While all Americans could benefit from proposed new limits on what’s called PM2.5 air pollution, new research indicates the change has the potential to benefit Black and low-income Americans the most. The limits being considered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could cut death rates in those more vulnerable groups by up to 7%,… read on > read on >
If you are experiencing mysterious recurrent vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, you may want to consider that a tick could be responsible. When the lone star tick bites a person, it can transmit something called “alpha gal,” the sugar that’s present in all mammals except humans, explained Dr. Sarah McGill. She is an associate professor… read on > read on >
While thinking declines can be a common symptom of multiple sclerosis in women, new research suggests sleep, or lack of it, could be making matters worse. “Sleep disorders have gained substantial recognition for their role in cognitive [thinking] decline, which affects up to 70% of people with multiple sclerosis,” explained study author Dr. Tiffany Braley,… read on > read on >
While some gamble socially and others do it for a living, it’s a serious addiction for those who have an uncontrollable urge to keep going at the risk of losing everything. “In our brain, the centers involved with gambling addiction are the same centers involved with substance addiction,” said Dr. Asim Shah, professor and executive… read on > read on >
Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for the nerve-wracking condition. You can buy CBD almost anywhere — gas stations, spas, farmers markets and grocery stores. It comes in many forms — from gummies to tablets to tinctures to lozenges and patches. But… read on > read on >
Endless worry, irritability and insomnia are all symptoms of a possible anxiety disorder. Luckily, there are numerous anxiety medications that can help ease the condition. Joy Alonzo, a specialist in the pharmacotherapy of mental disorders at Texas A&M’s College of Pharmacy, said recently, “If you understand the different types of medication, then you can become… read on > read on >
When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care. But recovery can take time for the patient. Making sure they get the care they need can be a challenge for the spouse, grown child or other loved one who is providing that care at… read on > read on >
A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients’ bodies. Previously, the FDA had expressed concern about duodenoscopes because they can be difficult to clean and may spread bacteria such as E.… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — A good night’s sleep is essential for good health, but many Latinos in the U.S. just don’t get enough of it. To shed light on possible reasons why, researchers are studying the sleep habits of those living near the U.S.-Mexico border. “I honestly don’t think we… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital for depression five weeks ago, should be back at work soon, his aide said Thursday. The Pennsylvania senator suffered a stroke last May that nearly killed him, and depression strikes one in three stroke survivors. Still, Fetterman’s depression recovery is going well,… read on > read on >
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