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Long-term use of some acid reflux drugs linked to higher dementia risk
Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology. Photo by W.carter/Wikimedia Commons…
Help kids hit ‘reset’ on sleep as they head back to school
To maintain healthy sleep patterns as school begins, parents should gradually shift kids' bedtimes 15 minutes earlier each night and wake times 15 minutes earlier each morning. Photo by 2344799/Pixabay Keeping to a…
Sugary drinks linked to higher risk of liver disease, cancer among women
Women who consumed one or more sugar-sweetened beverages daily had an 85% higher risk of liver cancer and 68% higher risk of chronic liver disease death compared to those who had fewer than three sugar-sweetened beverages a month a new…
Air pollution linked to higher risk for variety of cancers
Long-term exposure to fine-particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may also increase the risk of developing colon, prostate and other cancers, researchers found. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo…
Omicron subvariant EG.5 now dominant strain in US, CDC data shows
The EG.5 omicron subvariant is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In projected estimates of variant proportions for July 23 through Aug. 5, the…
Study finds high patient satisfaction, low regret after gender-affirming mastectomies
A new study finds there are high levels of satisfaction and low levels of regret for patients years after a gender-affirming mastectomy is performed. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo For people who are…
New AI tech aims to detect the origin of cancers for optimal treatments: ‘An important step’
For a small percentage of cancer patients, doctors are unable to determine where in the body the disease originated. To help pinpoint the origin of the cancers of unknown primary (CUP), researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of…
Vitamin K may help keep lungs healthy, study suggests
People who have low levels of vitamin K are more likely to report having asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and wheezing, a new study found. File Photo by ThiloBecker/Pixabay It may not get the publicity of…
Women drinking sugar-sweetened beverages have increased liver cancer, disease risk, researchers find
Women who drink sugar-sweetened beverages every day are at greater risk of developing liver cancer and chronic liver disease, according to international researchers led by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts. A recent…
Doctors find microplastics in heart tissue before and after surgery
Researchers noted there is evidence suggesting that microplastics may have been unexpectedly introduced during the heart surgery. Photo by Sasint/Pixabay Microplastics appear to be everywhere, including within the tissues of…
COVID vaccines and boosters shown to protect pregnant women and newborns: ‘Transferred protection’
Getting a COVID vaccine or booster while pregnant can benefit both the mother and the baby, according to a new study published in the journal Vaccine. Researchers from the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium (IDCRC)…
Study: Therapy more effective in coping with social media ills than cutting back
A new study out Friday found that people whose mental health is negatively impacted by their use of social media benefit more from interventions such as cognitive behavioraltTherapy than simply quitting or cutting back. File Photo…
New blood cancer treatment, neurosurgeon’s longevity tips and good news for cystic fibrosis…
DOUBLE THE LONGEVITY – Cystic fibrosis patients are living much longer than they were just 15 years ago. Here's why. Continue reading… CRACKING THE CANCER CODE – New AI tech aims to detect the origin of cancers to enable…
Playing football may increase risk for Parkinson’s disease, study says
Among a cohort of people at risk for Parkinson's disease, "our findings suggest that playing American football might contribute to additional risk for developing this brain disease, although many environmental, genetic and other risk…
‘Major step forward’ for adult patients as new blood cancer drug receives FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Talvey, a new antibody-based therapy for adult patients with tough-to-treat blood cancers such as multiple myeloma. The drug is made by Johnson &…
Poor sleep may harm heart health, and catching up on weekends won’t restore it
A small new study showed that heart rate and blood pressure worsen as the week goes on when someone sleeps only about five hours a night. Photo by 1113990/Pixabay Poor sleep takes a toll, and catching up on the weekends…
Soft Serve On the Go ice cream recalled over listeria risk
An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections is potentially linked to Soft Serve On The Go ice cream cups, which are produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, N.Y. Photo courtesy of U.S. Food & Drug Administration…
Suicide rates reach all-time high in US, per CDC data: ‘Silent public health crisis’
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Suicide rates have reached an all-time high in the U.S.,…
Suicide rates rise among Americans
Overall, 49,449 Americans lost their lives to suicide last year, up from 48,183 deaths in 2021, the CDC reported. Photo by 1388843/Pixabay The mental health crisis hitting Americans shows no sign of abating, with…
La-La-Me Infant Loungers pose suffocation, falling risks, consumer watchdog says
Among the safety issues cited: The lounger lacks a stand and does not meet requirements for side height, fabric-sided openings, markings, labeling and instructional literature. Photo courtesy of U.S. Consumer Product Safety…