A new study confirms that fish oil supplements may raise the risk of a common heart-rhythm disorder — particularly when doses top 1 gram per day. At issue are medications and supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids, which are naturally found in fish oil. Fish is considered a generally heart-healthy food, but some studies have linked… read on > read on >
What launches guys on serial sexual conquests and prompts solo activity among women? It’s testosterone, of course. As the primary male sex hormone, it plays a leading role in the sexual development of guys. But folks often overlook the role it plays in female sexuality. Yes, women have testosterone, too, though much less of it… read on > read on >
Millions of Americans who got the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines have had to watch those who received the Pfizer vaccine roll up their sleeves for a booster shot, wondering when they will get the same chance at extra protection. This Thursday and Friday, an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug… read on > read on >
Beginning in November, the United States will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico for the first time since pandemic closures began 19 months ago, the Biden administration will announce Wednesday. The move comes just weeks after U.S. officials said they would soon lift a similar ban on foreigners traveling to… read on > read on >
Urban dwellers around the globe are sweating through three times as many “extreme heat” days as their counterparts did in the 1980s, a new study suggests. The study is the latest to chart humans’ growing exposure to dangerously high temperatures. Experts said it looked at what’s happening in finer detail than previous research has —… read on > read on >
Private insurers paid out about $156.2 billion in 2018 for U.S. patients with the 15 most common cancers. Medication was the largest expense and drugs for breast, lung, lymphoma and colon cancers accounted for the largest chunk of those costs, according to a Penn State College of Medicine study. “The public often hears that the… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Committing to a bird is no small decision. And it’s an even bigger commitment if you choose a bird like a parrot or parakeet that’s brainy by nature. Smarter birds have more needs to stay healthy and happy in captivity, according to researchers at the University of Guelph… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Oct. 12, 2021 Just over a decade ago, the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or Obamacare) made many common cancer screenings free. But a pair of new studies caution that when those free tests turn up signs of trouble, important follow-up tests may be too pricey for some patients. The bigger concern:… read on > read on >
Climate change is the “single biggest health threat facing humanity,” and governments must “act with urgency” to tackle the crisis, a World Health Organization (WHO) special report warns. In advance of a United Nation’s climate change summit in early November, groups representing 45 million nurses, doctors and health professionals worldwide signed an open letter urging… read on > read on >
Experts are warning that the upcoming flu season could be severe as social distancing measures are relaxed across the United States, but a new survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans may delay or skip a flu shot. However, it also found that 98% of those who got a flu shot last season do plan… read on > read on >
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