Survivors of the intensive care unit (ICU) have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide after discharge than other hospital patients, a Canadian study shows. Researchers compared the health records of 423,000 ICU survivors in the province of Ontario with those of with 3 million patients who were hospitalized but not in intensive care between… read on > read on >
It’s a good idea to run drinking bottles you think are BPA-free through the dishwasher several times before using them, a new study suggests. University of Cincinnati researchers found that some supposedly BPA-free water bottles contain traces of the chemical, which is believed to pose a health risk. For the study, they analyzed water bottles… read on > read on >
Young Black American women have high rates of lifestyle-related risk factors for heart disease, a new study indicates. The findings show the need to help them adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits, as well as make it easier for them to access health care, the researchers said. “Young people should be the healthiest members… read on > read on >
The risk of dying within five years of a heart attack is notably higher among poor Americans than their wealthier peers, but race also plays a role, a new study reveals. While Black residents of poor neighborhoods appear to face a higher risk of death than their counterparts in wealthier ZIP codes, poor Black patients… read on > read on >
A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil and fish — the so-called Mediterranean diet — may protect the brain from plaque buildup and shrinkage, a new study suggests. Researchers in Germany looked at the link between diet and the proteins amyloid and tau, which are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s but are also found in… read on > read on >
A quarter of heart attack patients have atypical symptoms and are less likely to receive emergency care, Danish research reveals. These patients are also more likely to die within 30 days than those with chest pain. Atypical heart attack symptoms include breathing problems, extreme exhaustion and abdominal pain. “Atypical symptoms were most common among older… read on > read on >
It’s long been known that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 in infected people. But new research suggests that the connection may be even stronger for men than women. Researchers at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City analyzed data from more than 3,500 COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital between early March… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Soaring blood pressure. A racing heartbeat. Trouble sleeping. Excessive worrying. Difficulty concentrating. These are warning signs of out-of-control stress and anxiety, and their roots could begin long before you might think. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting nearly… read on > read on >
The weight-loss drug Saxenda can keep extra pounds off — but combining it with exercise brings a bigger payoff, a new clinical trial finds. The study found that some longstanding advice is valid: Prescription weight-loss drugs work best when used along with — and not in place of — lifestyle changes. Saxenda (liraglutide) is a… read on > read on >
Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine provide a high level of protection for populations, a new study shows. The findings from Israel — the first nation to report national data on the vaccine — show that two doses provide more than 95% protection for people 16 and older against COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death.… read on > read on >
