Could breastfeeding lay the groundwork for good grades in high school? That’s what the findings of a new British study suggest, although the differences were small between those who were breastfed and those who weren’t when it came to standardized test scores and grades. “Breastfeeding promotes the development of the brain, which may account for… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — As rainbow flags flutter in the June breeze for Pride Month, many LGBTQ+ people will feel tension in the air. “It’s been a really rough go for LGBTQ Americans” of late, said psychiatrist Dr. Natalia Ramos, an assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen School of… read on > read on >
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT someday may make a big difference for people seeking answers to questions such as “How can I stop smoking?” They may even offer resources to someone who was sexually assaulted. But they’re not quite there yet, a new study reveals. Researchers wanted to see how well ChatGPT performed for… read on > read on >
Money woes have long been linked to worse health care. Now, a new study finds financially strapped patients often put off cancer screenings — only to learn they have the disease when it’s advanced and tougher to treat. Researchers studied the financial background of nearly 102,000 patients diagnosed with cancer between 2014 and 2015. More… read on > read on >
As obesity rises among U.S. kids and teens, the number of weight-loss surgeries is growing, too. Metabolic and bariatric surgeries among 10- to 19-year-olds rose by nearly 20% between 2020 and 2021, after climbing since 2016, a new study finds. The jump is especially notable among those from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are… read on > read on >
A new study on using nitroglycerin patches to help women with frequent hot flashes caused by menopause has delivered mixed results. The benefits of wearing these patches — long used as chest pain medication — were modest. They also were short-lived, with any benefits appearing to wear off over time, according to researchers from the… read on > read on >
Monday can be a downer as folks leave weekend play behind. Now, researchers say Monday might also be the most common day for deadly heart attacks. Doctors at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland determined this by analyzing patient data in Ireland, though they can’t determine… read on > read on >
With the United States facing a high number of drug shortages, a Chinese company may help to boost the supply of one in particular, the chemotherapy agent cisplatin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with the Chinese drugmaker Qilu Pharmaceutical to import the widely used cancer drug. The Canadian pharmaceutical company Apotex will… read on > read on >
Women who use estrogen to ease menopause symptoms may see their blood pressure rise — but the way they take the hormone may determine that, a large new study suggests. The study, of over 100,000 menopausal women on estrogen therapy, found that pills seemed to have a greater effect on blood pressure than estrogen delivered… read on > read on >
MONDAY, June 5, 2023Understanding circumcision can help you speed your baby boy’s healing process and be aware of any complications that may arise. Here, professionals offer advice on what circumcision is, the pros and cons of the procedure, and what happens during a circumcision. Plus, they’ll talk about how long the healing process is and… read on > read on >
