As indoor trampoline parks have grown in popularity, so have trampoline-related injuries to kids. According to the International Association of Trampoline Parks, the number of such parks increased in the United States from 35 to 280 between 2011 and … [Read more...]
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Many Women Weigh Too Much Before Pregnancy
United States health officials say that more women are starting their pregnancies heavier than ever before. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of women who became pregnant in 2014 were either overweight or obese … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding on the Rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 81.1% of new mothers are now breastfeeding their children, up from 79% in 2011. However, almost half abandon the practice by the time their child is six months old. Additionally, less … [Read more...]
Americans Are Heavier Than 20 Years Ago
According to a new report, the average American has put on about fifteen pounds (~6.8 kg) since the late 1980s and early 1990s. The authors of the report speculate the reasons behind the increase in weight are most likely related to tendencies toward … [Read more...]
Do Migraines Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
An analysis of data collected from 115,541 women enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study II indicates that migraines may be an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The researchers found that women with a history of migraines had a greater … [Read more...]
Is Modern Lifestyle to Blame for the Obesity Epidemic?
When it comes to the obesity epidemic, is nature to blame… or nurture? An analysis of data from nearly 8,800 adults participating in a nationwide health and retirement study revealed that participants were more likely to pack on more pounds if they … [Read more...]
Donated Blood Won’t Transmit Neurodegenerative Disorders
A new study finds no credible evidence that degenerative brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, can be transmitted via donated blood. Researchers tracked data on more than 40,000 patients who received blood transfusions between … [Read more...]
Top Causes of Death in the United States
Data from the National Center for Health Statistics reveals that the death rate in the United States has hit an all-time low, but heart disease and cancer continue to be the leading causes of death. According to experts, the top ten cause of death … [Read more...]
Men Have a Greater Risk of Cardiac Arrest
Researchers examined data on more than 5,200 men and women, aged 28 to 62, who took part in the long-running Framingham Heart Study and found that about one in nine men will suffer a cardiac arrest before the age of 70, compared with about one in … [Read more...]
High BMI & Waist Circumference Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
A high body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference appears to increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers followed 141,896 men from eight European countries and found a 10% increased risk of high grade (aggressive) prostate cancer … [Read more...]
Changes in Sleep Affect the Heart
Lack of sleep and an abnormal sleep cycle may increase the risk of heart disease. This study involved 26 healthy people who were restricted to five hours of sleep per night for eight days with either fixed bedtimes or bedtimes delayed by 8.5 hours on … [Read more...]
Being Fit Cuts Stroke Risk!
After controlling for known risk factors for stroke like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation, a team of researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reports that men and women with greater … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Can Make Blood Pressure Soar
A review of 17 studies from around the world has found a link between dangerous blood pressure and air pollutants, such as vehicle exhaust, coal burning, and airborne dirt or dust. The researchers explain that just a few days of increased air … [Read more...]
Hepatics C May Triple Heart Attack Risk
Coronary atherosclerosis is a condition described by the hardening of the arteries in the heart, which can result in sudden blood clots or a heart attack. An analysis of ten published studies concludes that chronic hepatitis C infection can increase … [Read more...]