Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2022
Research reveals cause of ‘freezing gait’ in Parkinson’s patients. It’s a common, disabling symptom of the disease, but researchers say they’ve pinpointed an area of the brain that could be responsible — and that might lead to prevention or treatment…
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Artificial sweeteners may harm the heart. Sugar substitutes are a popular way to try to keep slim, but French research suggests they may also increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Read moreCT lung cancer screening catches more tumors early….
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Too little exercise, too much sitting could raise breast cancer risk. People more likely to engage in physical activity based on their DNA had a 41% lower risk of invasive breast cancer, a new study found. Read moreIn rare 2nd review, FDA panelists ba…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Sept.6, 2022
With ‘chemical imbalance’ theory in doubt, what’s next for depression care? Most Americans believe depression stems from imbalanced brain chemicals, particularly low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Major studies are proving that’s just not s…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Sept.1, 2022
Deadly ‘rainbow fentanyl’ looks like candy, could entice kids. The illegal drug now comes in many colors, “a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults,” said DEA administrator Anne Milgram. Read moreHalf of…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Aug. 31, 2022
U.S. life expectancy drops by nearly 1 year. The decline from 77 years in 2020 to 76.1 years in 2021 puts U.S. life expectancy at the lowest level since 1996, the CDC said. The pandemic played a major role. Read moreWith PFAS in packaging, how safe is…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Aug. 30, 2022
Could black tea lengthen your life? British data on nearly 500,000 people shows that compared with people who didn’t drink tea, those who drank two or more cups a day lowered their risk of dying by up to 13%. Read moreSmall study supports TPOXX as mon…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Aug. 29, 2022
Alzheimer’s: Who is caring for the caregivers? The story of one woman struggling to care for a beloved uncle mirrors those of millions of Americans across the country. Read moreChild ER visits for swallowed button batteries are rising. More than twice…
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Aug. 24, 2022
Rollout of new Omicron-targeted COVID boosters could begin after Labor Day. Federal officials hope the shots will shield against an expected winter surge. Read moreAs pandemic eases, it’s boom times for cosmetic surgeons. Nearly 30% of practices that …
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: Aug. 22, 2022
There’s a big gap in life expectancy between states. People in Hawaii now live 9 years longer, on average, than folks in Mississippi, new data shows. Read moreUse of pot, hallucinogens soaring among young Americans. Online surveys show that, compared …
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