Heavy drinking can lead to neurophysiological and cognitive changes ranging from disrupted sleep to more serious neurotoxic effects. Aging can also contribute to cognitive decline. … Long-term alcohol dependence lose neurocognitive abilitiesRead more
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Smokers at greater risk of hearing loss
Smoking is associated with increased risk of hearing loss, according to a study of over 50,000 participants over 8 years in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, … Smokers at greater risk of hearing lossRead more
First, Nurses Saved Our Lives—Now They’re Saving Our Health Care
Tonia Bazel didn’t want to strike during a pandemic, taking time away from the patients on the infectious disease floor where she works. Nevertheless, she … First, Nurses Saved Our Lives—Now They’re Saving Our Health CareRead more
Salt reduction will prevent nearly 200,000 cases of heart disease
England’s salt reduction programme will have led to nearly 200,000 fewer adults developing heart disease and £1.64 billion of healthcare cost savings by 2050, according … Salt reduction will prevent nearly 200,000 cases of heart diseaseRead more
Hedge Funds are Coming for Our Health Care System Too
Americans are drowning in billions of dollars of medical debt, which continues to grow through this crisis. In the midst of a pandemic, ending surprise … Hedge Funds are Coming for Our Health Care System TooRead more
Blacks have more exposure to air pollutants raising heart disease risk, death
Blacks often have higher exposure to air pollution than whites, which may partially explain their higher risk heart disease and death compared to whites, according … Blacks have more exposure to air pollutants raising heart disease risk, deathRead more
Toxic Chemicals Threaten Humanity’s Ability to Reproduce
Shanna Swan is the senior author of a 2017 study that documented a dramatic drop in sperm counts in Western countries over the past half-century. … Toxic Chemicals Threaten Humanity’s Ability to ReproduceRead more
Drinking alcohol makes your heart race
The more alcohol you drink, the higher your heart rate gets, according to research presented today at EHRA 2018 Congress, organized by the European Society … Drinking alcohol makes your heart raceRead more
Say her name: Dr. Susan Moore
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ITLEZDVH7AI6VCMOWINZVA7XSI.jpg&w=691 Health-care workers gathered to clap for protesters demonstrating against police brutality in New York in June. (Holly Pickett/For The Washington Post) Aletha Maybank is … Say her name: Dr. Susan MooreRead more
Black Female Doctors Condemn Racial Disparities in Healthcare
When Black doctor Susan Moore died from COVID-19 after posting a video from her hospital bed describing racist treatment by medical staff, her chilling message … Black Female Doctors Condemn Racial Disparities in HealthcareRead more