Grb10 offers a potential new approach for treating obesity
For many people, keeping a healthy body weight can be a challenge. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among adults 20 years-old and over, the prevalence of obesity is 42% in the U.S. Obesity-related conditions, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, are among the leading causes […]
Quinoa can make a better cookie
The “super grain” quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to research by Washington State University. In a study published in the Journal of Food Science, WSU researchers show that two types of quinoa, bred specifically to grow in Washington state, had great functionality as a potential high-fiber, high-protein additive flour for […]
Can a Healthy Lifestyle Prevent IBD?
Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle may prevent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to findings from an analysis of three prospective U.S. cohort studies, which were validated in three external European cohorts. In the primary analysis, maintaining low modifiable risk scores — based on risk factors including body mass index, smoking status, use of non-steroidal […]
Monoclonals for COVID in Pregnancy Pass Safety Test, Efficacy on the Other Hand …
Monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 was safe to use in pregnancy, but wasn’t all that effective, according to a single-center study. Among pregnant patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who received monoclonal antibody treatment, infusion reactions were rare, with 1.4% of patients experiencing mild, drug-related adverse events (AEs), reported Erin McCreary, PharmD, of University of Pittsburgh Medical […]
Model Predicts COVID Deaths Will Flatline This Winter
The U.S. probably won’t see a major surge in COVID deaths this winter, according to new models from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington in Seattle. By Feb. 1, 2023, daily deaths are projected to be at a high point of 335, which pales in comparison to the […]
Stigma, Health Discrimination Common for Hispanic Adults With HIV
Reports of stigma and healthcare discrimination run high among Hispanic adults with HIV, according to an analysis of self-reported data from the U.S. in 2018 to 2020. Of 2,690 people interviewed, the overall median HIV stigma score was 31.7 on a scale of 0 to 100 for this population, with higher median scores among women […]
Allergy Meds May Make Drug Overdoses More Dangerous, CDC Says
Antihistamines were involved in at least 15% of recent overdose deaths, according to 2019-2020 data from 43 states and the District of Columbia. Of 92,033 overdose deaths during this time period, 14.7% were antihistamine-positive and 3.6% were antihistamine-involved, reported Amanda Dinwiddie, MPH, of the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control in Atlanta, and […]
This Is The Best Time To Get Your Flu Shot This Year
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone 6 months and older should get their flu shot every season, with a few rare exceptions. While the flu has a reputation of being mild, that is not the case for many people. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year ― the […]
Acupuncture May Help Reduce Urinary Incontinence Episodes, Symptoms in Women
Acupuncture reduced episodes and symptoms of urinary incontinence in women, according to a meta-analysis of 10 clinical studies. Various forms of acupuncture significantly reduced episodes of stress urinary incontinence (SUI, P<0.00001), episodes and symptoms of urge urinary incontinence (UUI, P=0.01 to P<0.0001), and resulted in higher rates of patient-reported SUI cure (P=0.0007). The benefits came […]
The Uninsured Rate Is Down, Just In Time For Congress To Debate Health Care Again
The percentage of Americans without health insurance has fallen again, according to a government study released early Thursday. But whether that progress continues will depends greatly on what happens in Congress in the next few weeks. The study was a long-planned, regular update to the National Health Insurance Survey, one of several tools that government […]