People with the rare heart disorder hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can safely engage in vigorous exercise, according to new research. This finding could lead to fewer activity restrictions for people with this condition, which involves the heart muscle becoming thickened and enlarged. HCM is an inherited disorder that affects about one in 500 people worldwide. It… read on > read on >
Worldwide deaths from the most common type of stroke have risen significantly in the past three decades and will increase even more sharply in the years ahead, researchers say. Ischemic stroke deaths grew from 2 million in 1990 to more than 3 million in 2019. They are expected to reach nearly 5 million by 2030,… read on > read on >
Having higher blood sugar can lead to quicker loss of brain power after a stroke, a new study suggests. High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar mental loss, even in those at higher genetic risk for dementia. “Having a stroke increases a person’s risk of dementia up to 50-fold, but we… read on > read on >
Scientists say they’ve identified 10 pesticides that kill neurons involved in Parkinson’s disease, marking a leap forward in their understanding of the movement disorder. Pesticide exposure has long been associated with Parkinson’s, but investigators hadn’t been able to pinpoint specific culprits. A team from the University of California, Los Angeles and Harvard University paired epidemiology… read on > read on >
Spotting ADHD early can ensure children with the condition get the help they need sooner rather than later. But how can parents know if the behavior they’re seeing in their child is a sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or merely the mercurial mood and behavior swings of a toddler? An expert at the Kennedy… read on > read on >
The first vaccine designed to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by vaccinating their mothers during pregnancy has been backed by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On Thursday the independent committee of experts voted unanimously that the Pfizer-made vaccine was effective, and 10-4 that there was adequate data… read on > read on >
It’s well known that it’s unhealthy to have belly fat accumulating around your abdominal organs, but there’s a more insidious form of fat that could be even more hazardous to your health, a new study says. Fat that infiltrates your muscles appears to dramatically increase your risk of death, according to findings published May 16… read on > read on >
Ever heard of the winter blues? This common phrase is used to describe that blah feeling that strikes during winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is gray in many parts of the country. The reality is, the winter blues is a form of depression. “When there is a shift in the… read on > read on >
Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease. The study, of nearly 99,000 French women, found that those who were most physically active day to day were 25% less likely to develop Parkinson’s over three decades, versus women… read on > read on >
Owners of the free fertility app Premom have settled with users after sharing health data without consent to other companies, including Google and marketing firms in China. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the $200,000 settlement with Premom owner Easy Healthcare. “Premom broke its promises and compromised consumers’ privacy,” said Samuel Levine, director of… read on > read on >
