A Honey of a Study: Well-Fed Bears Give Clues to Human Diabetes
THURSDAY, Sept. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Every year, hibernating bears are able to feast, pack on a huge amount of weight and then lie around for months — all without suffering the health consequence of diabetes. Now researchers are closer to und…
Learn MoreU.S. Teens’ Drinking, Smoking Declines While Vaping & Pot Use Keep Rising
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fewer U.S. teenagers are drinking and smoking these days, but marijuana and vaping have gained in popularity — particularly among kids with lots of unsupervised free time.Those are among the findings of a …
Learn MoreIn Canada, Program That Supplies Safe Opioids to Addicts Is Saving Lives
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As opioid overdose deaths continue to soar, a Canadian program points to one way to save lives: providing “safer” opioids to people at high risk of overdose.That’s the conclusion of a study evaluating Canada…
Learn MoreSeniors, This Daily Routine May Keep You Sharper, Happier
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who rise and shine early every day may have sharper minds and fewer depression symptoms, a new study suggests.The researchers found that U.S. adults aged 65 and older who typically got up early —…
Learn MoreToo Often, Victims of Sexual Assault Face High Medical Bills
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some survivors of sexual assault may face a further trauma after seeking medical care: a huge emergency room bill.That’s the finding of a new study that analyzed U.S. emergency department charges for care r…
Learn MoreIn Boxers and MMA Fighters, Brain May Make Some Recovery After Retirement
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Professional fighters take a lot of knocks to the head, but a new study suggests they may find themselves thinking more clearly again after they retire.Many studies have pointed to the perils of repeated bl…
Learn MoreCancers in People Under 50 Are Rising Worldwide
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancers among younger adults are a growing global problem and are likely related to factors like poor diet, obesity and inactivity, a new research review finds.Since the 1990s, researchers say, rates of va…
Learn MoreBlood Test Shows Promise at Catching Cancers Early
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A single blood test that can screen for more than 50 cancers seems to work fairly well in the real world, a preliminary study reveals.Researchers found that of over 6,600 apparently healthy people aged 50 and…
Learn MoreAnother Reason to Get the Flu Shot: Lowered Risk for Stroke
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As flu season approaches, a new study is pointing to a possible bonus from vaccination: a lower risk of stroke.Researchers in Spain found that among nearly 86,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who got …
Learn MoreMicroneedling Can Help Surgical Scars Fade, Especially If Done Early
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively — especially if it’s done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests.Researchers found that for 25 patients,…
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