THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and heart disease, researchers report. Their analysis of 37 studies that included nearly 350,000 people linked arsenic exposure to a 23 percent increased riskContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Teen boys who drink may raise their risk for aggressive prostate cancer decades later, a preliminary study suggests. Compared to non-drinkers, men who reported having at least one alcoholic drink a day between ages 15 and 19 had more than triple the oddsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been enjoying a lot of time off this summer, a new analysis has good news: All that vacationing might lengthen your life. The finding comes from an updated review of data in a 1970s Finnish heart health study that followed roughlyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Depression, anxiety or other forms of mental distress may significantly boost the risk of heart disease among older adults, new research from Australia suggests. The finding is from a four-year study that tracked psychological distress among nearly 222,000 seemingly healthy men and women,Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to sleep, people seem to have different needs. But how much sleep is best for your heart? A new analysis of 11 studies that included a total of more than 1 million adults without heart disease suggests the sweet spotContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — City birds age faster than their country cousins and traffic noise may be the reason why, a new study suggests. The research focused on telomeres — caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect genes from damage. Shortening of telomeres indicates faster aging.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — More Americans are now dying from suicide and drug overdoses combined than from diabetes, a new report reveals. In 2016, there were 29 deaths from suicide or drug overdose per 100,000 Americans, compared to just under 25 deaths per 100,000 from diabetes. ThatContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a new study of patients with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (a-fib), 4 in 10 had previously undetected brain damage, though none had a history of stroke or mini-stroke. This brain damage could put them at risk for mental decline andContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Aug. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Want to help your kids succeed at school? Watch what they eat. Research shows that children who have a nutritious breakfast have better concentration, more energy and do better in school, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Some schools provide breakfast.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Do you get way too involved when following sports events? Whether it’s the World Series, the Super Bowl or the Olympics, it’s important to draw a line between being a fan and being a fanatic … so your actions don’t spiral out ofContinue Reading