People with cancer may be at increased risk for a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, new research has found. “Previous studies have suggested there may be a link between cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome, but just how often people develop Guillain-Barré after a cancer diagnosis has not been well-studied,” explained study author Dr. Lotte Sahin…  read on >  read on >

Nerve damage is the likely culprit behind some long-haul COVID symptoms in certain patients, a new study argues. Researchers found evidence of peripheral neuropathy in nearly 60% of a small group of patients with long COVID. The body’s immune reaction to COVID appears to be damaging tiny nerves located throughout the body, causing long-term health…  read on >  read on >

Nearly 1 million Fitbit Ionic smartwatches sold in the United States have been recalled because they pose a burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Wednesday. About 693,000 of the smartwatches were also sold in other countries. The lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat and cause burns, and consumers should…  read on >  read on >

The Keto diet is a low-carb lover’s dream, but a new study suggests the popular eating plan may also improve some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your body attacks the insulation wrapped around its nerves, causing numbness, fatigue, bladder problems, mood issues and mobility problems that can…  read on >  read on >

Women who enter menopause early may be more likely to develop dementia later in life, new research indicates. During menopause, production of the female sex hormone estrogen drops dramatically and a woman’s periods come to an end. While women typically enter menopause in their early 50s, many do so earlier — either naturally or due…  read on >  read on >

Can the size of a blood pressure cuff throw off your reading? Yes, claims a new study that found an ill-fitting blood pressure cuff could make the difference between being accurately diagnosed with high blood pressure or not. Blood pressure cuffs come in different sizes, and guidelines say health care providers should use the cuff…  read on >  read on >