FRIDAY, May 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — That growling dog may actually be terrified of you. Fear and age-related pain are among the reasons why dogs are aggressive toward people, a new study suggests. The findings could help two-legged folks better understand and prevent aggressive behavior, such as growling, barking,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, May 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of the intensive care unit (ICU) have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide after discharge than other hospital patients, a Canadian study shows. Researchers compared the health records of 423,000 ICU survivors in the province of Ontario with those of withContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s a good idea to run drinking bottles you think are BPA-free through the dishwasher several times before using them, a new study suggests. University of Cincinnati researchers found that some supposedly BPA-free water bottles contain traces of the chemical, which is believedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The risk of dying within five years of a heart attack is notably higher among poor Americans than their wealthier peers, but race also plays a role, a new study reveals. While Black residents of poor neighborhoods appear to face a higher riskContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil and fish — the so-called Mediterranean diet — may protect the brain from plaque buildup and shrinkage, a new study suggests. Researchers in Germany looked at the link between diet and the proteins amyloid andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When prescription drug “list” prices go up, patients often take a hit in the wallet, a new study shows. Researchers found that while some people are buffered against drug price hikes by their health insurance plan, many are not. Those in plans thatContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A quarter of heart attack patients have atypical symptoms and are less likely to receive emergency care, Danish research reveals. These patients are also more likely to die within 30 days than those with chest pain. Atypical heart attack symptoms include breathing problems,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Soaring blood pressure. A racing heartbeat. Trouble sleeping. Excessive worrying. Difficulty concentrating. These are warning signs of out-of-control stress and anxiety, and their roots could begin long before you might think. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It’s long been known that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 in infected people. But new research suggests that the connection may be even stronger for men than women. Researchers at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City analyzed data fromContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will support a controversial proposal to waive patent protections for coronavirus vaccines, while the drug industry warned such a move would actually dampen the development of vaccines. The United States had been a holdout atContinue Reading