Statins May Cut Stroke Risk After Cancer Radiation
Radiation therapy can cause arteries to scar or thicken, leading to blockages that can result in heart attacks and strokes. Statins work by keeping plaques from building up in blood vessels,...
View ArticleLong Workdays Could Raise Your Stroke Risk
The researchers found a strong association between working long hours and stroke risk, for men and women alike. The link seemed stronger for people under the age of 50.
View ArticleFitness in Middle Age Cuts Men's COPD Odds Later
Those who had high fitness levels stayed healthier and had longer lives, as well -- up to 1.5 to 2 years longer, the study found.
View Article'Unprofessional' Surgeons' Cases Have Worse Results
Patients whose surgeons had been reported for unprofessional behavior were at increased risk for complications such as wound infections, pneumonia, blood clots, kidney failure, stroke and heart attack.
View ArticleReport: Skull 'Horns' Linked to Smartphone Use
The bone spurs, caused by forward tilting of the head, develop in the skull, just above the neck, researchers said.
View ArticleU.S. Teens' Pot Use Has Jumped 10-fold Since 1990s
The number of “dual users” is also up: Teens who admit to using both marijuana and alcohol at least once a month has almost doubled -- from 3.6% in 1991 to 7.6% in 2017.
View ArticleMore Than 5 Million Cancer Survivors Are In Pain
Chronic pain and high impact chronic pain among cancer survivors in the study were almost double that of the general population, the study co-author said.
View ArticleDrug, Alcohol Deaths Soar After Weight-Loss Surgery
The reason isn't clear, but laboratory studies have shown that a particular form of gastric bypass surgery changes the way the body reacts to drugs and alcohol.
View Article10 Daily Rituals to Tame Clutter and Reduce Stress
10 Clutter Solutions That Reduce Stress For adults with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), housework is the first thing to slide when you are feeling overwhelmed. You’re too busy, upset, or rushed to...
View ArticleHow to Distinguish ADHD’s Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria from Bipolar Disorder
Q: “How can diagnosing clinicians differentiate between rejection sensitive dysphoria – the emotional highs and lows associated with ADHD – and the similar ups and downs of bipolar disorder?” A:...
View ArticleNorovirus Fears Stir Recall of Frozen Blackberries
The products under recall include 16-ounce bags of berries sold at Walmart as Great Value Frozen Blackberries and 12-ounce bags sold at Save-A-Lot under the brand name Tipton Grove Frozen Mixed Berries.
View ArticleChris Hemsworth Is an Everyday Superhero
“Thor” star Chris Hemsworth talks about fitness, family, anxiety, and why every child deserves the type of support, care, and love that he got from his parents.
View Article10 Questions for Common
Award-winning actor and musician Common answers questions about love, family, health, and what he likes most about acting.
View ArticleFew Pregnant Women Get Right Amount of Nutrients
Some are taking higher levels of nutrients than is healthy, the study finds. And.almost all are eating too much salt.
View ArticleCancer Survivors May Have Lower Odds for Dementia
The findings support the theory that some of the biological processes that contribute to cancer may actually protect against dementia. But, what are those mechanisms?
View ArticleHigh Arsenic Levels Found in 2 Bottled Water Brands
The Center for Environmental Health in California found that the brands Penafiel, owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, and Starkey, owned by Whole Foods, contain levels of arsenic that are higher than tap water...
View ArticleStill Too Much Processed Meat, Too Little Fish in U.S. Diet
The top five types of processed meats consumed in 2015-2016 were: luncheon meat (39%), sausage (24%), hot dogs (9%), ham (9%) and bacon (5%).
View ArticleFlying Insects in Hospitals Carry 'Superbug' Germs
Researchers collected nearly 20,000 flies, aphids, ants, wasps, bees and moths at seven hospitals in England over 18 months, and found that almost 9 in 10 insects had potentially harmful bacteria on...
View ArticleThoughts Escape Like Butterflies
I married my husband 19 years ago. We have 4 children together and every single day we survive, so I guess you could say we are winning. My husband is my best friend. He is humorous, intelligent,...
View ArticleWhy the “2-Minute Rule” Doesn’t Work for Adults with ADHD
Standard productivity advice says, “If a task will only take 2 minutes, drop everything and complete that task now.” That “2-minute rule” doesn’t work for adults with attention deficit disorder (ADHD...
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