‘Motivational’ Talks Won’t Help Dieters Lose Weight: Study
TUESDAY, March 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It takes a lot of will to successfully lose weight, but a new research review suggests that “motivational” conversations with a health provider may make little difference.The review looked at studies that te…
Learn MoreRise in Birth Defects for Babies Whose Fathers Took Common Diabetes Drug
TUESDAY, March 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Babies born to fathers who were taking the common diabetes drug metformin may have a slightly increased risk of certain birth defects, a large new study suggests.Among over 1 million babies born in Denmark, …
Learn MoreSmartwatch Heart Data May Be Less Accurate for Black Users
FRIDAY, March 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans use smartwatches or fitness trackers to check on their heart rate, but the accuracy may fall short for people of color, a new research review finds.The analysis, of 10 published studies,…
Learn MoreArtificial Sweeteners Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
FRIDAY, March 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “Sugar-free” might sound healthy, but a new study hints that people who consume a lot of artificial sweeteners may face a slightly higher cancer risk.Experts stressed that the findings do not prove sugar subs…
Learn MoreStatins Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms
THURSDAY, March 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people taking statin drugs to lower their cholesterol may get an unanticipated benefit: They may be less likely to develop movement and balance problems like those seen in Parkinson’s disease, a…
Learn MoreUltrasounds, Exams Unnecessary Before Receiving Abortion Pill: Study
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women can safely use abortion pills without first getting ultrasound scans, or having an in-person medical appointment at all, a new study confirms.For more than 20 years, U.S. women have had access to medic…
Learn MoreMissed Cancer Screenings During Pandemic Could Raise Death Rate for Years
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of Americans away from routine cancer screenings. Now a new study finds that many U.S. screening programs were still not back to normal by 2021.The stud…
Learn MoreExcess Weight in Midlife Means a Sicker Old Age: Study
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds: A new study finds that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems down the road.The study, of nearly 30,0…
Learn MorePeople Are Now Living More Years in Good Health: Study
THURSDAY, March 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study.Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and up have been enjoying more years living indepe…
Learn MoreTriglycerides a Stroke Danger, Even With Statin Treatment
THURSDAY, March 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Stroke survivors may be watching their “bad” cholesterol, but a new study suggests another type of blood fat could put them at risk of a repeat stroke within the next year.Researchers found that stroke surv…
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