The latest buzz on coffee? It may be good for your heart, a new, large study suggests. Drinking light to moderate amounts — up to three cups a day — may lower the risk of stroke, fatal heart disease and all-cause death, researchers found. “Regular coffee consumption of up to three cups per day is… read on > read on >
Fully half of all young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also battle alcohol or drug abuse. And folks with ADHD who have a history of depression or anxiety are particularly vulnerable to substance abuse problems, a new study showed. “People with ADHD may be self-medicating with drugs or alcohol to keep their… read on > read on >
Despite studies showing that it doesn’t work against COVID-19, prescriptions for the anti-parasite drug ivermectin have climbed sharply in recent weeks as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Prescriptions for what was originally a drug for animals soared to more than 88,000 a week in mid-August from a… read on > read on >
A good Samaritan can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest if a portable defibrillator is nearby. Now, a pilot study suggests a new way to get the devices into bystanders’ hands: drones. The study, done in Sweden, found that drone delivery was a feasible way to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to the… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Is your job good for your health? From the factory floor to the phone bank, from the boardroom to the emergency room, it’s a complicated question to consider as we pursue paychecks and navigate careers. “Health isn’t just what we eat and how physically active we… read on > read on >
The Mediterranean diet can bring many benefits for the human body, including a healthier heart and a sharper brain. But there’s another benefit that might be of particular interest to men. Following a Mediterranean diet can lower a man’s future risk of erectile dysfunction, according to research presented online on Friday at the European Society… read on > read on >
Having a special needs child can mean medical emergencies and doctors’ visits where parents have to take time off from work, and now a new study shows that can bring a bit financial hit to a family. Researchers analyzed U.S. government data from more than 14,000 families in that situation and found they lost an… read on > read on >
The greener your neighborhood, the lower your risk of heart disease. That’s the takeaway from a new study, which reported that adding to a neighborhood’s green space can have a big payoff for public health. “For the cost of one emergency room visit for a heart attack, trees could be planted in a neighborhood with… read on > read on >
Treatment with two monoclonal antibodies lowers the odds of hospitalization for high-risk COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate illness, according to a new study. “Our conclusion overall at this point is that monoclonal antibodies are an important option in treatment to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in high-risk patients,” said senior author Dr. Raymund Razonable,… read on > read on >
Mothers are known for drying their little ones’ tears, sometimes with a hug, a song or a kiss on a scraped knee. So, perhaps it isn’t a surprise that new research shows the sounds of mom’s voice provide comfort and even pain relief to the tiniest ones, premature babies. Researchers from the University of Geneva… read on > read on >
