WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The APOE4 gene is the most powerful genetic factor driving a person’s risk for developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. “It probably increases your risk two or threefold if you have one APOE4 copy, and if you have two APOE4 copies, it probably increases yourContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a classic case of male machismo jeopardizing health: A new survey finds many American men believe they’re healthier than other men and don’t bother with annual checkups, even though a yearly exam can catch health problems in the early stages. The onlineContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum may help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, new research suggests. The finding follows work with 36 teens with an autism spectrum disorder. Half were randomly chosen toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior and walking to the mailbox takes longer than it used to, new research suggests you might want to ask your doctor to check your thinking skills. The study included nearly 17,000 adults over 65 and found those who walkContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re having trouble finding infant formula for your baby due to the nationwide shortage, do not turn to homemade recipes, an expert warns. “Even the best intentions can have devastating results,” said Dr. Diane Calello, a pediatrician and director of the NewContinue Reading
Could beating drums help beat autism? The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum seem to help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, a new study found. Read more A mutant gene might hold key to Alzheimer’s treatment. An international research team hasContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Frailty exams are recommended for older adults who have blood cancer, and new research shows they can be done virtually, not just in person. While the screenings are typically conducted at a clinic or doctor’s office, that became a challenge during the pandemicContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research reveals why popular treatments for asthma attacks are often ineffective. Corticosteroids are used as an emergency treatment during asthma attacks to decrease airway swelling and irritation. While effective in people with moderate asthma, they often fail to help those with severeContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — No matter how old you are, your liver is always roughly less than three years old, according to a new study. That’s because the liver is constantly renewing itself and replaces its cells equally well in young and old people, the German studyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Reading to little ones builds bonds with their caregivers and boosts their language and literacy skills, but story time also benefits older kids, a new study reports. Reading to 6- to 12-year-olds for an hour a day in school can boost their intelligence,Continue Reading