Heart attacks in older people may be waning, but heart attacks in younger people, especially women, are on the rise, according to a new study … Young women having more heart attacksRead more
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Posted inAlcohol / Children / Health / News
Heavy drinking in teens causes lasting changes in emotional center of brain
Binge drinking in adolescence has been shown to have lasting effects on the wiring of the brain and is associated with increased risk for psychological … Heavy drinking in teens causes lasting changes in emotional center of brainRead more
Posted inHealth / News / Soft drinks
Sugar-sweetened beverage pattern linked to higher kidney disease risk
Higher collective consumption of sweetened fruit drinks, soda, and water was associated with a higher likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a community-based … Sugar-sweetened beverage pattern linked to higher kidney disease riskRead more
Posted inEconomics / Health / News / Poverty
Fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased heart disease risk
Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or dying from any cause, according … Fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased heart disease riskRead more
Posted inComputer / Health / News
Computers can be a real pain in the neck
When your posture is tall and erect, the muscles of your back can easily support the weight of your head and neck — as much … Computers can be a real pain in the neckRead more
Posted inHealth / India / News / Pollution
One in 8 deaths in India due to air pollution
One in every eight deaths in India is attributable to air pollution which now contributes to more disease burden than smoking. The first comprehensive estimates … One in 8 deaths in India due to air pollutionRead more
Posted inHealth / News / USA Empire / Women
Status of Women’s Health and Health Care in the U.S. Compared to Ten Other Countries
U.S. women report the least positive experiences among the 11 countries studied. They have the greatest burden of chronic illness, highest rates of skipping needed … Status of Women’s Health and Health Care in the U.S. Compared to Ten Other CountriesRead more
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Abstinence from cannabis improves memory in adolescents
adolescence is a critical time for brain maturation, specifically for brain regions that are most susceptible to the effects of cannabis. A 2016 study from … Abstinence from cannabis improves memory in adolescentsRead more
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Prominent Doctors Aren’t Disclosing Their Industry Ties in Medical Journal Studies
Leading medical figures are among dozens of doctors who have failed in recent years to report their financial relationships with pharmaceutical and health care companies … Prominent Doctors Aren’t Disclosing Their Industry Ties in Medical Journal StudiesRead more
Posted inHealth / ToMl / USA Empire
American Life Expectancy Continues to Fall
The evidence of social decay in America is becoming more visible. As other countries continue to show increases in life expectancy, the US continues its … American Life Expectancy Continues to FallRead more