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Bright Light at Night Could Raise Odds for Diabetes
People exposed to light at night are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes The more exposure to brighter light, the higher the risk for diabetes Light affects sleep patterns, which in turn affects blood sugar levels THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes? Avoid bright light at night, a recent study suggests.
Staying Fit Might Cut Men's Odds for ALS
Men who make it a point to exercise may be lowering their risk for ALS Research suggests that only a moderate level of exercise is necessary The new study found no similar benefit for women, however THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The search for a cure for ALS has been elusive, but researchers may have identified a way to lower a man's risk in the long run.
Acupuncture Can Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
Acupuncture can relieve hot flashes associated with hormone therapy for breast cancer About 64% of breast cancer patients receiving acupuncture reported fewer and less intense hot flashes Hormone therapy blocks the effect of estrogen and other hormones that can fuel some breast cancers THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Acupuncture can help breast cancer patients deal with the hot flashes that often accompany hormone therapy, a new clinical trial says.
Ignorance Could Be Fueling Rising Spread of STDs, Poll Finds
Many Americans are misinformed regarding how sexually transmitted diseases spread About a third think they can only be transmitted through sexual intercourse Another 20% think they only need to be tested if they have symptoms THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Many sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the United States, and a nationwide poll indicates that ignorance about how they're transmitted could be fueling their spread.
States With Abortion Bans Also Saw Declines in Birth Control Post-Dobbs
Women in states that enacted abortion bans post-Dobbs are also seeing sharp declines in the use of birth control and emergency contraception The closure of family planning clinics, and confusion among women as to whether or not contraception is illegal in their state, might be driving these trends Overall rates of prescription birth control pills fell by 24% in states with abortion bans or restrictions WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Post-Dobbs bans and restrictions on abortion are having a spillover effect in reducing the use of birth control and emergency contraception in those states most affected, a new study shows.
Study Finds Multivitamins Won't Help You Live Longer
Yet another study, this time involving over 390,000 people, finds no benefit to life span for people taking multivitamins Other studies have found that the pills don't prevent heart disease or cancer Still, about a third of U.S. adults continue to take multivitamins WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A full third of American adults take multivitamins, despite prior studies suggesting they do little to boost health.
CDC Warns of Rising Threat of Dengue This Summer
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A federal health advisory warning of a heightened risk of dengue fever infections in the United States was issued on Tuesday. The alert was prompted by an unexpectedly high number of dengue fever cases reported across the country this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, and climate change is only upping the risk of future spread. "Dengue transmission peaks during the warmer and wetter months in many tropical and subtropical regions," the agency noted in its advisory. "Dengue cases are likely to increase as global temperatures increase." In the United States, Puerto Rico has been hardest hit: Of 2,241 U.S. dengue cases reported this year, 1,498 occurred in that U.S. territory in the Caribbean. In March, a public health emergency was declared there after cases of the mosquito-born illness broke historical records.
Meat Alternatives Healthier for Heart Than Meat, Review Shows
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Even though plant-based meat alternatives are ultra-processed, they still may be healthier for your heart than traditional meat is, a new review finds. Risk factors for heart disease, including total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and body weight, all improved when meats were replaced with a plant-based substitute, according to the analysis published Tuesday in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. In one clinical trial reviewed, people consuming plant-based alternatives saw a 13% reduction in total cholesterol, a 9% reduction in LDL cholesterol, a 53% reduction in triglycerides and an 11% rise in "good" HDL cholesterol. “Plant-based meat is a healthy alternative that is clearly associated with reduced cardiovascular risk factors,” senior study author Dr. Ehud Ur, a professor of medicine at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, told NBC News.
Drug-Resistant Fungi Found in Commercial Flower Bulbs, Compost, Soil
Samples from U.S. retailers found high levels of drug-resistant fungi in gardening supplies like flower bulbs, compost and soil The species of fungus observed can be very dangerous if spores are inhaled by a person with a weakened immune system Wearing an N-95 mask while gardening could cut the risk WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A tough-to-treat, drug-resistant fungal infection may be as close as your local garden center, new research shows.
Exposure to Plastics Chemical BPA May Raise Diabetes Risk
BPA might increase a person’s risk for diabetes People fed small amounts of BPA developed increased insulin resistance compared to a control group The insulin resistance occurred over four days WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A common plastics chemical might increase a person’s risk of diabetes, a new study warns.
Feel Sick? Waiting at Least 2 Days Before COVID Test Is Best
The COVID virus is a bit slower to replicate than other common viruses, so testing two or more days after symptoms start gives more accurate results COVID tests are designed to spot heavy viral loads -- in other words, those who are most infectious Other viruses, like RSV or flu, are easily spotted as soon as symptoms begin WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The COVID virus, or rather people's immune response to it, has changed and it might be prudent to wait a couple days after symptoms start before taking a COVID test, researchers report.
Cortisol Might Play Role in Tough-to-Treat Diabetes
The stress hormone cortisol seems to play a role in type 2 diabetes About 1 in 4 people with tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes have high cortisol levels Cortisol helps regulate blood sugar levels, metabolism and blood pressure WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The stress hormone cortisol appears to play a role in tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
New Insights Into How Microbiome Helps Cause Type 2 Diabetes
The gut microbiome appears to increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes Specific strains of microbes are found in the guts of diabetics These microbes are also found in people newly diagnosed with the disease, suggesting they influenced diabetes risk WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A person’s gut microbiome appears to increase their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers claim.
Obesity May Be Even Less Healthy If Child Was Born Underweight
Low-birth-weight kids are more likely to have health complications if they later become obese These kids were more likely to have insulin resistance and fatty liver due to obesity Low birth weight could influence the way the body stores fat, increasing health risks WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Low-birth-weight newborns have a higher risk of health complications if they become obese as children, a new study has found.
Could Mom's Smartphone Use Affect Baby's Language Development?
Moms speak less to kids when they’re on their smartphones Smartphone use reduced mothers’ speech by 16% to 26% Short-term phone use caused greater reductions in mom's "baby talk" WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Mothers tend to speak less to infants when they’re on their smartphones, a new study finds.
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