Pets Don’t Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s commonly thought that having a companion animal — be it a dog, cat or bird — is good for the owner’s mental health.A new study suggests that’s not so, at least for people with severe mental illness and fo…
Learn MoreOcean Color Is Changing, and Climate Change is Likely Behind It
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The color of the oceans has changed over the past two decades, which has scientists concerned about the impact of climate change. “I’ve been running simulations that have been telling me for years that these c…
Learn MoreSummer Skin Care Tips for Those With Darker Skin
SUNDAY, July 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Opene is often asked if certain types of sun blocks are better for people with darker skin.Not necessarily, says the director of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Heal…
Learn MoreSummer Backyard Feasts Don’t Have to be Unhealthy
SATURDAY, July 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That backyard cookout can be loaded with fat and sugar, but it doesn’t have to be.It’s possible to make some simple swaps and have a meal that’s healthy and delicious, a nutrition expert at UT Southwestern M…
Learn MoreLiving in Highly Segregated Neighborhood Tied to Lower Life Expectancy
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Residing in a highly segregated neighborhood is associated with significantly lower life expectancy, according to a research letter published online July 14 in JAMA Health Forum.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the …
Learn MoreAdult Literacy, Active Mental Activities Lower Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Engagement in adult literacy and active mental activities is associated with reduced dementia risk, according to a study published online July 14 in JAMA Network Open.Zimu Wu, Ph.D., from Monash University in …
Learn MoreAll Types of Visual Impairment Linked to Dementia Prevalence
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — All types of visual impairment (VI) and contrast sensitivity (CS) are associated with increased prevalence of dementia in U.S. older adults, according to a study published online July 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology….
Learn MoreIndigenous Children Continue to Experience High Rates of RSV
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children experience high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) hospitalization, according to a study published online July …
Learn MoreWHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In findings that are likely to fuel the debate over the safety of aspartame, a World Health Organization agency — the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) — announced Thursday that the artifici…
Learn MoreB 7/14 — Lisa Marie Presley Died of Common Complication of Weight-Loss Surgery
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, died from complications of a weight-loss surgery she had several years ago, according to an autopsy report released Thursday.The singer/songwriter died Jan. …
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