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Patch Eases Peanut Allergies Among Children
Treatment with an experimental peanut protein patch can help young children safely build tolerance to peanuts, a new study says. More than 70% of children treated with the Viaskin Peanut Patch could tolerate at least three to four peanut kernels without a reaction after three years, researchers are scheduled to report Saturday in Orlando at… read on > read on >
Rural Pet Owners Have A Tougher Time Seeing A Vet, Study Says
Pet owners in rural areas might find it harder to get a vet appointment for their sick cat or ailing pooch, a new study says. They also are more likely to wait longer and travel farther for a scheduled appointment, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. “Access to veterinary… read on > read on >
Spinal Cord Injuries Put People At Risk For Chronic Health Problems
A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person’s health woes, according to a new study. People who’ve suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health problems, researchers reported Nov. 4 in JAMA Network Open. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a… read on > read on >
Transgender Women’s Heart Health Not Harmed By Hormone Therapy
Transgender women using estradiol for their transition don’t run an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says. In fact, their hormone treatment might have a protective effect on the heart and blood vessels compared to cisgender men, researchers reported Nov. 4 in the European Heart Journal. However, transgender men using testosterone… read on > read on >
Healthy Habits Slash Genetic Dementia Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
New research suggests that those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and a genetic risk for dementia can significantly lower their odds for cognitive problems by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle. The preliminary findings — to be presented Saturday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in New Orleans — show that a strong commitment to the… read on > read on >
Maldives Becomes First Nation to Ban Smoking for an Entire Generation
The Maldives has become the first country in the world to ban tobacco use for an entire generation, after a new law took effect Saturday. Under the rule, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2007, is permanently banned from buying, using or being sold cigarettes or any other tobacco products in the country, the… read on > read on >
New Research Explains Why Children Get Easily Distracted
Kids are known for jumping from one thing to the next, even when they’re supposed to stay focused, but a new study suggests that behavior doesn’t owe to curiosity alone. Scientists say children’s working memory just isn’t developed enough to help them stay locked in on a single task. For the study, they forced adults… read on > read on >
Could Pig Kidneys End the Transplant Shortage? First U.S. Trial Begins
The small trial will start with six people and may expand to 50 people if early results are safe read on >
New Study Links Wildfire Smoke to Premature Births
Wildfire smoke may do more than harm the lungs. New research shows it could also raise the risk of premature birth. A large study from the University of Washington found that pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke were more likely to deliver early. The findings, published Nov. 3 in The Lancet Planetary Health, are based… read on > read on >