TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Whether they’re household pets in South Africa, strays in India or living in rural Laos, dogs have similar microbes colonizing their digestive tracts. That’s the key takeaway from a new study that built upon existing research into the canine microbiome — the collectionContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Doctor burnout and suicide are a growing concern, a new study finds. “We often overlook the physical health of our health care workers, but poor health can lead to difficulty performing tasks at work, which then leads to job stress and mental healthContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D, the “Sunshine Vitamin,” boosts the immune system and helps prevent cancer, among other health benefits, but a significant number of Black and Hispanic teens have low levels of this nutrient, according to a new study. “This paper calls attention to theContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The symptoms of patients with monkeypox in the United Kingdom differ from those in previous outbreaks of the virus, a new study shows. It said there have been fewer reports of fever and tiredness while reports of skin lesions in the genital andContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers studying genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease have identified a new gene, called MGMT, that increases risk for this common dementia in women. “This is one of a few and perhaps the strongest associations of a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s that isContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While it’s more widely known that polluted air can harm human health, another danger may be lurking at your feet. New research shows that soil, too, can contain contaminants that can impact health. These include pesticides and heavy metals. In this study, scientistsContinue Reading
SUNDAY, July 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A holiday filled with loud noises can be upsetting for people who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, but it’s possible to create a Fourth of July celebration that works for everyone. “Being proactive, prepared and adaptable are the best ways caregivers canContinue Reading
SATURDAY, July 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) – While fireworks may be bright and beautiful, they’re also noisy. And a single loud blast or explosion that lasts less than a second can cause immediate and permanent hearing loss, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) warns. “The Fourth of July, perhaps more thanContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hinting at a future alternative to opioid painkillers, scientists have developed a tiny implant designed to ease post-surgery pain and then dissolve once the job is done. So far, the research has been limited to lab animals, and it will be several yearsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The natural gas being piped into your home contains a wide array of toxic chemicals, including nearly two dozen so harmful they’re classified as hazardous air pollutants, a new study says. Natural gas samples taken from 69 Boston-area cooking stoves were found toContinue Reading