For the growing number of American seniors who live alone, having a beloved dog or cat by their side could help them maintain a healthy brain. New research on more than 7,900 people averaging 66 years of age found that those who lived alone were able to stave off losses in memory and thinking if… read on > read on >
Getting your preventive screening colonoscopy could be even more of a lifesaver than you thought, a new analysis finds. The two gold standard tests for spotting cancers and polyps of the colon — colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy — offer double the benefit determined in prior studies, conclude a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 (HealthDay news) — A rising tide of cannabis-related mental health problems is resulting from the widespread legalization of recreational weed in the United States, warns a new evidence review. Nearly one in five Americans aged 12 and older used marijuana in 2021, and more than 16 million meet the criteria for… read on > read on >
Patients with Parkinson’s disease call it “D-Day,” the date they were told they had the incurable movement disorder. Now, a new study suggests they might be getting the wrong message when they get the news. “A lot of people say ‘I’m sorry, you have Parkinson’s,’” said lead author Dr. Indu Subramanian, a movement disorders neurologist… read on > read on >
When hospitals support trauma survivors’ mental health during and after treatment, patients are less likely to return in crisis, researchers report. There’s no uniform guidance on how to offer mental health services to these patients, noted lead study author Laura Prater. Fewer hospital readmissions are a good sign that people’s mental health needs are being… read on > read on >
It may not take as strict a diet as thought to keep type 1 diabetes under control: New Swedish research shows that a moderate low-carb diet still helped people with type 1 diabetes stick to blood-sugar targets. “The study shows that a moderate low-carbohydrate diet lowers the average blood sugar level and that more patients… read on > read on >
New Year’s resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say. “This is a great time to take a step back, take a breath and look at how we as a family taking care of ourselves and each other,” pediatrician Dr.… read on > read on >
Three-quarters of Americans plan to start the New Year with a resolution to be more healthy, including 28% who want to focus on improving their mental health, a new survey has found. These folks plan to exercise more (67%), meditate (49%), keep a diary (26%), or see a therapist (35%) or psychiatrist (21%), according to… read on > read on >
Folks with allergies might want to breathe a deep, sneeze-free sigh of relief when winter rolls around. Unfortunately, the cold weather that puts pollen-producing trees and grass to sleep can also keep a person cooped up inside – increasing their risk of indoor allergies. Millions of people suffer from indoor allergies caused by dust mites,… read on > read on >
Measles is incredibly contagious, and outbreaks are more common now as people decide against vaccinating their kids. Now, a case involving a rare but fatal brain disease caused by the measles virus may make some rethink that decision. The patient caught measles as a child. It took years for the virus to migrate to their… read on > read on >
