New research gives new meaning to the term “hotheaded” — your normal brain temperature is higher and varies much more than previously thought. The findings could lead to future research into whether disruption of daily brain temperature rhythms might trigger dementia and other brain diseases, the study authors said. The researchers conducted brain scans on… read on > read on >
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Vaping-Linked Lung Injuries Can Leave Long-Term Symptoms
Many who suffer vaping-related lung damage will have long-term health problems lasting at least a year, a new study reports. A substantial proportion of patients continue to be wracked with breathing difficulty, brain fog and mood disorders a year after their initial diagnosis with EVALI (E-Cigarette or Vaping Use-Associated Lung Injury), according to researchers at… read on > read on >
Diabetes May Mean Worse Long-Term Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer is tough to beat, but if you also have diabetes and poor blood sugar control your long-term risk of death rises, researchers report. Their study included 488 women with metastatic breast cancer, which is cancer that has spread to other organs. Overall survival rates five years after cancer diagnosis was similar between the… read on > read on >
Do You Live in a ‘Hot Spot’ for Diabetes Complications?
Texas and Florida are big U.S. centers for Americans dealing with short- and long-term diabetes complications, a new study shows. The findings could help direct support to people who need it the most, according to the researchers. “Our analysis has enabled us to create a map of the United States that showcases hot spots of… read on > read on >
Monkeypox Cases Rising Slowly in the U.S., CDC Says
Monkeypox cases continue to climb in the United States, although gradually, federal health officials said Friday. Public health officials have identified 45 cases of monkeypox across 15 states and the District of Columbia, up from 21 the week before, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a media briefing,… read on > read on >
Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study
The babies of women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy may have developmental difficulties during their first year, a new study suggests. Researchers found that pregnant women with COVID-19 were more likely to have preterm births and infants with developmental problems. The greatest risk was in the third trimester, the study found. “The kinds of diagnoses… read on > read on >
Veterans May Face Lower Risk for CTE Than Ex-Athletes
A degenerative brain condition uncovered in some former professional athletes has been reported in military veterans as well, but a new study suggests it’s uncommon and questions whether service itself confers the risk. At issue is a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a form of progressive brain degeneration believed to be caused by repeated… read on > read on >
AHA News: Take These 7 Healthy Habits on Your Summer Road Trip
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — You’ve spent the past couple of years staying fit and healthy despite the unusual circumstances of mostly staying home. Now you’re packing the car for a well-deserved summer road trip, fraught with fast food, convenience stores and hours of sitting around with unhealthy snacks within arm’s… read on > read on >
Singles or Couples: Who Sleeps Better?
You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore. Yet, a new study suggests that adults who share their beds with a partner have less severe insomnia, less fatigue and more sleep time. They also… read on > read on >
Drownings in Home Pools, Hot Tubs Kill Hundreds of Kids Each Year
Hundreds of U.S. children die in pool and hot tub drownings each year, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to redouble safety efforts this summer. That’s because many children have been away from the water during the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Child drowning rates and nonfatal… read on > read on >