Relying on natural and fertility awareness methods to prevent pregnancy might be linked to an increase in abortions, a new study suggests. Use of hormonal birth control methods like the pill has declined by nearly half among women seeking an abortion in the United Kingdom, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 13 in the… read on > read on >
Men are more than three times as likely to die from a traumatic brain injury compared to women, a new study says. About 30 brain injury-related deaths occurred for every 100,000 U.S. men in 2021, while only 9 such deaths occurred among women at that rate, researchers found in a new study published Jan. 9… read on > read on >
It takes a village to help a smoker quit. And a new study published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that smokers had a nearly doubled success rate quitting when supported by an integrated approach that included medication and personal counseling. “Our study demonstrates that providing access to effective medications and trained tobacco cessation specialists… read on > read on >
A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America’s egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data shows the staggering toll included chickens culled to contain the virus, too.… read on > read on >
Seniors’ risk of dementia is more than double what was previously thought. The risk of developing dementia after age 55 is more than 42% among Americans, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 13 in the journal Nature Medicine. That’s more than twice the risk reported by older studies. “Our study results forecast a dramatic… read on > read on >
Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers. Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as teenagers, MRI scans show in a new study published Jan. 10 in the journal Nature Mental Health. In particular, reduced maturation of the cerebellum — a brain region that… read on > read on >
Medical schools have experienced a steep decline in enrollment among Black and Hispanic students since the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions. The number of Black medical students fell by nearly 12% in 2024 compared to the year before, declining for the third year in a row, according to results published in… read on > read on >
A California man’s tragic story highlights the growing risks associated with bird flu infections in domestic animals. Joseph Journell of San Bernadino lost two of his beloved cats, a 14-year-old tabby, Alexander, and Tuxsie, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, after they drank raw milk from a lot recalled for H5N1 bird flu contamination, a news release… read on > read on >
Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have lifelong damage done to their ability to form friendships and romantic relationships, researchers reported in a study published recently in the journal Child Abuse and Neglect. Neglect leads children to… read on > read on >
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MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay news) — The sleep aid Ambien could be allowing toxic proteins to pollute the brain, potentially increasing a person’s risk of disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Drugs like the main ingredient in Ambien, zolpidem, suppresses a system designed to clear protein waste from the brain during dreamless sleep, a mouse study… read on > read on >
