Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it’s still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say. Now, a new poll from the University of Michigan breaks down joint pain, its impact on those who responded to the survey and how they’ve chosen to react to this… read on > read on >
A history of migraine headaches could make a woman more prone to pregnancy complications, such as issues with blood pressure or preterm birth, according to a new study. “We now know migraines may be an underrecognized risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes,” said study co-author Dr. Natalie Bello, director of hypertension research in the Smidt… read on > read on >
The time of day — or especially night — that you eat may affect your mental health, according to a small new study. Researchers created a simulated shift-work schedule and found increases in depression and anxiety for those eating at odd hours. “Our findings provide evidence for the timing of food intake as a novel… read on > read on >
Updated COVID-19 booster shots that target Omicron variants are rolling out across the United States, and a new study argues they’re coming at just the right time. Protective antibody levels tend to decline by at least 15% each month after a person receives a single COVID booster shot, researchers report. That said, getting a new… read on > read on >
Gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. In a review of 47 previously published studies, researchers in Finland found that tooth loss, deep pockets around teeth in the gums, or bone loss in the tooth sockets was tied to a 21% higher risk of dementia… read on > read on >
Though the risk appears small, a new review suggests that, in rare instances, monkeypox may trigger serious neurological complications, including seizures and brain inflammation. The finding is based on a look at 19 studies conducted in the United States, the United Kingdom and across Africa. All of the investigations worked with data collected before the… read on > read on >
A single blood test that can screen for more than 50 cancers seems to work fairly well in the real world, a preliminary study reveals. Researchers found that of over 6,600 apparently healthy people aged 50 and older, the blood test detected a possible cancer “signal” in roughly 1%. When those individuals had more extensive… read on > read on >
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new suicide hotline using just the numbers 988 in July, and now new data shows calls climbed 45% compared to the same time last year. “Our nation’s transition to 988 moves us closer to better serving the crisis care needs of people across America,” HHS… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state emergency after finding evidence of continued community spread of poliovirus. Public health officials have detected the virus in a fourth county, Nassau in Long Island, which follows cases detected in Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties. That sample was linked… read on > read on >
Researchers think they’ve figured out why Parkinson’s disease causes a person’s limbs to become so stiff that at times they can feel frozen in place. Using a robotic chair equipped with sensors, a research team has linked the activation of leg muscles in Parkinson’s patients with a region of the brain called the subthalamic nucleus.… read on > read on >
