THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health. Not taking care of your mouth and teeth has already been associated with heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- “Forever chemicals” are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples. The chemicals are per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS,...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Record-breaking heat waves are pummeling the United States and the world, causing many to wonder how much of this a body can take and still survive. The limit is somewhere between 104 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit if...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Loneliness might be a true heartbreaker for people with diabetes — raising their odds of a heart attack even more than unhealthy lifestyle habits do. That's according to a new study of over 18,000 adults with the...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- As a psychotherapist and wellness consultant with clients from New York to New Zealand, Aishia Grevenberg is happy to recommend self-care. But don't expect it to end in a day at the...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Could swings in your blood fat levels increase your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Yes, suggests a new study that found fluctuating cholesterol levels among older adults may increase the risk for...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- A day at the beach can be fun with family and friends, but water pollution can ruin the experience. The problem is more widespread than many might think: In a new report, the Environment America Research & Policy...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were nearly 68,000 new cases of acute hepatitis C in 2020 and over 107,000 newly reported cases of chronic hepatitis C? To help you...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- A lot of experts advise getting a good night’s sleep. For Black Americans who have a gene variant linked to Alzheimer’s disease, that rest could be protective, a new study says. “This new finding suggests...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- When frail patients go into cardiac arrest and need cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during surgery, they’re more likely to die than those who are stronger, a new study shows. Researchers from Brigham and...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Decades of “redlining” — discriminatory policies that led to disinvestment in minority communities within the United States — may be connected with current cases of kidney failure in Black adults. A...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common symptoms,...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Stimulant medications like Ritalin are commonly prescribed to help treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but there have been concerns the drugs may lay the groundwork for later substance...
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- New research finds that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act -- also known as Obamacare -- brought an unexpected benefit: increases in how many patients got palliative care. “Our findings are encouraging,...
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 -- A new blood test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can predict imminent preeclampsia, helping pregnant women who are at risk for this severe and sometimes deadly form of high blood pressure. The test can...