THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who live alone have a greater risk of dying from cancer, a new study warns. Researchers from the American Cancer Society showed that U.S. adults who live alone had a 32% higher risk of cancer death than those who live with others.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans with Down syndrome have a critical lifeline in Medicaid insurance, new research confirms. But the publicly funded insurance program will have to respond to rising numbers of older adults with Down syndrome, researchers say. “As more people with Down syndrome survive toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Stigma can take a toll on lesbian, gay and bisexual teens, leading to high rates of binge-eating disorders, researchers say. Compared to their non-LGBTQ peers, lesbian, gay and bisexual teens are more than twice as likely to report binge eating, according to aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dementia can take a big bite out of an American’s bank account, robbing 60% of a patient’s net worth in the eight years after a diagnosis, a new study says. The average dementia patient will also see a doubling of out-of-pocket health careContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change. The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905, and now a new report says it could return to those areas. One of the potential reasons forContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in women who are obese. Breast cancer cells in hormone-positive breast cancers are fueled by the femaleContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fluctuating blood pressure can be a harbinger for both dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. Ups and downs within 24 hours or even over several days or weeks were linked with impaired thinking, researchers from Australia reported. Higher variations in systolicContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help. Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers University researchers have found. “Our findings suggest that provider communication is a key component toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests. The results also indicate that treatment with ADHD medication may help reduce their dementia risk. No clear uptick in dementia risk wasContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — “Trigger warnings” are now widely accepted as away to help people avoid harm from disturbing content. Trouble is, they just don’t work, according to new research. Trigger warnings seem like an obvious good: They alert people that a book, video or other mediaContinue Reading