A new study indicates that women who drink more than eight alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of developing heart disease than those who drink less. Those who binge drink take even more risks with their heart health, the study indicated. The American College of Cardiology’s study aimed to identify links between alcohol … Read more
Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death. In a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA), a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to … Read more
Continuous exposure to artificial light at nighttime can put people at an increased risk of stroke, new research warns. “We advise people, especially those living in urban areas, to consider reducing that exposure to protect themselves from its potential harmful impact,” said study author Jian-Bing Wang, whose work was published Monday in the scientific journal … Read more
There’s a bullseye on baby’s back. Targeting kids is fast becoming all the rage among shady scammers committing identity theft. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission, the governmental overseers of identity theft, revealed that a staggering 22,229 claims of identity theft from kids in the U.S. under age 19 were filed last year. That’s … Read more
Too much screen time is literally making men soft: Chinese scientists found that playing computer games for a prolonged period can drastically increase someone’s likelihood of experiencing erectile dysfunction, per a study published in the journal “Andrology.” “The present study offered substantial evidence for a positive causal association between computer use and the risk of … Read more
A highly popular intermittent fasting method used by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez is shockingly connected to a severely increased risk of cardiovascular death, a new study finds. Users of the so-called 16:8 diet — a person eats only in an eight-hour window and fasts for the other 16 hours in … Read more
Forget an apple a day — eating this vegetable will keep the doctor away. Dr. Poonam Desai, an emergency medicine physician, often shares health hacks on social media. In a video posted to TikTok, Dr. Desai revealed the vegetable she eats regularly to stay healthy: onions. “Onions contain something called quercetin, which gives onions its … Read more
Be fore-warned. Hitting the greens to golf puts men at three times the risk of developing ALS, a new study from Michigan Medicine warns. Golfing for men poses an increased risk of ALS. torwaiphoto – stock.adobe.com “We know that occupational risk factors, like working in manufacturing and trade industries, are linked to an increased risk … Read more
Those morning stretches and at-home pilates might not be enough as one doctor shared an exercise that could determine your lifespan. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar shared with the TODAY show on March 8 that a participant’s ability to perform the physical activity would dictate their life expectancy. Azar, also a Clinical Associate … Read more
There’s new evidence to help clear the air on cannabis. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and funded by the National Institutes of Health found that those who smoke weed daily are at a significantly higher risk of suffering heart attack and stroke than those who don’t. “We know that toxins are … Read more
Gen Z are making a big mistake when it comes to travel and while they’re doing it to save money, it can end up costing them big time. Aussies’ appetite for travel hasn’t diminished despite cost of living pressures, with 91 percent of Australians planning to travel this year. However, while the younger generation has … Read more
A New Mexico man has died of complications from the bubonic plague as state health officials scramble to assess the ongoing risk in the region. The unidentified Lincoln Country resident had been hospitalized recently with the bacterial affliction, although the details surrounding how he contracted it and how his health deteriorated remain unclear, the state … Read more
Sunday’s clock change could mean trouble for your ticker. Whether you’re a winter-worn whiner excited for the dawn of spring or sleep deprived and annoyed at the thought of losing an hour of sleep in the middle of your weekend, Daylight Savings Time can be a real health hazard, experts warn. Warm weather, clear skies … Read more
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, federal regulators said Friday. The Food and Drug Administration approved a label change requested by drugmaker Novo … Read more
Ticks are emerging earlier than usual this year, experts warn, and we could be in for a severe season. The parasites are typically most active from April to September, but New Hampshire health officials have already started fielding reports of ticks. And one Minnesota county reported its first deer tick of the year in early … Read more
Talk about a wake-up call — adults who sleep only three to five hours a night face a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study found. “I generally recommend prioritizing sleep, although I understand it’s not always possible, especially as a parent of four teenagers,” said Christian Benedict, lead study researcher and … Read more
There’s a bitter truth behind sweetened drinks. The American Heart Association has backed a new study that found both sugar- and artificially-sweetened beverages can increase consumers’ risk of irregular heartbeat, known medically as atrial fibrillation or “AFib,” by up to 20%. The condition can increase the risk of stroke by five-fold. The new report, published … Read more
Cancer risk is based on several factors, and while there is no absolute way to prevent all cancers, there are many things we can do to reduce our risk and be more aware, so that they can be treated early and most effectively. Dr. Marleen Meyers from the NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center talked to … Read more
Experts are sounding the alarm after a man recently died from a Vitamin D overdose. David Mitchener, 89, passed away in suburban London, England, after taking high levels of the supplement for nine months prior to his death. Members of the local medical community are now taking the opportunity to warn the public of the … Read more
These convenient eats are coming for more than just your waistline. A new study has found an association between ultra-processed foods and over 30 health complications, including depression, sleep disturbances and death related to cardiovascular disease. “Overall, direct associations were found between exposure to ultra-processed foods and 32 (71%) health parameters spanning mortality, cancer, and … Read more