Antioxidant flavonols linked to slower memory decline: Fruits, vegetables, tea may be helpful
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in several fruits and vegetables as well as tea and wine, may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a study published in the November 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. […]
Opinion | Mental Health Is a Slippery Slope When It Comes to Physician Well-Being
I applaud the efforts of several states that have enacted legislation to make it easier for physicians to get mental health treatment without incurring the wrath of physician health programs (PHPs). PHPs, while well-intended, are notoriously disruptive to the lives and careers of physicians struggling with depression, substance use disorders, and other mental health conditions. […]
Diet change may make biggest impact on reducing heart risk in people with hypertension
Among several lifestyle changes that may reduce cardiovascular disease, adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet may have the greatest impact for young and middle-aged adults with stage 1 hypertension, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022, held Sept. 7-10, 2022, in San Diego. The meeting […]
Herpes Viruses Linked to Brain Changes
Symptomatic herpes viruses were linked with several neurologic and cognitive features, but not with Alzheimer’s disease processes, a longitudinal cohort study showed. Among older adults who mainly were cognitively normal, herpes virus infection was associated with accelerated tissue loss in brain white matter over time, particularly in the temporal lobe, according to Keenan Walker, PhD, […]
Heart Defects Tend to Accompany Penis Abnormality at Birth
Boys with hypospadias were several times more likely to also have congenital heart disease compared with peers without the urethral birth defect, a cohort study showed. Active surveillance programs in Texas and Arkansas revealed that 5.5% to 7.0% of boys born with hypospadias had a co-occurring congenital heart defect (CHD). Boys with hypospadias were 5.8 […]
How Long Does Norovirus Usually Last? Symptoms & Diagnosis
Norovirus spreads easily and infects people in several ways. Symptoms of norovirus infection usually last about two to three days. Kids with norovirus infection should not go to school or childcare until there are no symptoms for at least 24 hours. Moreover, they should avoid swimming pools until they’re well again. Children in diapers should […]
Opinion | LGBTQ+ Basics: 10 Things Your Queer Patient Wishes You Knew
Several months ago, I wrote a post on a Facebook community of over 17,000 Black physicians. The post asked them what they would do and how they would react if their child told them they were gay. The responses I received ranged from “I will love and accept them” to “Heaven forbid!” to “I will […]
Biden Administration Announces Steps to Increase Infant Formula Supply
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced several actions Thursday aimed at relieving a nationwide shortage of infant formula. “President Biden has directed his administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country,” the White House said in a fact sheet. […]
How Do They Test for ADHD in Adults? 7 Diagnostic Steps
Doctors may conduct several tests to detect attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Learn about how ADHD in adults is diagnosed There is no specific test that can detect attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. However, doctors can confirm a diagnosis of adult ADHD based on multiple tests and evaluations. According to the […]
What Are the 27 Basic Emotions? Effects on Physical Health
There are several theories that define the types of emotions in various ways. In the latest research conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, 27 distinct categories of emotions have been identified. There are several theories that define the types of emotions in various ways. Some theories say there are eight basic emotions, while others […]