Veterans May Face Lower Risk for CTE Than Ex-Athletes
Latest Neurology News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) A degenerative brain condition uncovered in some former professional athletes has been reported in military veterans as well, but a new study suggests it’s uncommon and questions whether service itself confers the risk. At issue is a condition called chronic traumatic […]
AHA News: Take These 7 Healthy Habits on Your Summer Road Trip
Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (American Heart Association News) You’ve spent the past couple of years staying fit and healthy despite the unusual circumstances of mostly staying home. Now you’re packing the car for a well-deserved summer road trip, fraught with fast food, convenience stores and hours of sitting around with unhealthy […]
Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study
Latest Pregnancy News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) The babies of women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy may have developmental difficulties during their first year, a new study suggests. Researchers found that pregnant women with COVID-19 were more likely to have preterm births and infants with developmental problems. The […]
Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Cancer News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 You’ve added fish to your diet to eat healthy, but now a new study delivers some bad news: Fish lovers may have a slightly increased risk of melanoma. Researchers followed over 490,000 older Americans and found the 20% with the highest intake had […]
Brain Changes May Be Hallmark of Anorexia
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) People with anorexia nervosa show significant shrinkage in three important areas of the brain, new research reveals. The researchers said their study findings highlight the importance of early treatment, to prevent long-term structural brain changes in people with the eating and mental health disorder. The […]
Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Cancer News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 You’ve added fish to your diet to eat healthy, but now a new study delivers some bad news: Fish lovers may have a slightly increased risk of melanoma. Researchers followed over 490,000 older Americans and found the 20% with the highest intake had […]
AHA News: After Stroke at 32, Young Mom’s Small Town Pitched in to Help
Latest Heart News THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Elizabeth Gilberg recently picked up a few new skills. At 50, she’s learned to knit and is relearning how to quilt. She took lessons in cross-country skiing and tried her hand at beekeeping. Bike riding didn’t go so well, but she’s game to keep […]
Who Sleeps Better, Singles or Couples? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Sleep News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore. Yet, a new study suggests that adults who share their beds with a partner […]
Isolation May Raise Odds for Dementia, Brain Study Suggests
Latest Alzheimer’s News THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) Staying connected to others may help protect your brain as you age, new research reveals. The study showed that social isolation — but not loneliness — can cause changes to certain brain structures and increase the risk of dementia. The findings suggest that social isolation could […]
Could Milk Raise a Man’s Odds for Prostate Cancer?
Latest Cancer News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) Men who drink lots of milk may be more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don’t, new research finds. When compared to men who consumed just 1 or 2 teaspoons of milk every day, men who drank about 1¾ […]