Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet: Vegans and omnivores who do resistance training may have similar bone structure
People on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones than other people on a vegan diet, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. About 6 percent of people in the United […]
About 1 in 20 COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Long-Term Loss of Smell, Taste
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) Some 27 million people worldwide could suffer long-lasting damage to their sense of smell or taste following COVID-19 infection, and women are particularly vulnerable, a new study reports. “Our findings are likely to be of substantial relevance to general doctors and otolaryngologists in the counseling of […]
People with poor sleep behaviors may be at risk for fatty liver disease: Study shows people who stay up late, snore and nap are at highest risk
People with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Fatty liver disease is the leading chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting about a quarter of the adult population. This type of liver disease is fueled by metabolic […]
Want to Live Longer? Exercise More, Study Confirms – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Exercise & Fitness News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 Middle-aged people could add years to their lives just by getting off the couch and going for a walk every day — though it wouldn’t hurt to do even more, a large new study suggests. The researchers followed over 100,000 Americans […]
Smell, Taste Dysfunction May Persist in 27 Million COVID Cases
Long-lasting smell or taste dysfunction may affect about 27 million people globally who have had SARS-CoV-2 infection, a meta-analysis with parametric cure modeling showed. An estimated 5.6% and 4.4% of COVID-19 patients may develop persistent self-reported smell and taste dysfunction, respectively, representing 15 million and 12 million cases worldwide as of July 2022, reported Song […]
Eating more ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of dementia
People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers […]
Green tea extract promotes gut health, lowers blood sugar: Study shows potential to reduce risks of metabolic syndrome
New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and decreasing “leaky gut.” Researchers said this is the first study assessing whether the health risks linked to the condition known […]
Feeling addicted to food? Your parents’ drinking habits may impact your risk
People with a parent with a history of alcohol problems are at greater risk for showing signs of addiction to highly processed foods, a new University of Michigan study found. These foods, such as ice cream, chocolate, pizza and fries, contain unnaturally high amounts of refined carbohydrates and fats that may trigger an addictive response […]
Monkeypox: Symptoms, Pictures, Treatment, Outbreak, Vaccine & Prevention
What is the history of monkeypox including the 2022 outbreak? Monkeypox has a relatively recent history. People first discovered it in monkeys in 1958, although a “vesicular disease in monkeys” was described in the 1860s. The disease, and eventually the causative virus, was named monkeypox because the lesions (pox) seen in monkeys developed like other […]
Sexual Dysfunction, Hair Loss Among Long COVID Symptoms
People who had COVID reported a wider range of post-infection symptoms to their primary care physicians than expected, a retrospective matched cohort study in the U.K. showed. Overall, 62 symptoms were significantly associated with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection after 12 weeks, reported Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, MBBS, MPH, of University of Birmingham in England, and colleagues. […]