The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 8,000-15,000 people per year in the United States are examined or treated in hospitals for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, commonly the result of faulty or ill-maintained gas burning appliance … [Read more...]
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“I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring.” ~ David Bowie … [Read more...]
Cancer Death Rates Improving
The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that the rate of cancer-related deaths has dropped 23% since 1991. Experts from the ACS add that the decline in cancer deaths is likely due to early detection and treatment advances, along with fewer people … [Read more...]
High Blood Sugar Can Increase Heart Attack Complications
A new study suggests that high blood sugar can cause stronger contractions of blood vessels, increasing the risk of complications in heart attack patients. Researcher Dr. Richard Rainbow explains, "This is the first study to show direct evidence of … [Read more...]
Excessive Video Game and Computer Use May Increase Musculoskeletal Pain in Teens
Using data collected from nearly 1,000 male and female adolescents, a team of Brazilian researchers notes the average teen in their sample spends over five hours per day using a computer or electronic device or playing video games. Additionally, … [Read more...]
Exercise DVDs May Be Psychologically Harmful
Home fitness DVDs seem like a good way to reach exercise goals, but experts say these DVDs may also include negative imagery and demotivating language. The fitness DVD industry generates an estimated $250 million dollars in annual revenue, but there … [Read more...]
Soda Tax Linked to Reduced Consumption
In 2014, the Mexican government introduced a 10% sales tax on the sale of sugary drinks, and after one year, sales of such beverages decreased 12% while untaxed beverages such as water experienced a 4% increase in sales. The American Heart … [Read more...]
Increased Body Mass Linked to Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) who are also overweight or obese may be at an elevated risk for autonomic dysfunction when compared with PD patients with a healthy bodyweight. The autonomic nervous system is the portion of the … [Read more...]
Is Early Menopause a Trigger for Depression Later in Life?
A new review suggests that premature menopause may increase the risk of depression later in life. An analysis of 14 published studies that included nearly 68,000 older women revealed that women who began menopause when they were 40 and older had a … [Read more...]
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“Shallow men believe in luck or in circumstance. Strong men believe in cause and effect.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson … [Read more...]
Doctor-Patient Emails May Help Chronically Ill
For those with chronic health conditions, the ability to communicate with their doctor via email appears to improve their health. A survey of 1,000 patients with chronic conditions revealed that 56% had sent their doctor an email within the past year … [Read more...]
Lower Vitamin D Linked to Older Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Past studies have suggested that vitamin D plays a role in protecting the nerves from injury or degeneration. In a new study, investigators found that the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome was higher among women who were vitamin D deficient than … [Read more...]
Diet & Exercise Improves Ability to Exercise Among Those with a Common Type of Heart Issue
A new study claims that obese older patients with a common type of heart failure can improve their ability to exercise without shortness of breath by either restricting calories or doing aerobic exercise. Heart failure with preserved ejection … [Read more...]
Eating Fruit and Veggies Linked to Better Grades
Using data collected from 47,203 Canadian adolescents as part of the 2012-2013 Youth Smoking Survey, researchers from the University of Waterloo conclude that only about 10% currently meet the Canadian government's national fruit and vegetable intake … [Read more...]