A woman’s craving for alcohol might depend partially on her menstrual cycle, a pilot study says. Specifically, women appear to have higher risk for alcohol cravings and binge drinking during the late follicular phase of their menstrual cycle, researchers reported Sunday at the Research Society on Alcohol’s annual meeting in New Orleans. That’s when a… read on > read on >
Few poor children with autism or intellectual disability are receiving recommended genetic testing, even though guidelines urge such tests, a new study says. Fewer than 1 in 5 such kids covered by Medicaid received such testing, which can help guide their futures, researchers reported June 18 in the journal Genetics in Medicine. “Genetic testing can… read on > read on >
Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows. The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, according to results published June 17 in the journal Heart. “Our findings are consistent with those from previous reviews, which… read on > read on >
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A common blood test can flag early Alzheimer’s disease patients who are four times more likely to experience rapid brain decline, a new study says. The test — the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index —assesses a person’s level of insulin resistance and can estimate their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But the test also can help… read on > read on >
Want to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes? Trade your diet soda for a tall glass of water, a new small-scale study argues. Women were more likely to drop pounds and see their type 2 diabetes go into remission if they drank water rather than diet beverages, according to a study presented Sunday at… read on > read on >
Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to take steps to stay safe and avoid injury. They recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, such as brisk walking,… read on > read on >
The first two years of a baby’s life are critical for brain development, and how the brain grows during that time may help predict future learning, behavior and health. That’s according to experts at Cedars-Sinai, who are working to better understand how brain connections and genetics influence a child’s development. “We want to use advanced… read on > read on >
A popular crisis support line for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults is shutting down July 17, federal officials confirmed this week. The “Press 3” option on the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which offers specialized support for LGBTQ+ callers, will no longer be available. The same is true for the “PRIDE” text option, The… read on > read on >
Premade chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger have been recalled amid a listeria outbreak that sickened 17 people and led to three deaths and one pregnancy loss. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the outbreak has affected people across 13 states. Illnesses were reported from August… read on > read on >
A new shot to prevent HIV infection has just been approved — and it only needs to be taken twice a year. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lenacapavir, a long-acting injection that was shown to be nearly 100% effective in clinical trials. Made by Gilead Sciences and sold under the… read on > read on >
