Yoga Brings Brain Benefits to Women at Risk for Alzheimer's
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- In a new study, yoga appears to have bolstered the brain health of older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer ' s disease.The study can ' t prove that the ancient practice will slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer ' s,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Radon a Bigger Threat to Rural Homes
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- Rural homeowners face a greater threat from odorless, radioactive radon gas than people living in urban areas, and it ' s likely due to the wells they rely on for their water supply, a new study shows.On average, people... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Try Mindfulness, Talk Therapy to Ease Mood, Memory Issues of Menopause
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- Mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy can help ease the mood and sleep problems associated with menopause, a new review says.Women experienced statistically significant improvements in anxiety and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people ’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new, preliminary study finds.People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more likely to develop... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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What Is Chronic Sinusitis, and How Is it Treated?
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Stuffy, sneezing, miserable: folks plagued by chronic sinusitis know the feeling all too well. Experts at University of Cincinnati Health say it ' s also an all-too-common affliction, affecting an estimated 14.6% of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Lab Study Questions Safety of Tattoo Ink Ingredients
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Tattoos are a trendy way to decorate your body, but a new study reveals that the inks used in the process often contain unlisted substances that could cause health problems.An analysis of tattoo inks from nine... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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How to Calm Your Child After a Nightmare
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Most parents have experienced it: Your young child wakes up distraught, sure that the nightmare they ' ve just suffered through is real.Dr. Anis Rehman, an internal medicine specialist and consultant to the Sleep Foundation,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Cyberattack Stalls Prescription Dispensing at UnitedHealth
TUESDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 -- For nearly a week, prescription drug orders have been disrupted at thousands of pharmacies as the largest health insurer in the United States tries to fully restore services following a cyberattack.The security breach was... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at Walmart, CVS and other retailers are being recalled due to a danger of infection.Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd., of Maharastra, India, said it is recalling... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Fast-Food Outlets, Bars Aren't Great Neighbors for Your Heart
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- Living close to a pub, bar or fast-food restaurant doesn ’t do your heart any favors, a new study finds.Folks who live in close proximity to such establishments have a higher risk of heart failure, compared to those who... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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1 in 5 People Who Attempt Suicide Have No Prior Mental Illness
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- One out of every five adults who attempt suicide never met the criteria for a mental illness by the time the attempt happened, new research shows. “This finding challenges clinical notions of who is at risk for suicidal... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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One Way to Reduce Child Obesity: Get Kids Moving More in Class
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Regular standing and walking activities in the classroom can aid in the fight against childhood obesity, a new study shows.Children who took part in the Active Movement program experienced an 8% reduction in their... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Firsthand Experience of Climate Change Disasters Is Stressing Teens
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Weather disasters driven by climate change are stressing out U.S. teenagers, a new study warns.Teens with the most firsthand experience of events like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, droughts and wildfires were more likely... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Fat Around Men's Pancreas Might Raise Odds for Alzheimer's
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Excess fat around your pancreas could bode ill for the health of your aging brain, new research shows.But maybe only if you ' re male: The relationship wasn ' t observed among women, noted the team from Rutgers University in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Which Families Are Less Likely to Get Teens the HPV Vaccine?
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Well-to-do American families are more likely than poorer families to increase their children ’s risk of cervical cancer by skipping the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, a new study has found.Nearly two-thirds of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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