MONDAY, April 25, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The progressive narrowing of the aortic heart valve in a group of older men could not be slowed during a recent clinical trial using vitamin K2 supplements, dampening hopes of finding a medical treatment for this common but serious condition. The research, published Monday in the… read on > read on >
Scientists have long known that as the Earth warms due to climate change, plants produce more pollen, making allergy season longer and more pronounced. Now, a new survey finds that hay fever sufferers are increasingly taking notice. In a poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults conducted by the Harris Poll in partnership with HealthDay,… read on > read on >
The strange smells and sounds at an animal shelter can stress out even the most placid pup, and invasive tests to see if they need medicine to calm down only add to the anxiety. So there’s some good news for Fido in new research out of the Netherlands. The study found that analyzing a single… read on > read on >
A year after being hospitalized with COVID-19, only about 25% of people felt fully recovered, a new study shows, and the risk of long COVID was highest among women, obese people and those who were on a ventilator. There are no specific treatments for long COVID, and researchers said these findings highlight the urgent need… read on > read on >
Insufficient vitamin D may play a role in breast cancer, especially among minority women, new research indicates. Black and Hispanic American women with low vitamin D levels have a higher risk of breast cancer than those with sufficient vitamin D levels, researchers found. The findings suggest that vitamin D may help protect these groups of… read on > read on >
The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity with mental decline and dementia. Amassing those risk factors at a faster pace boosts your risk for Alzheimer’s disease and… read on > read on >
Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study. Their analysis of a Canadian government mental health survey found that 42% of 480 respondents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) termed… read on > read on >
A healthier lifestyle is recommended for stroke survivors, but that’s often easier said than done. Now, online programs are coming to the rescue, according to a new study. “Online platforms are a viable and impactful model to address the health information needs and behavior change challenges of stroke survivors,” said study author Ashleigh Guillaumier of… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When the Food and Drug Administration recently authorized a second COVID-19 booster shot for some people, many of those eligible wondered whether to get one – and when, given that cases are once again rising in some parts of the country. Here’s are answers to six… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Exposure to air pollutants – even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines – may trigger a heart attack within the hour, according to a new study from China that found the risks were highest among older people and when the weather was colder.… read on > read on >
