Osteopenia and osteoporosis are often seen as a woman’s health issue, but a new study involving 173 middle-aged adults revealed that low bone mass in the hip was common in both sexes. The findings suggest that men should take steps to help ensure … [Read more...]
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Women in Cardiac Arrest Are Less Likely to Get Help
A review of data concerning more than 5,700 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests revealed that men were more likely than women to receive resuscitation attempts by bystanders (74% versus 69%), even if a bystander saw the person collapse. European Heart … [Read more...]
Dentists Prescribe Antibiotics That Are Unnecessary Most of the Time
After reviewing nearly 170,000 dentist-written antibiotic prescriptions from 2011 to 2015, researchers concluded that 81% of scripts were unnecessary as the patients did not have a cardiac condition that warranted an antibiotic prescription as … [Read more...]
Epilepsy Linked to Increased Risk for Second Stroke
Using data from six published studies concerning over 16,000 adults, researchers estimate that patients with epilepsy who experience either a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke may have up to double the risk for a subsequent stroke. Epilepsy & … [Read more...]
Chronic Inflammation and Late-Life Depression
An analysis of data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study suggests that individuals with chronic inflammation in the decades leading up to old age have an elevated risk for late-life depression. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, … [Read more...]
Post-Concussion Symptom Persistence…
Using data concerning 647 patients who had experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), researchers identified the following risk factors for post-concussion symptoms and disability: advancing age, female gender, previous psychiatric history, … [Read more...]
Too Much Sitting Is Bad for the Heart
An analysis of data from the Women from the Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health concerning 5,638 older women found that sitting for eleven or more hours during the day can elevate the risk for cardiovascular disease over the next … [Read more...]
Warning for Those Who Use Sleep Aids
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has slapped a tough new warning label on prescription medications such as Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, and Zaleplon. The move was in response to 66 cases of patients engaging in dangerous behaviors due to daytime … [Read more...]
Psoriasis Patients Have Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea
Psoriasis is a common skin condition characterized by raised, reddish, often scaly patches that can negatively affect one’s quality of life. A recent study found that psoriasis patients have an elevated risk for obstructive sleep apnea, especially in … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Associated with Statin-Related Musculoskeletal Pain?
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common side effect associated with statin use. In a recent study that compared patients on statins with and without MSK pain, researchers observed that those with MSK pain were nearly four times more likely to have … [Read more...]
The Night Shift Is Tough on the Heart
In this study, researchers analyzed data concerning more than 320,000 people and found that individuals who routinely work nights are 13% more likely to develop coronary heart disease than daytime workers. The cause of the increased risk is unknown, … [Read more...]
Type 1 Diabetics Often Not Aware of Low Blood Sugar Episodes
Seniors who suffer from type 1 diabetes appear to have trouble avoiding low blood sugar. In this study, researchers monitored 203 type 1 diabetics over the age of 60 and observed that participants spent an average of 72 minutes a day with blood sugar … [Read more...]
Poor Fitness and Sleep Apnea
Using long-term health data concerning 1.5 million Swedish men, researchers have identified an association between poor fitness scores at age 18 and a 30% increased the risk for obstructive sleep apnea later in life, even among those who were not … [Read more...]
Fatty Liver Linked to Osteoporosis?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. A review of data from six studies has identified an association between NAFLD during childhood and an … [Read more...]