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Scientists Develop High-Tech 'Air Mask' to Ward Off Viruses
An experimental 'air mask' can effectively block airborne viruses The mask is comprised of an air curtain blowing down from the brim of a hard hat Lab tests show the mask can block 99.8% of viruses TUESDAY, July 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental “air mask” could help ward off infectious diseases while people are on the job, researchers report.
Osteoarthritis Raises Risk of Other Chronic Health Conditions
Osteoarthritis (OA) can nearly triple a person’s risk of developing many other chronic illnesses as they age Overall, people with OA tend to develop many other health problems This might be due to a lack of physical activity, poor diet and chronic inflammation, researchers said WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Osteoarthritis could nearly triple a person’s risk of developing a multitude of other chronic illnesses, a new two-decade study finds.
Unhealthy Microbiome May Raise Death Risk After Organ Transplant
A person’s gut microbiome could worsen their outlook following an organ transplant People with 'unhealthy' microbiomes are more likely to die following a transplant In particular, they are more vulnerable to cancer and infection WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People with an “unhealthy” gut microbiome appear to be more likely to die following an organ transplant, a new study warns.
Combining Popular Diabetes Drugs Brings More Heart, Kidney Benefits
Two different types of diabetes drugs can be combined to protect against heart and kidney disease SGLT2 inhibitors offer additional benefits when combined with GLP-1 receptor agonists The combination does not produce any new safety concerns, researchers report WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Combining two different types of diabetes drugs can offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in people with diabetes, a new review finds.
Cutting Meat Consumption Could Lower Diabetes Rate in US
If adults in the U.S. ate a lot less bacon, deli meat and hot dogs, it could significantly lower the country’s diabetes rate, a new study finds. Researchers say cutting processed meats by a third could prevent 350,000 cases of the disease over a 10-year period. Using data from a national health survey, they looked at the impact of cutting processed meats from 5%-100%. The large drop in diabetes wasn’t the only benefit. The results showed a 30% reduction would prevent more than 92,000 cases of heart disease and about 53,000 cases of colon cancer over a decade.
More Americans Now Think Abortion Should Be Allowed in Any Circumstance
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, more Americans think their state should allow a woman to get a legal abortion for any reason, a new poll finds. Just over 6 in 10 of those questioned say women should have that right, compared to just under 50% of Americans who held the same belief in 2021, the new survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found. Since the Supreme Court ruling in June 2022, full abortion bans, with limited exceptions, have been enacted in 14 Republican-led states. Meanwhile, three others prohibit abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even realize they’re pregnant, the AP reported. Americans are even more opposed to a national abortion ban, the poll found.
Children With Autism Have Unique Microbiomes, Study Finds
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New research offers what could become a surprising way to diagnose whether a child has autism: Simply check the makeup of their gut microbiome. In a study published July 8 in the journal Nature Microbiology, scientists analyzed more than 1,600 stool samples from children ages 1 to 13 and found several distinct biological “markers” in the samples of children with autism. The finding means that unique traces of gut bacteria, fungi, viruses and more could one day become a diagnostic tool, lead study author Qi Su, a researcher at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, told the New York Times. Such a tool could help professionals diagnose autism sooner, quickly getting children treatments that are more effective at younger ages, he added.
Noninvasive Urine Test for Cervical Cancer Shows Promise
An experimental urine test could improve screening for cervical cancer The test looks for proteins generated by high-risk HPV 16 HPV 16 and 18 cause nearly all cervical cancers TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new urine test might help doctors more easily screen for cervical cancer, researchers report.
Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Lack Cardiologists Despite High Need
Nearly half of U.S. counties don’t have a practicing cardiologist Those counties tend to have worse heart health Rural and poor counties are the most likely to not have a heart doctor practicing there TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Where you live plays a vital role in how easy it is to receive care for heart problems.
Cutting Out Meat Could Cut Diabetes Rates
Eating fewer red and processed meats would be a big boost to Americans' health, a computer simulation shows It projects that cases of diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer would all decline sharply Biggest beneficiaries would be white men, the study projects TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- If it would stave off heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer, would you swear off bacon and burgers?
After Cardiac Arrest, Women More Likely to Suffer Anxiety, Depression Than Men
Women who survive a cardiac arrest are more likely than men to suffer anxiety or depression There’s a 50% increase in antidepressant prescriptions in the first year following cardiac arrest in women, but not in men Cardiac arrest survivors also are more likely to struggle financially TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Women who survive cardiac arrest are more likely to suffer anxiety or depression than male survivors, a new study warns.
Study Shows RSV Vaccine Safe in Late Pregnancy
A vaccine given during late pregnancy can protect newborns from a serious respiratory infection New research shows that immunization for respiratory synctytial virus (RSV) does not increase a woman's risk of preterm birth or other pregnancy complications RSV infection can be deadly in a newborn TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Expectant mothers who get vaccinated to protect their newborns against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are not putting themselves or their babies at risk, new research affirms.
New ER Program Helped More Patients Get Needed Hospice Care
Patients nearing the end of life who go to the ER may have to wait for hospice care until it is too late One hospital's push to speed the transition got patients supportive end-of-life care sooner than before Hospice care focuses on patient comfort and family support TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- One hospital's push to transition patients who are nearing the end of life from the emergency room to hospice care appears to be working.
How Cannabis Use During Pregnancy May Harm a Baby's Brain
Weed use during pregnancy might affect a child’s brain development Brain images show lower levels of inflammation Lower inflammation could affect the natural process of brain development TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Cannabis use during pregnancy might affect the way a child’s brain develops after birth, a new study says.
Untreated Water Likely Source of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials have determined that untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people this spring. Still, that grower didn't supply all the cucumbers that were linked to salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted in a recent health update. During their probe, FDA investigators discovered that salmonella found in untreated canal water used by Bedner Growers Inc. matched a strain of the bacteria that caused some of the illnesses reported in 31 states and Washington, D.C. Bedner Growers supplies Fresh Start Produce Sales, of Delray Beach, Fla., which recalled crates of the cucumbers in late May after the first illnesses were reported. Bedner Growers also supplied cucumbers to multiple places where ill people reported buying or eating the produce, FDA added.
Soy Foods May Help Boost Your Kids’ Brain Power
Adding soy foods to your kid’s diet may boost their brain power. A new study finds school-aged children who consume more isoflavones from soy foods have better thinking abilities and attention. Researchers used 7-day dietary records to calculate the intake of macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins and isoflavones in 128 children. Written and computerized tests were then used to measure their intellectual abilities, attention skills and information processing speed. Overall, the participants consumed low amounts of isoflavones, according to the results. But those who ate the most isoflavones had faster response times during attention tasks and faster processing speeds.
Mounjaro Bests Ozempic for Weight Loss
Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic in helping people lose weight People were likely to achieve more weight loss with Mounjaro than Ozempic Patients consistently lost more weight during their first year on the drug MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic in helping people lose weight, a new study shows.
Study Finds Arsenic, Lead in Tampon Products
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report they have discovered lead and arsenic in a wide variety of tampon products sold in the United States and Europe. Testing revealed lead in all 30 tampons from 14 brands obtained from major online retailers and stores in the U.S., the U.K. and Greece, according to a study published July 3 in the journal Environmental International. "Our findings point towards the need for regulations requiring the testing of metals in tampons by manufacturers," the researchers wrote. Their analysis looked for concentrations of arsenic, barium, calcium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, mercury, nickel, lead, selenium, strontium, vanadium and zinc. All 16 metals were detected in one product.
Wegovy, Ozempic Lower Risk of Many Obesity-Related Cancers
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In yet another finding that touts the health benefits of wildly popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, scientists report that taking the drugs may help reduce the risk of some cancers. In a study published July 5 in JAMA Network Open, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes who were being treated with a class of GLP-1 drugs were less likely to be diagnosed with 10 of 13 obesity-linked cancers than those who were taking insulin. The reduction in risk was significant: Taking the medications cut rates of gallbladder cancer, meningioma, pancreatic cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, by more than half. Risks were also reduced for cancers of the ovaries, colon, esophagus and kidneys as well as for multiple myeloma (a cancer of the bone marrow) and endometrial cancer (which begins in the lining of the uterus).
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