According to a study that analyzed data from a dermatology clinic in San Francisco, visits for atopic dermatitis (eczema) and general itching increased following a major wildfire 175 miles away. Study co-author Dr. Raj Fadadu writes, “Skin is the … [Read more...]
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Mono May Raise Depression Risk
Following a review of data concerning 1.4 million adults born between 1977 and 2005, researchers report that individuals with a history of infectious mononucleosis as children or teenagers have up to a 40% elevated risk for depression in young … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Can Affect Cognitive Function
Cognitive assessments completed by over 500 individuals at various stages of life revealed that those who grew up in areas with greater exposure to air pollution experienced more severe cognitive decline than participants from less polluted … [Read more...]
Air Pollution May Affect Fertility.
Particulate matter is a mixture of dust, dirt, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets in the air and has been linked to an elevated risk for several poor health outcomes. According to a new study that included over 2,200 women, living in areas with higher … [Read more...]
Endometriosis May Increase Some Pregnancy Risks
Endometriosis is a potentially painful condition that occurs when the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. A review of findings from 39 studies revealed an association between endometriosis and an increased risk for several adverse pregnancy … [Read more...]
Alcohol Contributes to Cancer Cases and Deaths
Excessive alcohol consumption is a risk factor for several cancers, and a recent study that analyzed information from the United States Cancer Statistics database estimates that alcohol may be the primary driver of 4.8% of cancer cases and 3.2% of … [Read more...]
Is a Negative Personality Linked to Heart Attack Risk?
Personality evaluations of 150 myocardial infarction patients revealed that these individuals were more likely to have a negative outlook on life than the general population. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Esophageal Cancer Increasing Among Young Adults
Researchers report that the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has increased over the last 40 years, with the rate increasing fastest among patients under the age of 50. Additionally, the research team reports that younger esophageal cancer … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Increases Kidney Disease Risk
Past research has shown that air pollution can increase one’s risk for heart and lung disease. Now, an analysis of data concerning over 47,000 adults suggests that increased exposure to fine particulate matter is also associated with an elevated risk … [Read more...]
Many Teens Are Driving While Impaired
A nationwide survey of over 6,800 teenagers revealed that 13% had driven under the influence of marijuana in the previous month. Additionally, 5% reported they had driven with alcohol in their system during the same time frame. JAMA Network Open, … [Read more...]
Asthma Meds Weaken Bones?
Researchers have identified a potential link between oral corticosteroid usage by patients with asthma and an elevated risk for osteoporosis and serious bone fractures. Thorax, October 2020 … [Read more...]
Heated Tobacco May Pose Threat to Heart Health
Tobacco products that heat but do not burn tobacco to release a tobacco-flavored vapor that contains nicotine are marketed as a substitute for e-cigarettes or traditional cigarettes. An analysis of nearly 50 human and rodent studies showed that such … [Read more...]
A Third of Seniors Prescribed Inappropriate Medications
The American Geriatrics Society reports that during a recent four-year timeframe, 34% of individuals over the age of 65 received a potentially inappropriate prescription, which increased their risk for a visit to the emergency room by 26% and … [Read more...]
Fewer People Are Having a Second Heart Attack
New research shows that a heart attack sufferer’s risk for a recurrent heart attack within the following year declined by approximately 20% between 2008 and 2017. Study author Dr. Sanne Peters notes, “Improvements in the emergency treatment of heart … [Read more...]