Women who’ve gone through menopause and hope that supplemental vitamin D plus calcium might shield them from disease may be disappointed by new data. A follow-up analysis of data from the landmark Women’s Health Initiative trial found the supplement combo lowered a woman’s long-term odds of dying from cancer by 7%. However, it also raised… read on > read on >
Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. John Zampella, who runs a clinic in New York City that caters to many LGBTQ+ patients, said the risk for sexually transmitted infections is higher among this group and can sometimes lead to… read on > read on >
If you live in a small town and have diabetes, you’re more likely to suffer serious setbacks than your cousin in the big city. New research shows that people in towns with fewer than 50,000 people have a significantly higher risk of diabetes-related complications, including heart attack and kidney disease. “Those who live in rural… read on > read on >
Americans living in areas where primary care doctors and nurse practitioners are in short supply face a greater risk for emergency surgeries and complications, new research shows. They’re also more likely to wind up back in the hospital after they’ve left it. That’s because serious health issues don’t get addressed until they become emergencies, said… read on > read on >
The cost to American families of caring for a child with a mental health condition rose by almost a third between 2017 and 2021, a new report finds, to an average $4,361 per year. Overall, American families spent an estimated $31 billion in 2021 on child mental health services, which now make up nearly half… read on > read on >
Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people’s skin, dermatologists warn. Folks can break out in what are nicknamed “margarita rashes” if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or vegetables and then get sun exposure soon after. The medical term for these outbreaks is… read on > read on >
Following disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market. In a statement issued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said that Relyvrio failed to help patients in a large follow-up study, but the company stopped just short of saying it will definitely pull the drug from the market. The… read on > read on >
Kids struggling with mental health problems have a tougher time recovering from a concussion, a new study finds. These troubled kids tend to have more emotional symptoms after concussion and take longer to fully recover, results show. In fact, the more mental health diagnoses a child had, the worse their emotional symptoms and the longer… read on > read on >
Days clogged with numerous after-school activities are detrimental to the mental health of over-scheduled high school students, a new study finds. Researchers also found that these “enrichment’ activities — tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework — are unlikely to benefit students academically. Many folks think extra study time or tutoring will lead to better… read on > read on >
Real-world data show that a shot that protects babies against RSV is 90% effective in keeping them out of the hospital. Those numbers outstrip what had been expected of Beyfortus (nirsevimab), which in clinical trials had prevented the need for medical care for RSV infection by 79% and hospitalization by 81%, researchers from the U.S.… read on > read on >
