Are collagen supplements worth the money, or are they nothing more than hype?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/beauty/news/20210331/collagen-can-it-really-help-with-skin-and-joints?src=RSS_PUBL...
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Higher Stroke Risk Among Younger Black Adults
Black young adults are almost four times more likely than their white counterparts to have a stroke, according to new research.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20210329/higher-stroke-risk-among-younger-black-adults?src=RSS_PUBL...
Diet High in Processed Meats Could Shorten Your Life
New research found an association between eating even small amounts of processed meats, 150 grams (a little over 5 ounces) per week, and a higher risk of major heart disease and death.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20210331/diet-high-in-processed-meats-could-shorten-your-life?src=RSS_PUBL...
Young Adults Having Less Casual Sex
A new study suggests young adults are largely saying no to casual sex, and less drinking and more video games are two reasons why.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/news/20210330/young-adults-having-less-casual-sex?src=RSS_PUBL...
Brain Scraper: Why Do Some COVID Tests Hurt So Much?
The nasopharyngeal swab -- aka the Brain Tickler -- is considered the gold standard for COVID tests. The problem is no two noses are exactly a like and different people will have different reactions.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210330/brain-scraper-why-do-some-covid-tests-hurt-so-much?src=RSS_PUBL...
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
How Genes Affect Lung Cancer
Lung cancer and genes are related, but probably not in the way you might think.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/features/how-genes-affect-lung-cancer?src=RSS_PUBL...
What Happens When You Stop Your ADHD Meds?
Before you try going off your ADHD meds, talk to your doctor and learn what you should expect.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/what-happens-when-you-stop-meds?src=RSS_PUBL...
Salmonella Scare Drives Pet Food Recall
The recall is for certain lots of the following brands: CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian.
from WebMD Health https://pets.webmd.com/news/20210330/salmonella-scare-drives-pet-food-recall?src=RSS_PUBL...
'Couch Potato' Lifestyles Cause Up to 8% of Global Deaths
Physical inactivity is a known risk factor for premature death and several non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and several cancers.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20210330/couch-potato-lifestyles-cause-up-to-8-of-global-deaths?src=RSS_PUBL...
Innovator: Taft Foley III
WebMD presents Taft Foley III with the 2021 Health Heroes Innovator award.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/video/taft-foley-innovator-award?src=RSS_PUBL...
Lifetime Achievement: Anthony Fauci, MD
Anthony Fauci, MD, receives WebMD's Health Heroes 2021 Lifetime Achievement award.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/video/fauci-lifetime-achievement-award?src=RSS_PUBL...
Frontline Champions: Essential Workers
WebMD presents the CDC Foundation the Frontline Champions Health Heroes award on behalf of essential workers nationwide.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/essential-workers?src=RSS_PUBL...
Trailblazer: Amy Denet Deal
Amy Denet Deal receives WebMD's Health Heroes 2021 Trailblazer award.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/video/trailblazer-amy-denet-deal?src=RSS_PUBL...
Pot Use as a Teen, Less Success as an Adult?
A new study of twins looks at teenage pot use and a kid's future chances of landing a good job with a large salary.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20210329/pot-use-as-a-teen-less-success-as-an-adult?src=RSS_PUBL...
Coronavirus Likely Originated in Animals: WHO Report
The draft study all but dismissed a speculative theory that the virus escaped from a lab in Wuhan, the AP reported.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210329/coronavirus-likely-originated-in-animals-who-report?src=RSS_PUBL...
CDC Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’ as Cases Rise
The U.S. surpassed 30 million COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The 7-day average is hovering between 60,000 and 70,000 cases -- a 10% increase -- and deaths are up about 3%, to 1,000 per day.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210329/cdc-directdor-warns-of-impending-doom-as-cases-rise?src=RSS_PUBL...
Birx: Most COVID Deaths Could Have Been Avoided
Birx said that although many of the first 100,000 deaths in the initial COVID-19 wave were likely inevitable, the deaths from the later waves could have been reduced if the U.S. had implemented lockdown measures sooner and taken safety protocols more seriously throughout 2020.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210329/birx-most-covid-deaths-could-have-been-avoided?src=RSS_PUBL...
How Posture Changes as You Get Older
Have you noticed that your spine isn’t as straight as it used to be? Our postures can start to change as we get older. Find out why and what you can do to prevent a hunched back as you age.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/posture-changes-older-adults?src=RSS_PUBL...
FAQ: What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
As more adults across the country get vaccinated against COVID-19, researchers are turning their attention to studying the vaccine in children and teens. Trials are now underway in the U.S. in children as young as 6 months.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210329/faq-what-to-know-about-covid-19-vaccines-for-kids?src=RSS_PUBL...
Monday, March 29, 2021
Gum Disease Linked to High Blood Pressure
A new study finds that severe gum disease may make an otherwise healthy person significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20210329/gum-disease-linked-to-high-blood-pressure?src=RSS_PUBL...
Many Kids With Mental Health Issues Go Untreated
New research warn over half of high-risk children in the U.S. don't get health services critical to their mental, emotional and physical well-being.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20210329/many-kids-with-mental-health-issues-go-untreated?src=RSS_PUBL...
Saturday, March 27, 2021
What to Know About Suicide Rates in Older Adults
Older adults, especially men, have a much higher death rate than other groups. One in 4 seniors who attempt to kill themselves will die, compared to 1 in 200 youths.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/suicide-rates-older-adults?src=RSS_PUBL...
Friday, March 26, 2021
Things People With AFib Wish You Knew
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or erratically. Here’s what some people with AFib want you to know.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/features/afib-heart-personal-stories?src=RSS_PUBL...
Actor Rita Wilson Reflects on Surviving Cancer, COVID
Actor Rita Wilson expresses gratitude and takes nothing for granted as she reflects on surviving breast cancer and COVID-19.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/rita-wilson-breast-cancer-covid?src=RSS_PUBL...
A Stressed Brain Linked to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome
The brain may play a role in so-called broken heart syndrome, a new study suggests. Formally known as Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), it's a temporary -- but potentially deadly -- heart condition brought on by stressful situations and emotions.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20210326/a-stressed-brain-linked-to-broken-heart-syndrome?src=RSS_PUBL...
Zombie Genes Spur Brain Cells to Grow After Death
When people die some cells in their brains go on for hours, even getting more active and growing to gargantuan proportions, new research shows.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20210326/zombie-genes-spur-brain-cells-to-grow-after-death?src=RSS_PUBL...
Your Mask Might Also Shield You From Allergies
Here's a silver lining to having to strap a mask across your face when you go out in public: That mask may also help guard against severe spring allergies, an expert says.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20210326/your-mask-might-also-shield-you-from-allergies?src=RSS_PUBL...
Peloton Spurs High-Tech, High-Dollar Home Fitness Trend
These expensive machines use high-tech home equipment, interactive video screens and trackers, trainers, and the enthusiasm found in group classes. They’re generally expensive and involve a subscription service. But lower-priced versions are sprouting up
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20210325/peloton-spurs-high-tech-high-dollar-home-fitness-trend?src=RSS_PUBL...
Take 10 With Jeffrey Wright
Actor and activist Jeffrey Wright talks about helping frontline workers when coronavirus hit, his art and activism, and more.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/features/take-10-jeffrey-wright?src=RSS_PUBL...
Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy May Impact Newborn's Weight
As little as half a cup of coffee each day might be enough to stunt the growth and birth weight of a baby in the womb, a new study claims.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20210325/even-a-little-coffee-in-pregnancy-could-impact-newborns-weight?src=RSS_PUBL...
Senate Confirms First Openly Transgender U.S. Official
The vote Wednesday was 52-48 and the result was mostly along party lines. Only two Republicans -- Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine -- voted with all Democrats in supporting Levine, the Associated Press reported.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210325/senate-confirms-first-openly-transgender-us-official?src=RSS_PUBL...
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Top JAMA Editor Out Amid Podcast Investigation
The American Medical Association’s Joint Oversight Committee announced that Howard Bauchner, MD, is on leave beginning at the end of the day. Bauchner is the top editor at JAMA, the journal of the AMA.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210325/top-jama-editor-out-amid-pocast-investigation?src=RSS_PUBL...
Gen X, Millennials in Worse Health Than Prior Generations
Medicine may have advanced by leaps and bounds over the last century, but Generation X and millennials are in worse health than their parents and grandparents were at their age.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210325/gen-x-millennials-in-worse-health-than-prior-generations?src=RSS_PUBL...
COVID Variants Detected in Animals, May Find Hosts in Mice
Several new studies found evidence of infection by coronavirus variants in mice as well as pet dogs and cats.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210325/covid-variants-detected-in-animals-may-find-host-in-mice?src=RSS_PUBL...
States Begin Opening COVID-19 Vaccines to All Adults
Several states are opening COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults in the next week, with more states to follow throughout April.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210324/states-begin-opening-covid-19-vaccines-to-all-adults?src=RSS_PUBL...
Obesity Costs a U.S. Adult almost $1,900 per Year
For people who are obese, even a small amount of weight gain may come with higher medical costs, a new study finds.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210324/obesity-costs-a-us-adult-almost-1900-per-year?src=RSS_PUBL...
Pregnant at 50: What You Need to Know
It’s rare to get pregnant at 50 or older, but it can happen. Here’s what you need to know.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/pregnant-at-50?src=RSS_PUBL...
Students Try to Cope as Pandemic Strains Mental Health
Millions of teens and young adults are part of a mental health crisis that was worsening before the pandemic but has only accelerated in the past year. Experts say the time for interventions is now.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210324/students-try-to-cope-as-pandemic-strains-mental-health?src=RSS_PUBL...
Variants of Variants Seen In COVID-Ravaged Brazil
The unchecked spread of the more contagious coronavirus variants in Brazil appears to have created even more dangerous versions of the virus that causes COVID-19.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210324/variants-of-variants-seen-in-covid-ravaged-brazil?src=RSS_PUBL...
Biden to Announce $81 billion for School Reopening
White House officials say President Joe Biden will announce the government will spend $81 billion to help schools get back to in-person learning -- a step toward his stated goal of reopening schools within the first 100 days of his presidency.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210324/white-house-billions-for-school-reopening?src=RSS_PUBL...
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Taking Supplements as You Age
Do you need to take supplements if you’re over 50? Which supplements are best and which should you avoid? Learn which ones are best and how to choose safely.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/supplements-aging?src=RSS_PUBL...
The Power of Fiction on the Mind
Researchers think they've figured out why fiction can so strongly affect a person's reality, thanks to a brain study using the fantasy TV show "Game of Thrones."
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20210324/the-power-of-fiction-on-the-mind?src=RSS_PUBL...
Postpartum Bleeding Doesn't Mean Hysterectomy
Heavy bleeding following birth can threaten the life of the mother, and doctors at times turn to a hysterectomy to end the bleeding. But a new study suggests a less invasive, underused procedure might be a better, less drastic option.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210324/postpartum-bleeding-doesnt--mean-hysterectomy?src=RSS_PUBL...
Cancer Screening Rates Back to Normal After Dip
After a sharp drop early in the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of routine breast and colon cancer screening soon returned to near-normal levels, a new study finds.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20210324/cancer-screening-rates-back-to-normal-after-dip?src=RSS_PUBL...
What You Should Know About Blood Glucose Tests as You Age
What’s a blood glucose test for? What kind of blood glucose test do I need? Which blood glucose tests are best for older adults? How do I use my blood glucose test? Find out what types of glucose tests you can use and how checking your blood sugar may change as you age.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/blood-glucose-tests-aging?src=RSS_PUBL...
11 Possible Heart Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
WebMD article on 11 possible symptoms of heart problems that you may not be aware of, such as dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/features/never-ignore-symptoms?src=RSS_PUBL...
COPD and Sex
COPD symptoms can interfere with sex. But you don’t have to say goodbye to intimacy. Here are nine helpful strategies for sex and intimacy when you have COPD.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/features/copd-sex?src=RSS_PUBL...
Paving the Way for Diversity in Clinical Trials
Racial disparities in clinical trials have long been an issue that’s just another part of the implicit bias in health care. Compared to white people, Black people are largely at higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, asthma, and even mental health problems.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210323/paving-the-way-for-diversity-in-clinical-trials?src=RSS_PUBL...
What Happens When You Stop Your ADHD Meds
Some people decide not to take medications for ADHD. Learn about some of the strategies that work for them.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/deciding-to-stop-adhd-meds?src=RSS_PUBL...
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Rose in 2020, Even Though Driving Declined
Despite the fact that Americans have been driving less during the pandemic, pedestrian deaths per mile in the United States spiked 20% in the first half of 2020, new research shows.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210323/us-pedestrian-deaths-rose-in-2020?src=RSS_PUBL...
