Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study. Cosmic radiation comes from space. Only a small amount reaches the Earth’s surface, but exposure is greater for people flying at high altitudes. There’s been limited … Read more
A simple daily habit may be linked to a dramatically lower risk of premature death, particularly from heart disease — no gym membership required. People who climbed stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower risk of dying from any cause than those who didn’t, according to an analysis led by researchers … Read more
The FDA is upgrading an egg recall issued last month to its highest risk level, warning the public that exposure to the eggs could pose serious health risks. On Wednesday, the FDA classified the recall as a Class I, indicating “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to … Read more
Seniors, listen up. A new study suggests that how well you perform on a simple balance test could offer clues about how well you’re aging — and even your chances of making it through the next seven years. Researchers found that older adults who performed best on the free, at-home assessment were about half as … Read more
Exposure to pesticides may aggressively increase your risk of developing a deadly neurodegenerative disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, destroys motor neurons — the nerve cells that connect the brain and spinal cord to muscles. Over time, people with ALS lose control of muscles throughout the body, affecting speech, eating and breathing. While global pesticide … Read more
July 22 (Reuters) – The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest. At two or more years after starting treatment, the odds of a new diagnosis of alopecia in GLP-1 users were 37 percent higher than in … Read more
A popular variety of organic fruit puree pouches has been recalled over the potential risk of soft plastic contamination. On Tuesday, a notice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveals that PT Organics Limited has voluntarily recalled select lots of its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. (113 g) … Read more
Could your spouse’s dementia be contagious? Being married has been shown to help sustain many aspects of health. Married people with heart disease are less likely to have a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease, they have a lower risk of obesity and they’re also likely to live longer. But the story is actually … Read more
Are they watching Graying Anatomy? The idea of TV rotting your brain is apparently not just an old wives tale. Spending too much time watching TV in middle age may literally shrink the brain, increasing the risk of dementia and other complications, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. This screen-induced cerebral shrinkage … Read more
Salad lovers are dealing with information whiplash after a series of revelations about where exactly the parasites causing “explosive diarrhea” are coming from. Last week, the FDA traced illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states. The next day, they said that lettuce was coming from Taylor Farms in Central Mexico — … Read more
It took 45 minutes of resuscitation to get Mark Allen’s heart going and save his life. The then-50-year-old was swimming in the open-water portion of a half-Ironman competition in Georgia, when he went into cardiac arrest. “I have no memory of what happened,” the Newark, Delaware, financial supervisor told The Post of the 2014 incident. … Read more
You’re going to want to remember this. Around the world, more than 57 million people are living with dementia, and nearly 10 million more are diagnosed each year. While there is currently no cure, research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable health and lifestyle factors. … Read more
Keto, a diet that emphasizes cutting down carbs and sugar, has been used for some 50 years as a way for folks to lose weight fast. Significant weight loss could help prevent cancer. Recent research even showed keto might help treat it too, by starving existing cancer cells of the sugar they need. But now, … Read more
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. That information could be reassuring or terrifying, but for now it’s a potential tool to speed drug development by helping to identify and enroll high-risk people into studies of possible Alzheimer’s treatments or … Read more
Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, known as a meningioma, while the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. The brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), Depo-Provera, contains the synthetic progestin hormone and is used by roughly 1 in 4 … Read more
Kim Kardashian has been vocal about letting daughter North West “express herself” through boundary-pushing clothes, colorful hair and experimental makeup — but the 13-year-old’s latest mode of self-expression could come with some serious and irreversible risks. Last September, North, then 12, debuted a dermal piercing on her middle finger. It was the first of many: … Read more
Drink up for better health. What we eat plays a clear role in lowering cholesterol, with nutrient-rich foods like oatmeal, brown rice, high-fiber vegetables, fatty fish and seeds helping out. Beverages help too, as one drink that’s been around for centuries — and is still popular today — not only lowers bad cholesterol, but can … Read more
Rinse, recall, repeat. A luxury shampoo brand has recalled two of its products over concerns that the high-end lather may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacterium. A voluntary nationwide recall was announced last week by Kao USA, which manufactures the shampoo through its subsidiary Oribe. The recall was issued after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae growing inside … Read more
Talk about a bad bite. With millions of international visitors to the US for the World Cup, on top of the usual domestic travelers, this summer is a busy time for travel and dining out. Which means, the risk for food poisoning also increases, as one state has unfortunately been crowned with the highest rates … Read more
Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles your risk of developing melanoma, … Read more