There’s much Americans may disagree on, but many share one thing in common: chronic pain. More than half of U.S. adults suffer from pain, with backs and legs the most common sources, according to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Overall, the investigators found that… read on > read on >
Illustrating a heartbreaking cycle, new research finds that lonely seniors are much more likely to take opioid painkillers, sedatives, anti-anxiety drugs and other medications. This puts them at increased risk for drug dependency, attention problems, falls, accidents and mental decline, the University of California, San Francisco researchers warned. “There’s a misconception that as we age,… read on > read on >
Higher levels of testosterone don’t give men or women an edge in life, claims a new study that challenges a common belief. “There’s a widespread belief that a person’s testosterone can affect where they end up in life. Our results suggest that, despite a lot of mythology surrounding testosterone, its social implications may have been… read on > read on >
It is often said that stroke affects men and women differently. Now, scientists say the location of the stroke’s damage in the brain may help explain why. Women have more strokes, and are more likely to have symptoms such as fatigue and mental confusion rather than classic indications such as paralysis. Women also tend to… read on > read on >
Could reducing racial disparities in health care be as simple as lowering the age at which Americans qualify for Medicare? Yes, claims a new study that suggests lowering eligibility from age 65 to age 60 could go a long way toward addressing inequities in health insurance, access to care and self-reported health decline. Racial and… read on > read on >
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life in the United States in many ways. Now, a new study confirms another effect: paranoia and belief in conspiracy theories, especially in areas with low adherence to mask mandates. “Our psychology is massively impacted by the state of the world around us,” said study author Phil Corlett, an associate professor… read on > read on >
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats may hold critical keys to humans’ health. Our feline friends have the potential to become a valuable model for genetic research, because their genome is similar to that of people, according to Leslie Lyons of the Feline Genetics Laboratory at the University of Missouri in Columbia. “Using… read on > read on >
Here’s a reason to not feel guilty about drinking a glass of wine every evening: A new study suggests that people who drink moderately may have lower risks for both heart attack and stroke than teetotalers — even when they have a history of heart issues. The researchers found that among over 48,000 people with… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — If the pandemic put your workout routine on ice, you’re in good company. Gym attendance plummeted last year, and as people slowly return, their bodies may be telling them, “Hey! It’s been a while!” Even the likes of action hero Will Smith acknowledged, “I’m in the… read on > read on >
An outside advisor to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s review of the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm is now speaking out, arguing that the approval was based on dodgy science and involved questionable collaboration between regulators and the drug’s maker. “I’m not surprised at the controversy because I think it’s a horrible decision. I think… read on > read on >
