PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cost the U.S. Billions
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — They are called “forever chemicals” because they linger in the human body and can contribute to the risk of everything from cancer to childhood obesity. Now, new research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substan…
Learn MoreFasting Diet Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, a new study has found.People with diabetes who restricted their eating to within a daily 10-hour window wou…
Learn MorePreventing Diabetes Through Diet and Exercise
Why should I be concerned about diabetes?In the United States, type 2 diabetes (formerly called adult-onset diabetes) is reaching epidemic proportions. It has even reached an alarming number of teenagers and young adults, a group that seemed practical…
Learn MoreIt’s Hurricane Season, So Get Your Storm Medical Kit Together
SUNDAY, July 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Living in a region where tropical storms, hurricanes or other weather emergencies are likely means being ready for a quick evacuation.”Part of preparedness is having a plan,” said Dr. James McDeavitt, executiv…
Learn MoreLa enfermedad cardiaca y la diabetes con frecuencia acompañan a la COVID
MIÉRCOLES, 20 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio de gran tamaño arroja buenas y malas noticias: confirma que la COVID puede aumentar los riesgos de problemas cardiacos y diabetes de nuevo inicio, pero estas amenazas en general mengu…
Learn MoreMenos estadounidenses mueren de enfermedad cardiaca que hace una década
MARTES, 19 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las muertes por causas relacionadas con el corazón se han reducido en los últimos 20 años, aunque persisten las diferencias según la raza y la etnia, además del lugar de residencia de las personas y su a…
Learn More¿Quién desarrolla COVID prolongada? Solo ver a un paciente ofrece pistas
MARTES, 19 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — A veces, tan solo observar a una persona puede ofrecer pistas sobre sus probabilidades de desarrollar COVID prolongada tras un encuentro con el virus.Por ejemplo, las personas obesas tienen cinco veces m…
Learn MoreRisks for Diabetes, CVD Up in Acute, Postacute COVID-19 Phases
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The risks for diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are increased in the acute and postacute COVID-19 phases, according to a study published online July 19 in PLOS Medicine.Emma Rezel-Pott…
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