WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus. But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while other health benefits fade fast, according to a new review ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball is a hot trend and it’s getting folks exercising who haven’t been so active in a long time. It’s also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50 and up. A new poll suggestsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you live in West Virginia you’re more likely to experience joint pain due to arthritis, according to a new study that looked at the differences in pain across states. “The risk of joint pain is over three times higher in some statesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black men are more likely to die of melanoma, new research shows, and one reason why may be the unusual places where the deadly skin cancer is likely to show up on their bodies. Even though the disease is more common in whiteContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A growing obesity epidemic may affect the outcome of treatment for those dealing with cancer, according to a new study of adults and teens being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Researchers called for further study of how weight affects the response toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new study finds. This study looked specifically at cocaine and methamphetamine use. High school seniors who used stimulant therapyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As extreme heat continues to blanket numerous parts of the United States, Americans with dementia may be particularly challenged. “Triple-digit temperatures and heat indexes are especially dangerous for someone with a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, because the effects of dementia canContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism have well-known difficulties with social interactions, but a new study is highlighting another area where they can struggle: memory. Researchers found that compared with their peers, school-age kids with autism showed more difficulty managing memory tasks. They often had aContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The European Medicines Agency is investigating concerns that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda may be linked to suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm. Three case reports from Iceland spurred the agency’s safety committee to conduct a medication review, CNN reported Monday.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using marijuana regularly might increase the risk for complications during and after surgery, and doctors should address this when planning operations, a new study suggests. People with a cannabis use disorder are 20% more likely to have serious complications, such as stroke orContinue Reading