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Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Eating Disorders
Atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, is linked to anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, according to research from Yale.
By Lisa RapaportApril 19, 2024Severe Vision Problems Linked to Significantly Higher Suicide Risk
Blindness and other severe vision problems increase the risk of suicidal thinking, behavior, and death, according to a large new study.
By Don RaufApril 19, 2024Activist Groups Challenge Safety of Decaf Coffee
Methylene chloride, used to produce some types of decaffeinated coffee, has been linked to cancer. Environmental health advocacy groups want it banned.
By Lisa RapaportApril 19, 2024Fake Botox Has Made People Sick in 9 States
At least 19 people have gotten sick from fake or mishandled Botox. These expert tips can help you stay safe.
By Lisa RapaportApril 18, 2024Mentally Stimulating Work Can Help Ward Off Dementia
A new study identified the most and least mentally stimulating jobs and determined their link to cognitive decline and dementia.
By Don RaufApril 18, 2024Trader Joe’s Recalls Organic Basil Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in at Least 7 States
Trader Joe’s recalled Infinite Herbs organic basil on April 17 after illnesses were reported in at least 7 states.
By Monroe HammondApril 18, 2024Untreated High Blood Pressure Linked to Uterine Fibroids
Taking antihypertensive ACE inhibitors specifically appeared to lower the risk of developing uterine fibroids by almost 50 percent.
By Lisa RapaportApril 17, 2024Exercising in the Evening May Offer the Biggest Boost in Heart Health
Physical activity in the evening, after dinner, may help reduce insulin resistance and prevent heart disease.
By Becky UphamApril 17, 2024High Seafood Diet May Increase Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’
Diets rich in seafood may raise the risk of exposure to PFAS, chemicals found in innumerable products that pose risks to human health.
By Lisa RapaportApril 16, 2024COVID-19 Vaccination Not Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People
While mRNA vaccines have caused rare cases of myocarditis, a CDC analysis found no connection between getting jabbed and sudden cardiac death.
By Don RaufApril 16, 2024Exercise May Improve Heart Health by Reducing Stress
The stress-busting benefits of exercise extend to the heart, and may be more pronounced for people with depression.
By Becky UphamApril 15, 2024Gastroplasty Can Be More Affordable — and More Effective — Than Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 weight loss drugs cost more over time than a relatively new weight loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, finds a new study.
By Lisa RapaportApril 15, 2024This Freezing Technique Could Be the Next Frontier in Breast Cancer Treatment
A new study shows that cryoablation, already used to treat small breast cancer tumors in people ineligible for surgery, also works to freeze and kill larger cancerous tumors.
By Don RaufApril 12, 2024Racial Discrimination in Midlife Linked to Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study links midlife racial discrimination among Black Americans to increased Alzheimer's biomarkers, highlighting the health impact of racism.
By Becky UphamApril 12, 2024We Should Be Eating More Tasty Little ‘Forage Fish,’ Study Finds
Tinned fish like sardines and anchovies are high in omega-3 fatty acids and have lower levels of mercury compared with fish like salmon and tuna.
By Don RaufApril 11, 2024New UTI Vaccine Is a Mouth Spray That Tastes Like Pineapple
The oral Uromune vaccine may help prevent chronic UTIs, according to initial results from a long-term study.
By Lisa RapaportApril 11, 2024Certain Sleeping Patterns Linked to Greater Disease Risk, Study Finds
Certain sleeping styles appear to increase the odds of developing heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, according to new research.
By Becky UphamApril 10, 2024FDA Approves Iloperidone (Fanapt) for Adult Bipolar 1 Disorder Treatment
Already approved for schizophrenia, this antipsychotic medication is now approved for adults with bipolar 1 disorder.
By Tanya HvilivitzkyApril 10, 2024New Brain Study Links Loneliness to Sugar Cravings
For women, social isolation may lead to increased activity in brain regions involved in food and sugar cravings, according to a new study.
By Lisa RapaportApril 09, 2024LGBTQ+ People Are More Than Twice as Likely to Be Disrespected or Treated Unfairly by Their Doctor
Compared with heterosexual adults, LGBTQ+ folks experience more discrimination at the doctor’s office and poorer physical and mental health.
By Becky UphamApril 08, 2024