The holiday spirit is infectious, even for people suffering from dementia. But family and friends might need to make some slight adjustments to help a dementia patient better enjoy the holidays, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) says. “Dementia doesn’t prevent someone from feeling the warmth, love and laughter of the holiday season, but it… read on > read on >
An outbreak of salmonella linked to cucumbers has now been tied to 100 known cases of the illness across 23 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported Thursday. That’s up from 68 cases reported in the FDA’s last tally in early December. Many of the illnesses are severe. “Of the 90 people for whom… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 Holy chip! Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of select 13-oz bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with a milk allergy. According to a report released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),… read on > read on >
Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data shows. This is the only month this year in which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported three confirmed norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. In all, 301 passengers and crew members fell… read on > read on >
A baby’s gentle murmurs and coos can melt even the stoniest heart. But those giggles and babbles are more than just music to a doting parent’s ears. These vocalizations actually are signs that a baby’s heart is working rhythmically in concert with their developing speech, researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of… read on > read on >
Sexism is incredibly toxic to women’s lives, resulting in lower pay, fewer career opportunities, worse health care and a greater risk of violence. It also can be toxic to their brain health, a new study says. U.S. women born in the most sexist states experience a faster memory decline in later years than women born… read on > read on >
In a pivotal move, the United States Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review South Carolina’s controversial decision to cut off state funding for Planned Parenthood clinics, which provide critical health services to low-income residents. A media report published by The Washington Post shows said that this move was made after the state terminated… read on > read on >
Seniors with an infection can take antibiotics without fear of harming their brain health. Antibiotics don’t appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or dementia in older adults, researchers report in the journal Neurology. “Given that older adults are more frequently prescribed antibiotics and are also at higher risk for cognitive decline, these findings… read on > read on >
An existing drug might be able to treat an autoimmune disorder that causes dry eye, dry mouth, fatigue and muscle or joint pain. Baricitinib (Olumiant), a drug currently used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, appears to effectively curb the symptoms of Sjögren’s disease, according to results from lab mice published in a new study. The drug… read on > read on >
Abortion pills are safe and effective, but some pain will be part of the process for most women. However, many women are surprised by exactly how much pain is involved in a medication abortion, a new study says. They’re frequently told that the pain is akin to period cramps, but for many that simply isn’t… read on > read on >
