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Looking for Good Info on Vasectomy? Skip 'the Snip' on TikTok
Top sites on TikTok focused on vasectomy have gotten over 353 million views, but the info on the sites is of poor quality Only a small fraction of these sites were written by a health professional Many downplay the effectiveness of the male contraceptive procedure, researchers said FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Men looking to limit their odds for fatherhood probably have questions about vasectomy.
Surgery Helps Young Kids With Cerebral Palsy Walk, Regardless of Age
Older kids with cerebral palsy can get good results from corrective surgery, a preliminary study shows The procedure is typically done between 7 and 10 years of age But it also helped patients as old as 21, researchers said FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows.
Robust Gut Microbiome Can Help You Fight Infections
Certain gut bacteria play a key role in a person's risk for infection Those that produce a beneficial fatty acid called butyrate help prevent infection, researchers report The findings pave the way for predicting one's personal risk FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The bacteria colonizing your bowels play a key part in your risk for infection, new research shows.
Wild Chimpanzees May Practice Natural Medicine
There's good evidence that chimpanzees in the wild are playing doctor with the medicinal plants around them Many of the plants had anti-inflammatory or anti-bacterial properties The findings could even point to effective new drugs for use in people FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- They aren't exactly ready to open a jungle clinic, but new research suggests wild chimpanzees are practicing a kind of medicine.
High Rates of Loneliness Seen Among Bisexual and Transgender People
New data suggests that adults who identify as bisexual or transgender are more prone to loneliness than straight people Stress and depression were also found more often among bisexual or transgender people Making spaces more inclusive, accepting and supportive could chage all this, researchers said THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Transgender and bisexual adults have rates of loneliness that are much higher than that of cisgender and heterosexual people, new data shows.
Will Adding Nuts to Your Diet Help You Lose Weight?
If you’re trying to drop a few pounds, adding nuts to your diet may help you achieve your goal. A new study finds including nuts in a reduced-calorie diet won’t impede weight loss and may in fact promote it. Researchers reviewed data from 7 clinical trials that included hundreds of overweight or obese adults who were monitored from 4 to 52 weeks. The results…. None of the trials found nuts had a negative impact on weight loss, but four of them did show something positive. Participants who ate 1.5 to 3 ounces of almonds, peanuts, pistachios or walnuts daily lost more weight than those who ate none. People on ‘nut-enriched’ diets lost an extra 3 to 16 pounds.
Microplastics Found in Human Penises
THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Seven different kinds of microplastics have been discovered in human penises for the first time. The tiny fragments, formed when plastic products break down in the environment, were found in four of five samples of penis tissue, researchers reported Wednesday in IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal. These minuscule particles can infiltrate cells and tissues in major organs. Just last month, researchers reported that startling levels of microplastics had been spotted in human testes. And Ranjith Ramasamy, lead author of the penis study, told CNN that he used a previous study that found evidence of microplastics in the human heart as a basis for his research.
Colombian Family's Genes Could Hold Key to Delaying Alzheimer's
A genetic variant appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease 28 members of a Colombian family with the Christchurch variant of APOE3 had delayed onset of Alzheimer’s This occurred even though they had another mutation that should have caused early onset Alzheimer’s THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A Colombian family’s genetics are shining a spotlight on a gene that might help protect people from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Walking May Do Wonders for Back Pain, Study Finds
Millions suffer from low back pain, which for most can come and go over the years A simple walking program appears to help delay any recurrences, a new study finds Walking is a comparatively cheap and easily accessible therapy THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- If you've recovered from lower back pain, try walking away from a recurrence.
Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia
Some prostate meds might lower the risk of Lewy body dementia Men taking terazosin, doxazosin and alfuzosin were about 40% less likely to develop the disease than those taking other prostate drugs The drugs activate an enzyme important to brain cells WEDNESDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Prostate medications might help reduce the risk of a specific type of dementia, a new study suggests.
1 in 4 U.S. Yards May Have Unsafe Levels of Lead
In January, the EPA lowered its lead screening level for soil from 400 ppm to 200 ppm The change means that 25% of U.S. households now have yards with unsafe levels of the toxin Affected homeowners have a couple options when it comes to remediating the problem THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The yards of 1 in every 4 U.S. households have soil lead levels that exceed new federal lead screening levels of 200 parts per million (ppm), a new study finds.
Could Blood Pressure Meds Help Prevent Adult Epilepsy?
A class of blood pressure meds appear to reduce seniors’ risk of epilepsy People taking angiotensin receptor blockers had as much as 30% less risk of developing epilepsy This held true even when people who’d had a stroke -- the top cause of epilepsy in adults -- were removed from the analysis THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A class of blood pressure medications appears to also help lower seniors’ risk of developing epilepsy, a new study finds.
Looking for Weight Loss? Go Nuts
Adding nuts to a calorie-cutting diet can help people lose more weight Folks lost an additional 3 to 16 pounds when they added nuts to their diet The daily amount was 1.5 ounces to 3 ounces of nuts THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Folks dieting to drop pounds should consider eating a fistful of nuts here and there, a new review suggests.
Cyberbullying Common in the World of Online Gaming
Nearly all video game players are exposed to cyberbullying and sexual harassment About 96% of players said they’d faced online abuse in the previous year Women and professional players are the most common targets of abuse THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Cyberbullying and sexual harassment are rampant in the world of professional video gaming and online gaming, a new study reports.
Stay Cool & Safe: Tips as Heat Wave Pummels U.S.
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A record-breaking heat wave is spreading across the United States, baking the Northeast and Midwest with high temperatures and sweltering humidity. Everyone is at risk for heat-related illness as body temperatures rise, experts warn. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps can fell anyone who overheats. People who are outdoors for too long also might develop a heat rash or sun poisoning, which occurs with severe sunburn. “Sadly, heat-related deaths and illnesses happen every year,” said Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Unhealthy Pot Use a Growing Problem Among Seniors, New Report Suggests
As more states legalize marijuana, a growing number of seniors are developing an unhealthy relationship with the drug, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 56 million Medicare beneficiaries and found “rates of health care encounters with cannabis-related disorders increased from 2017 through 2022.” By 2022, the rates were greatest in states that legalized both recreational and medical use -- with about 45 pot-related visits for every 10,000 Medicare claims. Rates were slightly lower in states that only allow medical use and lowest in states where both forms are still against the law. Experts have issued warnings mainly about the effects highly potent cannabis have on the physical and mental health of young users.
Deadly Strep Bacteria Is Spreading in Japan
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A deadly bacterial infection known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is spreading across Japan, officials in that country report. In March, Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases issued its first warning that STSS cases were on the rise. As of June 2, Japan's health ministry has reported 977 cases for 2024 -- a count that already surpasses last year's total of 941 cases. That's also nearly two and a half times the number of cases reported in the United States so far this year: 395 cases have been reported, not far off from the 390 seen at this time last year. The disease is nothing to trifle with: STSS can "develop very quickly into a life-threatening emergency," according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Bars, Cones and Gummy Edibles
Consumers urged not to eat mushroom edibles called Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones or gummies Twenty-six people have now been made very ill in 16 states, the FDA said It's not clear how the products are sickening people WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The number of people severely sickened after consuming mushroom edibles sold as Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones or gummies has risen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
Dollar Tree Left Recalled Applesauce Pouches on Store Shelves Too Long, FDA Says
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- After a recall was issued last year for lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to illnesses in over 500 children, the discount retailer Dollar Tree failed to remove all products from store shelves for too long, federal officials said Tuesday. In a warning letter sent to the company, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said WanaBana apple puree products remained in stores in several states through late December, two months after Dollar Tree was first told about the recall. Officials at the Virginia-based company told the agency that it refused sales of the products at registers, but the FDA said that was “not an effective measure” because at least one child in Washington state ate a recalled fruit pouch in a store before a purchase was made. The recall effort first began in October 2023, when WanaBana recalled its fruit pouches over concerns about lead and chromium contamination. Chromium is a carcinogen, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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