Intermittent fasting each day boosts risk of cardiovascular death, analysis reveals
People who restricted their eating across fewer than eight hours per day had a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death than those who ate across 12 to 16 hours per day, analysis of more than 20,000 U.S. adults reveals. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Neurological conditions the leading cause of ill health globally, study finds
Neurological conditions that affect 3.4 billion people are the No. 1 cause of ill health and disability around the world, ahead of cardiovascular diseases, a new study says. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer in trial
A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer in average-risk individuals without symptoms accurately detected the malignancy in 83% of people confirmed to have the disease, a study released Wednesday showed. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Quality time with dogs can relieve stress, aid concentration, study says
Petting, walking and playing with a dog decreases stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, a new study suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles infections rise in Chicago area as 45 cases recorded nationwide
The Chicago Department of Public Health says four cases of measles have been detected amongst migrants housed at a shelter in Pilsen, bringing the number of cases in the Chicago area in the past four days up to five. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA clears Wegovy manufacturer to market weight-loss drug for heart health
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk ' s application to add cardiovascular benefits to the weight-loss drug ' s label. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA warns consumers in at least 7 states not to eat mussels from parts of Newfoundland
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday advised retailers and restaurants in at least seven eastern states not to sell mussels found in parts of Newfoundland. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA designates LSD-based drug as possible breakthrough treatment for anxiety
A psychedelic medicine biotech company announced Thursday its LSD-based drug has won U.S. Food and Drug Administration breakthrough treatment status for treating generalized anxiety disorder with lasting relief. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Private lab finds cancer-causing chemical in certain acne products
A new report finds certain acne treatments, including Proactive and Clearasil, contain " unacceptably high levels " of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA issues warning about lead-contaminated ground cinnamon
The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to toss-out six ground cinnamon products, sold in the United States, after the agency found they are contaminated with lead. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Eating refined carbs could reduce perceived facial attractiveness, study says
Immediate and chronic consumption of refined carbohydrates may impact how attractive a man or woman ' s face appears to a heterosexual person of the opposite gender, new research from France suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA signs off on first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that the federal agency had approved an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for those who do not use insulin. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study finds sweetened drink consumption may be linked to atrial fibrillation
People who consume drinks sweetened either artificially or with sugar may run a heightened risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm, says a new peer-reviewed Chinese study out Tuesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study links apnea issues to memory, thinking problems
Sufferers of sleep apnea may be more likely to experience memory or thinking problems, a new preliminary study suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

CDC changes isolation guidelines for those infected with COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that a five-day isolation period is no longer needed for people who test positive for COVID-19. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news