Health Alert

Using data from the Nurses' Health Study I and II, researchers report that a high intake of added sugar is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, and a diet characterized by less added sugar and more servings of fruit and vegetables are … [Read more...]

An analysis of data concerning over 13,000 older adults revealed that eating several servings of vegetables a day and sleeping 7-8 hours a night can reduce one’s risk for early death in the following six years by up to 34%. BMC Geriatrics, June 2021 … [Read more...]

Among more than 2,600 adults with a history of heart attack or stroke, researchers found that 30% were smokers and only a third of this group had stopped smoking over the following four years, despite the majority knowing that smoking increases their … [Read more...]

The result of an eight-year study that included 421 children found that participants with sleep apnea before adolescence that did not improve over time are at increased risk for high blood pressure as teens, which can set the stage for poor … [Read more...]

Using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, researchers concluded that patients treated for appendicitis after age 45 not only had an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease but they developed it earlier in life than their peers … [Read more...]

Researchers examined the insurance records of nearly 198,000 adults and found that those eventually diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) were more likely to make doctor visits for issues such as urinary problems, visual disturbances, abnormal skin … [Read more...]

In a study that included 476 children, researchers observed an association between greater exposure to secondhand smoke while in the womb and reduced lung function at age six. American Thoracic Society, May 2021 … [Read more...]

According to a study that reviewed CT scans of nearly 7,000 middle-aged and older adults whom researchers monitored for 17 years, there’s an association between fat build-up around the heart and a significantly increased risk for heart failure, even … [Read more...]

Using data from the decades-long Nurses Health studies, researchers estimate that women with osteoporosis have up to a 40% increased risk for moderate-to-severe hearing loss, even if they’re taking medications to slow bone loss. Journal of the … [Read more...]

While a body mass index in the normal range is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association reports that individuals should also mind their waist circumference. Experts point out that excess fat in the … [Read more...]

An analysis of eleven years of data concerning over 8,000 adults revealed an association between sleep disorders and poor cardiovascular health, particularly in women. European Heart Journal, April 2021 … [Read more...]

Using data from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System, researchers report that individuals diagnosed with the influenza-like illness have up to a 39% increased risk for stroke in the near future. BMC Public Health, May 2021 … [Read more...]