A drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says. Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 85%, researchers reported July 10 in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. What’s… read on > read on >
The goal is to improve public understanding of the FDA decision-making process read on >
A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems. The research, published recently in the journal Nature Medicine, looked at more than 60 earlier studies on how diet affects the risk of type 2 diabetes, colon cancer and heart… read on > read on >
Folks who breathe in more air pollution have a higher risk of developing a common non-cancerous brain tumor, a new study says. Several different types of air pollutants, including particle pollution and nitrogen dioxide, appear to increase risk of meningiomas — tumors that form in the layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal… read on > read on >
Even low levels of lead exposure can harm kids’ working memory, potentially affecting their education and development, according to a new study. Exposure to lead in the womb or during early childhood appears to increase kids’ risk of memory decay, accelerating the rate at which they forget information, researchers reported July 9 in the journal… read on > read on >
Loneliness dramatically increases a person’s risk of depression and poor health, a new study says. Half of folks who say they always feel lonely (50%) have clinical depression, compared with just 10% of those who report never feeling lonely, researchers reported July 9 in the journal PLOS One. They also have many more days when… read on > read on >
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; approximately half had tried to quit, but fewer than 10% were successful. Many folks say quitting smoking was the hardest thing they have ever done. This includes people… read on > read on >
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Barbie’s latest look includes a polka-dot crop top, chunky heels — and an insulin pump. Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie with type 1 diabetes, complete with a glucose monitor, phone app and a purse packed with supplies. The goal? To help kids with diabetes feel seen — and to show that managing a health… read on > read on >
A government-backed meal delivery service for people on Medicaid and Medicare is getting national attention — but not all of it is positive. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently praised Mom’s Meals, a company that sends prepackaged meals to people who are older or living with illnesses like cancer or diabetes, the Associated Press… read on > read on >
