Some Diabetes Meds Might Also Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Latest Alzheimer’s News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) Older adults who take certain diabetes drugs may see a slower decline in their memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. Researchers in South Korea found that among older people who’d been having memory issues, those using diabetes […]
New Drug Might Be Non-Surgical Option for Common Skin Cancers
Latest Cancer News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) An experimental gel has shown early promise in treating the most common form of skin cancer — hinting at a potential alternative to surgery in the future. Researchers tested the gel in 30 patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), […]
How Did the Pandemic Affect Cancer Clinical Trials?
Latest Cancer News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) The pandemic widely disrupted medical care across the United States, but a new study reports that clinical trials testing cancer treatments were able to carry on. Researchers found that U.S. cancer trials quickly responded to the pandemic in the […]
‘Moderate’ Drinking May Be Heart-Healthy
Latest Heart News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) Here’s a reason to not feel guilty about drinking a glass of wine every evening: A new study suggests that people who drink moderately may have lower risks for both heart attack and stroke than teetotalers — even when […]
Vaping During Pregnancy Could Raise Odds for ‘Preemie’ Babies
Latest Pregnancy News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) Women who use electronic cigarettes during pregnancy may be at heightened risk of having an underweight or preterm baby, a new study suggests. The study of more than 79,000 U.S. mothers found that when women regularly used e-cigarettes late […]
5-Minute Daily Breathing Exercise May Equal Meds in Lowering Blood Pressure
Latest High Blood Pressure News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) A quick daily “workout” for the breathing muscles may help people lower their blood pressure to a similar degree as exercise or even medication, a small study suggests. The technique is called inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST), […]
Potato Chips, Fatty Lunches Raise Heart Risks – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Heart News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 A steady lunch routine of cheeseburgers and fries may shorten your life, but loading your dinner plate with vegetables could do the opposite. Those are among the findings of a new study looking at the potential health effects of not only […]
Potato Chips, Fatty Lunches Raise Heart Risks – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Heart News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 A steady lunch routine of cheeseburgers and fries may shorten your life, but loading your dinner plate with vegetables could do the opposite. Those are among the findings of a new study looking at the potential health effects of not only […]
Too Many Older Americans Are Taking Daily Aspirin
Latest Heart News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) Many older adults are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off first-time heart problems — despite guidelines that now discourage it, a new study finds. Researchers found that one-half to 62% of U.S. adults aged 70 and […]