Most dog owners have seen this dynamic in action, but a new study confirms that your canine companion can become jealous when you pay attention to another dog. Researchers put 18 dogs in situations where they could imagine their owner interacting with either a realistic-looking fake dog or a fleece cylinder. The fake dog served… read on > read on >
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Sluggish Coworker? Maybe They ‘Pigged Out’ Last Night
Midnight snacks might feel satisfying in the moment — but they can also knock people off their game at work the next day, a new study suggests. The study, which followed nearly 100 employees, found a connection between “unhealthy” eating in the evening and under-performance at work the next day. In general, people tended to… read on > read on >
Could Widely Used Blood Pressure Meds Raise Skin Cancer Risk?
Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat. But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even more critical because those drugs can increase their sensitivity to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The researchers… read on > read on >
Making E-Cigs Cool: Singers, Models in Music Videos Get Teens Vaping
DJ Khaled, Halsey and other musicians are selling electronic cigarettes to young people through product placement in music videos that receive hundreds of millions of views, a pair of new studies report. Overall, music videos identified as featuring e-cigarette product placements during a four-month period in 2018 received more than 1.6 billion total views on… read on > read on >
Antibody Cocktail May Curb Infection in Unvaccinated Who Are Exposed to COVID-19
People living with someone who has COVID-19 appear to get powerful protection against infection when they are given Regeneron’s antibody cocktail, a new study shows. The findings suggest that beyond preventing the worst outcomes for coronavirus infection when given early enough, the cocktail could also prevent people from getting sick in the first place, the… read on > read on >
Had Facial Fillers? What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines
Once you’ve landed that coveted coronavirus vaccine appointment, you’ll likely have to fill out a form on your medical history and whether you’re allergic to any of the vaccine’s ingredients. But there could be another question waiting for you: Have you ever had dermal filler injections? That’s because — in rare cases — people who’ve… read on > read on >
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Can Take Big Toll on Women’s Mental Health
Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis to cope with, and now a new study finds these patients face a much higher risk of depression and other mental health issues. And the emotional anguish exacted a significant toll: The researchers also found it was associated with an increased risk of death during the study period among… read on > read on >
COVID Vaccines Might Not Protect Certain Cancer Patients
People with cancers of the blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes are at an increased risk of not making protective coronavirus antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, a new study warns. The risk is particularly high for those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The researchers urged these patients and those who interact with them to get vaccinated… read on > read on >
COVID Vaccines Trigger Protective Immune Response in Nursing Home Residents: Study
Older adults in long-term care develop detectible antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, which may mean it’s safe to reopen these facilities, according to a new study. But because it’s unclear how long the antibodies last, researchers from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) say there’s still a need to monitor symptoms and controls on reopening. “COVID-19… read on > read on >
Urinary Incontinence Surgery Won’t Raise a Woman’s Cancer Risk
NDAY, April 12, 2021Women face no increased risk of pelvic cancer — tumors of the bladder, cervix and ovaries — if they have surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a new study finds. Concerns about possible complications and safety issues related to use of surgical mesh — particularly for a condition called pelvic organ… read on > read on >