People with obsessive-compulsive disorder face a much higher risk of death — from natural and unnatural causes, according to a shocking new study out of Sweden. OCD, which affects 2% to 3% of Americans, is characterized by recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors such as excessive hand washing and arranging objects in a precise way … Read more
Vitamin D — “the sunshine vitamin” that our bodies make when we’re exposed to sunlight — is critical to our health. It’s essential for healthy bones and teeth, inflammation regulation, immune system support, and other tasks. A new report, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 conference, suggests the current US recommended dietary allowance (RDA) … Read more
Stephanie Land chronicled her struggles as a single mother scrubbing toilets for minimal pay in “Maid,” her bestselling memoir from 2019 that was adapted into a hit Netflix series starring Margaret Qualley. At the end of that book, Land took her 3-year-old daughter, Emilia, and moved away from an abusive partner in Washington State to … Read more
This could be what ales you. While food poisoning cases from beer are rare, new research from Cornell University finds that low- and non-alcoholic beer can be breeding grounds for gnarly bacteria when brewed or stored improperly. “Nontraditional beers lack one important hurdle to bacterial growth: ethanol concentration,” the authors wrote in a study published … Read more
Younger women are getting lung cancer at higher rates than men — and researchers can’t figure out why. A report published Thursday in the journal JAMA Oncology showed that there is a gender disparity in lung cancer cases among people 35 to 54, with women being diagnosed at higher rates. While the disparity is slim … Read more
Early bird gets the worm. Night owls get health problems. People who stay up late — or all night — are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes and have unhealthy lifestyle behaviors than morning people, according to a new study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. And, scientists say, you can’t necessarily change these … Read more
Marijuana users have elevated levels of cadmium and lead in their blood and urine compared to those who abstain, a troubling new study found. Analyzing data from a group of more than 7,200 adults, researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that the 358 people who reported using marijuana within the past … Read more
Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to keep your memory. People on the night shift may run a greater risk of memory loss compared to those takin’ care of business during the day, a new study has shown. Researchers at York University in Canada found that those working shifts outside the average 9 a.m. … Read more
As if Manhattan rentals weren’t already doggone expensive, animal lovers have to cough up an extra $250 in pet rent per month. It’s one of the reasons why our so-called greatest city in the world was ranked nearly dead last for pet-friendly metropolises, despite the estimated 1.1 million furry residents inhabiting the Big Apple. According … Read more
Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia. This summer’s guidance to halt the medication for up to a week may not go far enough, either. Some anesthesiologists in the U.S. and Canada say … Read more
Long-term use of popular acid reflux drugs has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study. Published Wednesday in the journal for the American Academy of Neurology, the report examined patients who take medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium) and lansoprazole (Prevacid). Acid reflux occurs … Read more
Black men at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
Watching your wedding go up in smoke isn’t necessarily a bad thing. With marijuana legalized in New York, Massachusetts, Maine and a growing number of states, more couples are looking to take things higher, with cannabis-infused cocktails, canapés and pre-rolled joints available to wedding guests. “People are starting to treat marijuana the same way they … Read more
Construction workers have one of the highest suicide rates compared to all other professions — but a new international initiative hopes to combat the crisis devastating this segment of the blue-collar population. Male construction workers are about four times more likely than the general population to end their own lives, according to the Centers for … Read more
I was recently laid off, and the company has offered me a severance package. However, the amount they’ve come up with doesn’t seem to be sufficient given my age and how long it will take me to find another job. How negotiable are companies in these circumstances? “These circumstances” are the critical words here. I’m … Read more
An NYC woman was certain she was qualified for the high-paying position she spotted on LinkedIn — because she was already doing the work. UX writer Kimberly Nguyen, 25, went viral for claiming she applied for a similar job at her company that is being offered for a much higher salary. The move comes months … Read more
Most people may not consider sexual orientation a risk factor for heart disease — but a recent study suggests that bisexual women may have poorer cardiovascular health (CVH) than heterosexual females. Researchers analyzed data from 12,180 people with an average age of 39. About half of those people were female. The data was culled from the National … Read more
Cutting calories could cut life short for those consuming this alternative sweetener. Erythritol, a common sugar substitute used to sweeten low-calorie food and drinks, has been linked to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes, according to a study by Cleveland Clinic doctors. The study, published in Nature Medicine, suggests that the substance puts people … Read more
Want stronger sperm? Consider taking up the hard hat. Blue-collar workers with physically demanding jobs have almost 50% higher sperm counts than their white-collar office-bound counterparts, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard University and Mass General Brigham. “We already know that exercise is associated with multiple health benefits in humans… but few … Read more
Failing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine could put patients at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles discovered that the coronavirus infection increases the risk of diabetes — but that up-front vaccination could curb it. Type 2 diabetes impairs how the … Read more