MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- There is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation today, and the consequences can be deadly, researchers say. Folks who reported that they were socially isolated or felt lonely were more likely to die early from all causes...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- Navigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mood swings to sleep disturbances and...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay news) -- Fatty liver disease is increasing rapidly among Americans, outpacing obesity rates across many racial groups and affecting the liver health of millions, a new study reports. Overall, metabolic...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 --- Our bodies are a stew of hormones and chemicals and enzymes and all sorts of exotic-sounding ingredients. For many women, this concoction bubbles along happily right through menopause. But for other women, it doesn't take a...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- You're feeling bloated, nauseous and in pain. What is wrong? It may be gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining that can come on suddenly or gradually. It can also lead to other problems, according to the Cleveland...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- Alzheimer's robs its victims of their memories and there is no cure, but there are things you can do to prevent Alzheimer's disease. With Alzheimer's, two types of brain proteins, called tau tangles and beta-amyloid...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- Kids get a lot of tummy aches. How a parent responds to it can vary, just as the causes can, according to the University of Michigan Health's C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health,...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- Nearly 10 million Americans are at risk for blindness from diabetic retinopathy, a new study finds. In 2021, an estimated 9.6 million people in the United States — 26% of those with diabetes — had the eye...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- A new study finds that nursing homes that serve Black residents have more hospitalizations and emergency room visits. This may be driven by differences in staffing levels from home to home, according to researchers. For...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- Could popular TV medical dramas jump-start a discussion about vaping among teens and almost teens? A recent experiment using clips from "Grey’s Anatomy,” “New Amsterdam” and “Chicago Med”...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- A pro football career can mean chronic pain after retirement, but Black players are especially hard-hit, a new study finds. The study, of nearly 4,000 former National Football League (NFL) players, found that Black men...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- If you're dreaming of the perfect summer vacation, one element certain to be excluded from that scenario would be an allergic reaction to a stinging insect. Whether you’re planning to travel within the United States...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 – Heavy drinkers might think they can “hold their liquor” better, but science doesn't back them up. A new University of Chicago study found that people with alcohol use disorder were still impaired after...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- It is already known that getting enough sleep is vital to good health, but now new research suggests that having a sleep disorder is linked to suicidal thoughts in children, teens and young adults. Treating these sleep...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 -- Pancreatic cancer is often considered a death sentence, typically aggressive and usually caught late, but there is one type of pancreatic cancer that is far more treatable. While over 90% of pancreatic cancers are...
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 – New research finds that many of those who have received an implanted cardiac device to extend their life also have mood disorders, including anxiety, depression and PTSD. “Implantable cardioverter defibrillators...