TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s expected that seniors slow down physically as they age, but this could be a sign of more than just lost muscle strength, a new study suggests. In some, it may be a harbinger of dementia. Australian researchers said the findings may helpContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide. But figuring out who is at highest risk for harming themselves has been a dauntingContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic — with school stress, social media and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study. Researchers found that between 2008 and 2018, the suicide rate among 13- andContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists report that brain scans of long COVID patients show abnormal activity in areas related to memory. The scan results validate the concerns of these patients, who feel like they’re experiencing fatigue, trouble concentrating and memory issues, even though their scores on thinkingContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Like people, man’s best friend can get dementia with aging. And these older dogs sleep less deeply when they develop the condition, just as people with Alzheimer’s disease do, according to research that included problem-solving tasks and brain wave measurements. “Our study isContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study on veterans, gun storage and suicidal thoughts points to an urgent need for mental health and substance-related services, according to researchers. The study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found that about 1 in 7 veterans with aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — America’s teens are still not alright. Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. Top among these is an increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide planning and attempts among teen girls, according to a new study from theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Jobs that regularly expose you to certain chemicals appear to steadily increase your risk of pancreatic cancer, a new analysis reports. People with more than 20 years of exposure to some chemical agents had a 39% increased risk of pancreatic cancer, compared withContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Selfie shots might seem shallow but they’re actually serving a deeper psychological purpose, a new study suggests. So-called “third-person” photos — shots taken to include the photographer, such as selfies or group shots — are better at depicting the deeper meaning of anContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Exercise might help people who are battling addiction stay on the straight and narrow, a new research review finds. Investigators who analyzed 43 studies from around the world found a link between physical activity and reduced substance use among people in treatment forContinue Reading