You might want to ignore that incoming call: A new study found that spending just 30 minutes talking on the phone a week is linked with higher blood pressure. Published Friday in European Heart Journal – Digital Health, Chinese researchers found that chit-chatting for half an hour once a week can lead to a 12% … Read more
The internet, consumed in moderation, may contribute to better overall brain health for older Americans. People who regularly engage with the internet were less likely to develop dementia, a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found. Researchers observed 18,154 adults aged 50 through 65 over an eight-year period. The participants … Read more
Trading out soda for a cup of coffee could actually help people with Type 2 diabetes live longer, research suggests. A new study from Harvard University published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) increased the risk of early death and cardiovascular disease among those with Type 2 … Read more
The “new car smell” that everyone knows and love might actually be a health risk. A new study published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science suggested that the smell could increase the risk of cancer. Scientists at Harvard and the Beijing Institute of Technology conducted their research in real-world settings and conditions rather than … Read more
This deserves a-paws. Having a family dog or cat could be the key to preventing your child from developing a food allergy, new research has found. According to a Japanese study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, children exposed to these pets from an early age lowered their risk of certain food allergies by … Read more
Adding some crunch to your menu could save your ticker. Scandinavian researchers found that eating a small amount of nuts and seeds every day can reduce the risk of a heart attack and strokes, according to a new study published in the Food Nutrition Research journal. “If you eat a handful of nuts every day … Read more
Marriage is good for women’s physical and mental health. A large new longitudinal study published in Global Epidemiology found that marriage helps to reduce death rate by a third for females — even among those who later divorced. The researchers argued that marriage is a near-universal pillar of humanity — and even as cultural changes … Read more
Women who follow the Mediterranean diet have a nearly 25% lower chance of heart disease and early death, according to a new analysis. Research from a team at the University of Sydney published in the journal Heart looked at data from 16 studies done between 2003 and 2021. The participants in the studies were mainly … Read more
It’s no laughing matter. A neurologist has declared nitrous oxide is “more dangerous than cocaine” amid a dramatic uptick in young people experimenting with the drug. Nitrous oxide — commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” “Whippits” and “hippy crack” — is legally sold in single-use silver “cracker” canisters, dispensed into balloons and inhaled to create … Read more
Maybe the rats do run this city. New York City rodents can carry the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 – and researchers fear it could be transmitted to humans, according to a new study. The new research, published Thursday in the American Society for Microbiology “mBio,” determined that the rats could be infected with the Alpha, … Read more
Seniors who stick to the Mediterranean diet may be lowering their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research has found. Those who regularly consume fish in addition to leafy greens, oil, beans, nuts and high fiber — as per the diet — might also be able to tack years off of their own brain age, … 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
If you can’t figure out how to fit a whole workout into your busy schedule, you’re in luck. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that just 11 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every day can lower the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death. Aerobic activities … 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
Cans of shrimp sold in major retailers including Walmart, Albertsons and Safeway are being recalled over concerns the product was under processed and may be contaminated with bacteria, according to federal health officials. Kawasho Foods USA Inc. issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its GEISHA Medium Shrimp following reports the 4 oz. cans were … 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
Here’s one more reason to lead with a strong handshake. Having a weak grip could be a harbinger of early death, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan. The study links grip strength to a higher risk of age-related chronic diseases, including cancer. A limp grasp, researchers said, may be … Read more
Substantial exposure to phthalates — chemicals found in hundreds of products, including soaps, shampoos and nail polishes — is linked to a higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes among white women, a new study found. “Our research found phthalates may contribute to a higher incidence of diabetes in women, especially white women, over a six-year … Read more
A majority of women are unaware that breast density could increase their risk of getting the deadly disease, according to a study. The peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association questioned whether or not women undergoing mammography screening were aware that breast density is a cancer risk. The study also asked … Read more