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Eggs used to get a bad rap because of their high cholesterol content. Yet a new study shows they may actually be good for heart health. The study, which was recently published in the journal Nutrients, found that eating one to three eggs per week could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 60%. IS THERE A CHICKEN COOP IN YOUR FUTURE AS...

Wearable fitness trackers with sensing technology could interfere with implantable cardiac devices: study

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Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients should be aware of the risks. Some smart scales, smart rings and wearable fitness devices that use "bioimpedance," a sensing technology that emits a tiny unnoticeable electrical current into the body, may interfere with cardiac...

Sunday, February 26, 2023

CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug's spread

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The CDC issued a warning to health care providers this week about an uptick nationwide in "extensively drug-resistant" shigellosis, which is a bacterial infection that affects the intestines and causes inflammatory diarrhea.  There are about 450,000 shigellosis infections every year. The CDC reports that 5% of all infections in 2022 were extensively...

For acute lower back pain, these are the best medications, new study finds

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Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments, with four out of five people experiencing it at some point in their lives, according to the website for the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. For immediate relief after a back injury, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are usually the go-to. Yet with many different medications lining drugstore...

Biden admin to limit telehealth prescriptions for some controlled drugs

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The Biden administration is moving to require patients to be evaluated by a physician in person before receiving prescriptions for some controlled medications, including Adderall and OxyContin. The proposal would reverse a policy enacted during the coronavirus pandemic that allowed doctors to prescribe these medications through telehealth appointments....

New York nurse accused of slamming baby onto bassinet fired, under investigation

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A nurse in New York who was caught on video allegedly slamming a newborn face-first onto a bassinet was fired and is under investigation. The incident, which occurred at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip on Long Island, is being investigated by the Suffolk County Police Department's Special Victims Section. The baby, Nikko, was two days...

Saturday, February 25, 2023

FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID

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People will soon be able to self-test for both flu and COVID-19 in one fell swoop — without leaving their homes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the first over-the-counter (OTC) home test that can detect both influenza A and B as well as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Using samples from a nasal swab, the Lucira COVID-19...

Friday, February 24, 2023

CDC advisory group finds insufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster a year

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A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory group said Friday it isn’t recommending more than one annual coronavirus vaccine booster.  The working committee, which is part of the CDC’s Advisory Committee For Immunization Practices, found insufficient evidence that more than one shot a year would benefit older or immunocompromised...

Could a urine test detect pancreatic and prostate cancer? Study shows 99% success rate

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A simple urine test could detect pancreatic and prostate cancer with up to a 99% rate of accuracy, says a team of researchers from the Surface & Nano Materials Division of the Korea Institute of Materials Science. Dr. Ho Sang Jung, lead author of the study, said cancer urine contains cancer metabolites and is different from normal urine.  The...

Laxatives taken on consistent basis could increase dementia risk, new study finds

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Older adults who take laxatives on a regular basis could face a 51% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who do not use them, a new study published in the journal Neurology suggests. However, there are caveats to the study.  Titled "Association Between Regular Laxative Use and Incident Dementia in UK Biobank Participants," the...

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Ozempic is a ‘Band-Aid’ on the root of childhood obesity: toxic food, former pharma consultant says

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A former Coca-Cola and pharmaceutical consultant said the push to put kids on weight-loss drugs ignores what he calls the root issue behind obesity — added sugars and processed food — and will fail to prevent more people from developing the disease.  The American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) released guidelines last month encouraging...

Most US states failing to protect schools' water from lead contaminants, study finds

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Could drinking from the school’s water fountain put your child’s health at risk?  The odds are higher than parents might think, according to a new report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center in Denver, Colorado, called "Get the Lead Out." Researchers examined each U.S. state’s policy in regard to preventing lead contamination...

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men: new study

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Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men, according to a new study by researchers from Cedars-Sinai Cancer in Los Angeles, California. The findings were published recently in the journal Gastroenterology. Pancreatic cancer rates have been climbing for both genders — but women ages 55 and younger saw a 2.4% higher increase compared...

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Post-COVID, many parents are giving kids fever-reducing medicine when it's not necessary: study

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Parents might want to think twice before reaching for aspirin or ibuprofen to bring down a child’s fever. One in three parents give their kids fever-reducing medicine when it’s not really needed, a new study from Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan found. In response to a poll, 33% of parents said they would administer meds if their kids...

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