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
Growing number of meat allergy cases linked to tick bites, CDC warns – CBS News Watch CBS News In a report released Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 450,000 Americans since 2010 may have developed alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially life-threatening meat allergy that is spread by tick bites. … Read more
An outbreak of Salmonella linked to ground beef has sickened 16 people in the Northeast and hospitalized six others, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency said nine people who had taken ill were from New Jersey, with others in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Investigators are working to identify the … Read more
You’ve heard of “long COVID,” the cases of people who can’t shake the lingering symptoms of COVID-19. Now comes “long vax” — a rare, but baffling set of symptoms that follow a small number of people for months after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “You see one or two patients and you wonder if it’s a … Read more
For years, doctors have sounded the alarm over the link between cancer and obesity. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of developing several different types of cancer, including breast, bowel, kidney and pancreatic. In all, 13 types of the disease were previously known to be associated with overweight body types — but now, that … Read more
Over 30 million Americans a year use benzodiazepines, or “benzos,” including Xanax, Valium, Ativan and Klonopin. Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, muscle spasms, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, seizures and epilepsy. But this widely used class of drugs is linked to severe side effects and life impacts that can last for years — even … Read more
Poor Neanderthals just couldn’t catch a break. Our ancient ancestors, who probably died out through inbreeding, passed along genes that are still present in modern-day humans. Research now finds that those Neanderthal genes also gave some people an increased risk for “Viking disease,” also known as Dupuytren’s contracture. The condition causes the fingers of one … Read more
Young men who are heavy weed smokers could have a higher risk for developing schizophrenia, according to a new study. The research, which was published on May 4 in the journal Psychological Medicine, found that a shocking 30% of schizophrenia cases among men aged 21 to 30 could have been thwarted if they had averted … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a solvent in adhesives, paint and coating products that is known to cause serious health risks and even death. “The science on methylene chloride is clear, exposure can lead to severe health impacts and even death, a reality for far too many families … Read more
An estimated 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes were caused by a poor diet, a recent study published in Nature Medicine found. Diets that lacked whole grains or had too much-refined rice, wheat, or processed meats were linked to the disease. Those that included overconsumption of fruit juice or insufficient amounts of non-starchy vegetables, … Read more
Intermittent fasting is a popular diet trend that many celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and Mark Wahlberg practice. But research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences suggests that the dieting technique can cause fertility issues. A new study suggests that intermittent fasting could possibly be beneficial … Read more
This annoying sleep habit may have a dangerous effect on brain function. Snoring as a result of sleep apnea could trigger cognitive decline leading to early dementia, a new study found. Scientists discovered that sleep apnea – which typically results in snoring – cuts off blood and oxygen to the brain, which can lead to continued … Read more
Doctor burnout has been linked to overprescribing opioids and antibiotics, a new study suggests. The study published in the British Journal of General Practice found that general practitioners who work long hours are up to five times more likely to prescribe high levels of medications. Researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research … Read more
Jake Paul might have a new lady in his life following his split from girlfriend Julia Rose. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been linked to Dutch athlete Jutta Leerdam, who has been dubbed the “world’s hottest speed skater” by online publications. Sources have told De Telegraaf (via The Sun) that Paul, 26, and Leerdam, 24, have “been … Read more
A chemical widely used to dry clean clothes has been linked to the rise in Parkinson’s disease, the world’s fastest-growing brain condition. The connection between Parkinson’s disease and trichloroethylene, or TCE, has been suspected for decades, but a new report delivers damning evidence against the product, which has dozens of military, industrial, commercial, medical and … Read more
After a bout of COVID-19, Annie couldn’t recognize her father’s face, even though she’s a part-time portrait artist. “My dad’s voice came out of a stranger’s face,” the case study, identified only by her first name for privacy reasons, told researchers. It’s now believed that Annie’s experience with “face blindness” is a result of long … Read more
Children who contract lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) at two years of age or younger could be more likely to die prematurely from that same condition as adults, a new study has found. These types of infections were linked to one-fifth of the deaths. The new study was conducted by a group of London researchers … Read more
Diets similar to the popular Keto diet may be linked to a higher risk of heart disease, new research has found. The study, which has not been peer reviewed, was presented Sunday at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. The findings showed that people on n low-carb, … Read more
It turns out comfort foods could be making you feel a whole lot worse. A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that rates of depression are 80% higher in people whose diet includes large amounts of ultra-processed foods. The study’s authors — who hail from Universidade Federal de Viçosa — defined … 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