Children who live through trauma may be prone to having headaches as an adult. New research found an association between headache disorders and traumatic events in childhood, such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction. “Traumatic events in childhood can have serious health implications later in life,” said study author Catherine Kreatsoulas, of Harvard T.H. Chan… read on > read on >
A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Now you can add neighborhood environment to that list. A new study finds low income levels and a lack of green spaces are among the factors that can harm brain health. “Social determinants of health have a major… read on > read on >
New research is shedding light on why one of man’s best friends — the golden retriever — has high odds for cancer death, although some end up living much longer than average. This popular dog breed has an up to 65% chance of dying from cancer. “We assume that the majority of golden retrievers have… read on > read on >
Even a little exercise can counter the harms of sitting all day, a new study suggests. Prolonged sitting raises your odds for an early death, but just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity a day may offset that risk, researchers found. “If people, for any reason, are sedentary for most of the day, small… read on > read on >
Researchers say they have developed a simple blood test that can spot biomarkers associated with bipolar disorder, potentially easing diagnosis. For the study, British researchers used both an online psychiatric assessment and a blood test to diagnose the condition. Many patients had previously been misdiagnosed with major depressive disorder. “People with bipolar disorder will experience… read on > read on >
Getting a certain number of steps each day can help people improve their fitness, but new research shows it also can pay off in the operating room. The odds of complications within 90 days after hospital discharge were reduced by half if a patient was getting more than 7,500 steps a day before their procedure,… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 If you’re contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options. Why? Educational materials on breast cancer surgery often vary widely in quality of information and tone, and they are often written above the sixth-grade reading level, new research indicates. The… read on > read on >
Health workers are experiencing ever-increasing levels of harassment and burnout in the wake of the pandemic, a new federal survey has found. Reports of harassment on the job more than doubled during the pandemic years, and nearly half of health care workers often experience feelings of burnout, according to survey results published Oct. 24 in… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Federal regulators are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to packaged, diced onions that has sickened at least 73 people across 22 states. Fifteen of the illnesses were so bad that people required hospitalization. Gills Onions has already issued a recall for the products, which include diced yellow onions,… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to conceive still exists, the definition has now been expanded to include other groups who struggle to build… read on > read on >
