Diet
Higher intakes of certain fruits and vegetables may result in fewer menopause symptoms
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 minutes ago
A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests that it may also play a role in lessening various menopause symptoms. Study results are published online today in *Menopause*, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Although hormone therapy has been proven to be an acceptable method for treatment of menopause-related symptoms for many women, the search for nonpharmacologic treatment options is ongoing, especially for women with certain risk factors and those who are not candidates for hormon... more »
Cocoa could bring sweet relief to walking pain for people with peripheral artery disease
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 days ago
Circulation Research journal report AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Consumption of cocoa may improve walking performance for patients with peripheral artery disease, according to the results of a small, preliminary, phase II research trial published today in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation Research. In a small study of 44 peripheral artery disease patients over age 60, those who drank a beverage containing flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months were able to walk up to 42.6 meters further in a 6-minute walking test, compared to those who drank the same nu... more »
Daily potato intake leads to better diet quality compared to refined grains
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 days ago
Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet. A randomized crossover study that included 50 generally healthy adults directly compared the nutrient quality and impact on cardiometabolic risk factors of non-fried potatoes to refined grains. The study was conducted by researchers at Penn State and was recently published in the *British Journal of Nutrition*. Its findings demonstrate that potatoes can support a healthy diet; daily intake ... more »
Diet makes a difference in fight against hospital-acquired infection
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
New UNLV research shows promise for role of a high-carb, low-protein, and low-fat diet in fighting off C. diff infections Popular diets low in carbs and high in fat and protein might be good for the waistline, but a new UNLV study shows that just the opposite may help to alleviate the hospital-acquired infection *Clostridioides difficile*. In a study published in *mSystems*, an open access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, UNLV scientists found that an interaction between antibiotic use and a high-fat/high-protein diet exacerbate *C. diff* infections in mice. Convers... more »
Eating red meat and processed meat hikes heart disease, death risk
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
Northwestern University - Eating red meat, processed meat or poultry raises risk of cardiovascular disease - Eating meat - but not poultry- raises risk of dying from all causes - New findings contradict a recent controversial study saying people don't need to reduce their consumption of red meat and processed meat Drop the steak knife. After a controversial study last fall recommending that it was not necessary for people to change their diet in terms of red meat and processed meat, a large, carefully analyzed new study links red and processed meat consumption with... more »
Lower protein diet may lessen risk for cardiovascular disease
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
A plant-based diet may be key to lowering risk for heart disease. Penn State researchers determined that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids -- which occur in protein-rich foods, such as meats, dairy, nuts and soy -- were associated with a decreased risk for cardiovascular disease. The team also found that the average American consumes almost two and a half times more sulfur amino acids than the estimated average requirement. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. A subcategory, called sulfur amino acids, including methionine and cysteine, play various roles in metaboli... more »
Vegetarian diet linked with lower risk of urinary tract infect
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
A vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study in *Scientific Reports* suggests. UTIs are usually caused by gut bacteria, such as E. coli, which enter the urinary tract through the urethra and affect the kidneys and bladder. Previous research has shown that meat is a major reservoir for E. coli strains known to cause UTIs, but it is unknown whether avoiding meat reduces the risk of UTIs. Chin-Lon Lin and colleagues assessed the incidence of UTIs in 9,724 Buddhists in Taiwan, who participated in the Tzu Chi Vegetarian Study, a study... more »
Your gums reveal your diet
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
Sweet soft drinks and lots of sugar increase the risk of both dental cavities and inflammation of the gums - known as periodontal diseases - and if this is the case, then healthy eating habits should be prioritised even more. This is the conclusion of a research result from Aarhus University. Most of us are aware that sweets and other sugary food and drink increase the risk of dental cavities. A new research result now suggests that a sugary diet can also promote periodontal diseases. The results have been obtained in connection with a critical review of the literature over the past ... more »
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
The typical American adult gets one of every five calories from a restaurant, but eating out is a recipe for meals of poor nutritional quality in most cases, according to a new study by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Published today in The *Journal of Nutrition*, the study analyzed the dietary selections of more than 35,000 U.S. adults from 2003-2016 in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) who dined at full-service (those with wait staff) or fast-food restaurants, which included pizza shops and what h... more »
Antioxidant flavonol linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
People who eat or drink more foods with the antioxidant flavonol, which is found in nearly all fruits and vegetables as well as tea, may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's dementia years later, according to a study published in the January 29, 2020, online issue of *Neurology®*, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "More research is needed to confirm these results, but these are promising findings," said study author Thomas M. Holland, MD, of Rush University in Chicago. "Eating more fruits and vegetables and drinking more tea could be a fairly inexpensive an... more »
Fermented soy products linked to lower risk of death
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
A higher intake of fermented soy products, such as miso and natto, is associated with a lower risk of death, finds a study from Japan published by *The BMJ* today. However, the researchers stress that the findings should be interpreted with caution as they may have been affected by unmeasured (confounding) factors. In Asian countries, especially Japan, several types of soy products are widely consumed, such as natto (soybeans fermented with *Bacillus subtilis*), miso (soybeans fermented with *Aspergillus oryzae*), and tofu (soybean curd). It is, however, still unclear whether diffe... more »
Weight loss and health improvements with Mediterranean, fasting & paleo diets
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
There were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting and Paleo diets, though adherence to the diets dropped off considerably during the one-year study, new University of Otago research shows. Intermittent fasting - whereby participants limit their energy intake to about 25 per cent of their usual diet (500kcal for women and 600kcal for men) on two self-selected days per week, led to slightly more weight loss than the other diets. The Mediterranean diet also improved blood sugar levels. Co-lead author Dr Melyssa R... more »
Eating yogurt may help lessen the risk of breast cancer
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say researchers. Scientists say their idea- as yet unproven - is supported by the available evidence, which is that bacterial induced inflammation is linked to cancer. The paper in the journal *Medical Hypotheses* is by Lancaster University medical student Auday Marwaha, Professor Jim Morris from the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust and Dr Rachael Rigby from Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine. The researchers say that: "There is a simple, inexpensive potential pre... more »
With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
Though study does suggest that high fiber diets may be healthier overall Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health People who eat high fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their high fiber diet is protein-rich as compared to carbohydrate-rich, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers, whose findings were published online January 15 in the journal *Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology*, analyzed data from a clinical trial of high fiber diets. They determined that when the 16... more »
Keto diet works best in small doses
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
A ketogenic diet -- which provides 99% of calories from fat and only 1% from carbohydrates -- produces health benefits in the short term, but negative effects after about a week, Yale researchers found in a study of mice. The results offer early indications that the keto diet could, over limited time periods, improve human health by lowering diabetes risk and inflammation. They also represent an important first step toward possible clinical trials in humans. The keto diet has become increasingly popular as celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Lebron James, and Kim Kardashian, h... more »
An egg a day not tied to risk of heart disease
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
The controversy about whether eggs are good or bad for your heart health may be solved, and about one a day is fine. A team of researchers from the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences found the answer by analyzing data from three large, long-term multinational studies. The results suggest there is no harm from consuming eggs. Given that the majority of individuals in the study consumed one or fewer eggs per day, it would be safe to consume this level, says Mahshid Dehghan, first author and a PHRI investigator. "Moderate e... more
Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
Two-year study examined walnut consumption among study groups in California and Spain Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center Eating walnuts may help slow cognitive decline in at-risk groups of the elderly population, according to a study conducted by researchers in California and Spain. The Walnuts and Healthy Aging Study, published this month in The *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, found that walnut consumption by healthy, elderly adults had little effect on cognitive function over two years, but it had greater effect on elderly adults who had smoked more an... more »
High-protein diets boost artery-clogging plaque
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 4 weeks ago
Such diets lead to weight loss but could increase heart attack risk Washington University School of Medicine [image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *An unstable plaque builds up inside the aorta of a mouse on a high-protein diet. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals how high-protein... view more Credit: Razani Lab High-protein diets may help people lose weight and build muscle, but a new study in mice suggests they have a down side: They lead to more plaque in the arteries. Further, the new research shows that high-protein diets spur unstable plaque -- the k... more »
Mindfulness
Mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotion
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 7 minutes ago
Merely a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotions, a new study by researchers at Yale, Columbia, and Dartmouth shows. The effect of mindfulness was so pronounced, they found, that even when participants were subjected to high heat on their forearm, their brain responded as if it was experiencing normal temperature. "It's as if the brain was responding to warm temperature, not very high heat," said Yale's Hedy Kober, associate professor of psychiatry and psychology and corresponding author of the paper, which appeared in the journal... more »
Early Childhood
Natural sugars in breastmilk contribute to to early childhood height and weight
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 day ago
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) found in breastmilk may influence a child’s growth from infancy through early childhood, according to a study supported by the *Eunice Kennedy Shriver* National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study also suggested that maternal obesity may affect HMO composition in breastmilk. The study was led by Lars Bode, Ph.D., at the University of California, San Diego. It appears in *The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*. HMOs are complex sugars found in breastmilk, but infants do n... more »
Component of human breast milk enhances cognitive development in babies
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
Maternal factors, such as breast milk, have been shown to affect a baby's development, and previous animal studies have determined that a carbohydrate, the oligosaccharide 2'FL found in maternal milk, positively influences neurodevelopment. Now, in the first study done in humans, investigators at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego, have shown that 2'FL found in breast milk enhances cognitive development. Findings will be published in *PLOS ONE* on Feb 12. In this cohort study of 50 mothers and their babies, investigators ana... more »
Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
Many people turn to artificial or so-called natural sweeteners to cut calories and lose weight. A new study led by Dr. Raylene Reimer, PhD, published in the high-impact journal *Gut* discovered that the consumption of low-calorie sweeteners while pregnant increased body fat in their offspring and disrupted their gut microbiota - the trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit the intestinal tract and affect our health and risk of numerous diseases. The findings are significant as they impact the critical early years of life, particularly during pregnancy and breast ... more »
Medicine and supplements
Acetaminophen and forgiveness
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 days ago
Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends. The emotional distress that often accompanies these experiences is called social pain, and it may cause sadness, depression and loneliness, as well as actual physical pain, research has shown. A study, published recently in the *Annals of Behavioral Medicine* may have found an antidote - forgiveness combined with acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. For the study, researchers followed a gr... more »
Shingles vaccine may also reduce stroke risk
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference - Poster Presentation TP493 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SHARE PRINT E-MAIL DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2020 -- Shingles, a viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus, is linked to an increased risk of stroke. A new study found that Zoster Vaccine Live, one type of shingles vaccination, may prevent some older adults from having a stroke, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020 - Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, a world premier meeting for researchers... more »
Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
Skeletal muscle mass and strength are critical in helping prevent falls, fractures, and disability. Yet, they continue to decline during the menopause transition. A new study showed that the prolonged use (defined as ≥13 mo) of hormone therapy (HT) was associated with higher muscle mass and less chance of sarcopenia. Study results are published online today in *Menopause*, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Sarcopenia is defined as a loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that mostly affects older people. In addition to increasing the risk of falls and f... more »
Statins: Researchers uncover how cholesterol-lowering drugs cause muscle pain
Patients who take statins in order to lower their blood cholesterol levels often complain about muscle problems, typically muscle pain. But why this occurs is still largely unresolved. In a recent study, the pharmaceutical scientists Professo... more »
Statin use alone or with metformin is associated with lower prostate cancer mortality from all causes, among high-risk patients
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 week ago
Among high-risk prostate cancer patients - those with high PSA and Gleason scores of 8 or more - many will develop a difficult-to-treat disease. Preliminary research suggests that two commonly prescribed medications, cholesterol-lowering statins and the diabetes therapy metformin may have anticancer effects. However, it is unclear which of these two medications - commonly prescribed together -- contributes the most and whether they can impact high-risk prostate cancer. New research shows that statins, alone or with metformin, increase survival in men with high-risk prostate cancer. ... more »
Healthy habits still vital after starting blood pressure, cholesterol medications
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
*Research Highlights:* - Heart-healthy lifestyle habits are always recommended whether blood pressure or cholesterol medications are prescribed or not, yet many patients let healthy habits slip after starting the prescription drugs. - In a Finnish study, people who started blood pressure or cholesterol medications were more likely to gain weight and exercise less compared to those who didn't take these medications. Heart-healthy lifestyle modifications are always recommended whether blood pressure or cholesterol medications are prescribed or not. However, a new ... more »
Pain medication tramadol was linked with a higher risk of hip fractures
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
Use of the pain medication tramadol was linked with a higher risk of hip fractures compared with the use of other pain medications in an analysis of a patient database. The analysis, which is published in the *Journal of Bone and Mineral Research*, compared tramadol use with codeine, naproxen, ibuprofen, celecoxib, and etoricoxib use among adults aged 50 years or older. During one-year follow-up, 518 hip fractures occurred among 146,956 patients taking tramadol, corresponding to approximately one additional new hip fracture per 1000 person-years relative to taking codeine (3.7 vs. ... more »
Choosing common pain relievers: It's complicated
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
Researchers examine benefits and risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Florida Atlantic University [image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *NSAIDs include aspirin, traditional non-aspirin NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, (Motrin or Advil), naproxen, (Aleve) and diclofenac, (Voltaren) as well as selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors (COXIBs), such as celecoxib (Celebrex), and... view more Credit: Florida Atlantic University About 29 million Americans use over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain. Every year in the United States, NSAID use is attributed to approxima... more »
Zinc lozenges did not shorten the duration of colds
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
University of Helsinki Administration of zinc acetate lozenges to common cold patients did not shorten colds in a randomized trial published in *BMJ Open*. Eight controlled trials previously reported that zinc lozenges reduced the duration of the common cold, but several other trials did not find benefit. Variation in the types of zinc lozenges has been proposed as one explanation for the divergence in the study findings. Many studies with negative findings used lozenges that had low doses of zinc or contained ingredients such as citric acid that bind zinc ions preventing the release... more »
Exercise
Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
Regular aerobic exercise may decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease IOS Press [image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *Representative brain glucose metabolism scan from a participant in the usual low level of physical activity group (left) and from a participant in the moderate intensity aerobic training group (right).... view more Credit: Brain Plasticity Amsterdam, NL, February 3, 2020 - Individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) because of family history or genetic predisposition who engaged in six months of aerobic exercise training improved their brain glucose metaboli... more »
Physical activity is good for your appetite, too
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
Following a dietary weight loss program can be difficult. Many factors trigger diet lapses, which can lead to weight loss failure. Experts disagree on whether physical activity increases risk or protects against diet lapses. While some studies show exercise leads to overeating by increasing appetite and/or a person’s justification for eating, other studies show exercise regulates hunger and may help reduce overeating. Researchers from the *Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center)* in the College of Arts and Sciences at Drexel University found exercise to be a pr... more »»
High and low exercise intensity found to influence brain function differently
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
A new study shows for the first time that low and high exercise intensities differentially influence brain function. Using resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (Rs-fMRI), a noninvasive technique that allows for studies on brain connectivity, researchers discovered that low-intensity exercise triggers brain networks involved in cognition control and attention processing, while high-intensity exercise primarily activates networks involved in affective/emotion processing. The results appear in a special issue of *Brain Plasticity* devoted to Exercise and Cognition. "... more »
Aging
Golfing: Health benefits for Older Adults
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
Regularly golfing - at least once per month - was found to lower the risk of death among older adults, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020 - Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. Golf, a sport played by approximately 25 million Americans, can provide benefits such as stress reduction and regular exercise. Due to its social nature and controlled pace, people often maintain motivation and the ability t... more »
The benefits of physical activity for older adults
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
Physically active older adults benefit from reduced risks of early death, breast and prostate cancer, fractures, recurrent falls, functional limitations, cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and depression. The findings come from a review of all published reviews of studies that assessed the relationship between physical activity and health in adults aged 60 years or older. The review, which is published in the *Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports*, also found that physically active older adults experience healthier ageing trajectories, better quality... more »
Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
Two-year study examined walnut consumption among study groups in California and Spain Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center Eating walnuts may help slow cognitive decline in at-risk groups of the elderly population, according to a study conducted by researchers in California and Spain. The Walnuts and Healthy Aging Study, published this month in The *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, found that walnut consumption by healthy, elderly adults had little effect on cognitive function over two years, but it had greater effect on elderly adults who had smoked more an... more »
General Health
Eating disorders linked to exercise addiction
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
New study led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is first to calculate risk factor Anglia Ruskin University New research shows that exercise addiction is nearly four times more common amongst people with an eating disorder. The study, led by Mike Trott of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), was published this month in the journal *Eating and Weight Disorders* - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity. The research is the first to measure rates of exercise addiction in groups of people with and without the characteristics of an eating disorder, The meta-analysis examined data from 2,140 ... more »
Variety and consistency are essential to keep the mind healthy
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 23 hours ago
For many adults, the mid-30's is a busy time. There's often career advancement, the start of a new family and associated responsibilities. It's also a critical time for how we diversify our days in order to stay up to speed. A new study from the University of South Florida (USF) finds a key piece to maintaining cognitive function throughout adulthood is to engage in diverse activities regularly. Researchers focused on seven common daily activities: paid work, time with children, chores, leisure, physical activity, volunteering, and giving informal help. They reviewed two sets of dat... more »
10,000 steps a day: Not a magical formula for preventing weight gain
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 days ago
Even far eclipsing 10K steps didn't prevent weight gain for college freshmen studied, For years now, 10,000 steps a day has become the gold standard for people trying to improve their health -- and recent research shows some benefits can come from even just 7,500 steps. But if you're trying to prevent weight gain, a new Brigham Young University study suggests no number of steps alone will do the trick. Researchers from BYU's Exercise S... more »
Thyroid cancer, cell phones linked
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
Radiation from cell phones is associated with higher rates of thyroid cancer among people with genetic variations in specific genes, a new study led by the Yale School of Public Health finds. The researchers examined over 900 people in Connecticut and found that those with certain single nucleotide polymorphisms (genetic variations commonly referred to as SNPs and pronounced as "snips") were significantly more likely to develop cancer in their thyroid, a gland in the throat that controls metabolism. Cell phone users with SNPs in four of the genes studied were more than two times lik... more »
Daily smoking and drinking may be associated with advanced brain age
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
Daily drinking and smoking may be associated with modest increases in relative brain age compared to those who drink and smoke less, according to a study published in *Scientific Reports*. Research has shown that certain lifestyle habits, such as heavy smoking and alcohol consumption, are associated with adverse effects in specific brain regions. However, it is unclear how smoking and alcohol consumption may be associated with brain age, especially when the whole brain is considered. Arthur W. Toga and colleagues used machine learning methods and MRI to identify relative brain age i... more »
'Spring forward' to daylight saving time brings surge in fatal car crashes
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
Fatal car accidents in the United States spike by 6% during the workweek following the "spring forward" to daylight saving time, resulting in about 28 additional deaths each year, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research. The study, published January 30 in the journal *Current Biology*, also found that the farther west a person lives in his or her time zone, the higher their risk of a deadly crash that week. "Our study provides additional, rigorous evidence that the switch to daylight saving time in spring leads to negative health and safety impacts," said senior a... more »
To best treat a burn, first cool with running water, study shows
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 3 weeks ago
American College of Emergency Physicians WASHINGTON, D.C.-- New research in the January edition of *Annals of Emergency Medicine* reveals that cooling with running water is the best initial treatment for a child's burn. Researchers found that cool running water can reduce the odds of needing a skin graft, expedite healing and lessen the chance that a young burn victim requires admission to the hospital or an operating procedure. "If a child is burned, the first course of treatment should be 20 minutes of cool running water," said Bronwyn R. Griffin, PhD, honorary senior fellow at t... more »
Top strategies for successful weight loss maintenance
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 4 weeks ago
Building healthy dietary, self-monitoring and psychological coping strategies may be the keys to maintaining weight loss Just in time for the New Year, a new Cal Poly study shows that if you want to lose weight and keep it off, building healthy dietary, self-monitoring and psychological coping strategies may be the keys to success. Results published today in *Obesity* found that some of the most effective behaviors and psychological strategies reported by those maintaining their weight loss included choosing healthy food, tracking what you eat and using positive self-talk. The study... more »
Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MS
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 4 weeks ago
Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests new research published this week in the journal *Environmental Health*. Researchers from the University of British Columbia analyzed data for 678,000 adults in Metro Vancouver. They found that living less than 50 metres from a major road or less than 150 metres from a highway is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MS--likely due to increased exposure to air pollution. The researche... more »
Research suggests potential link between marijuana and heart risks
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 4 weeks ago
As more states legalize marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use and use increases nationwide, cardiologists should advise patients about the potential risks, including effects of marijuana with some commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications, according to a research review published today in the *Journal of the American College of Cardiology*. The authors estimate that more than 2 million cardiovascular disease patients are currently using marijuana or have used marijuana previously. This includes recreational use and approved medical uses, such as human immunodeficie... more »
Burnout lmay lead to irregular heartbeat
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 4 weeks ago
------------------------------ Feeling excessively tired, devoid of energy, demoralised, and irritable? You may have burnout, a syndrome associated with a potentially deadly heart rhythm disturbance. That's the conclusion of a large study published today in the *European Journal of Preventive Cardiology*, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). "Vital exhaustion, commonly referred to as burnout syndrome, is typically caused by prolonged and profound stress at work or home," said study author Dr. Parveen K. Garg of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. ... more »
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