MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There is no amount of alcohol that is good for your brain. So claims a new study that found even light to moderate drinking can age the brain faster than normal. Previous research has shown that heavy drinkers have changes in brain structureContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People who vape may be setting themselves up for developing diabetes, even if they don’t smoke traditional cigarettes, a new study suggests. Among more than 600,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that those who used electronic cigarettes were more likely to have prediabetes thanContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the COVID surge driven by the Omicron variant wanes, New York City announced that it will lift most of its pandemic restrictions. “We have to get our economy back on track,” Mayor Eric Adams said on Friday, CBS News reported. As ofContinue Reading
Poll finds health apps underused by unhealthy Americans. A new HealthDay/Harris Poll survey finds the people who might benefit most from them — seniors and people with chronic health conditions — are the least likely to use the smartphone-based technologies. Read more Could vaping put you on path to diabetes?Continue Reading
MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taller people have a higher risk of colon cancer than shorter folks, and researchers say height should be considered when it comes to screening for the disease. For the new study, the research team at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore analyzed data fromContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While smoking has declined in the United States, the rate of tobacco use in poorer communities is double nationwide levels, according to a new study. It also linked smoking to mental health conditions and substance use disorders in these communities. The findings highlightContinue Reading
SUNDAY, March 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk of tumors, an expert says. Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer in the United States, and the American Cancer SocietyContinue Reading
SATURDAY, March 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Keeping your drinking and your weight in check can help protect your sight as you age, experts say. Moderate to heavy drinking is associated with a higher risk of a sight-threatening condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A poor diet and excess weightContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Eating a predominantly plant-based diet may substantially slow the rate of cognitive decline in older Black adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research. However, this dietary pattern had less effect on cognitive decline in older white adults, according to theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen modifiable risk factors – most notably high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity, according to new research. The findings suggest a large portion of dementia casesContinue Reading