Comment this story Comment When Tracy Madsen casually talks to other women about their health concerns, whether they are patients, friends or family members, she is sometimes surprised to hear how afraid they are of getting breast cancer, while they rarely mention a stroke. “While breast cancer is, of course, a valid concern,” said Madsen, …
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A Korean study shows that depression, insomnia and anxiety increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in people with diabetes, according to a Korean study. These mental health issues can affect the autonomic nervous system that regulates the heart. Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia do not increase the risk. Mental disorders are a risk factor for new …
According to a cohort study of more than 650,000 children and young adults, there has been an increased risk of brain cancer associated with increased radiation dose to the brain from CT examinations. The researchers observed a significant dose-response relationship such that for every 10,000 people who received a single head scan, approximately one patient …
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(CNN) – We all eat them – ultra-processed foods such as frozen pizzas and ready meals make our busy lives much easier. Plus, they’re pretty darn tasty – who isn’t sensitive to hot dogs, sausages, burgers, fries, soda, cookies, cakes, candies, donuts, and ice cream, to name a few? If more than 20% of your …
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Dementia affects approximately 6.5 million Americans – and those numbers are expected to rise. The CDC estimates that by 2060, 14 million Americans could be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Several studies have shown that diet, along with age, genetics and environment, play a major role in our risk of …
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Columbia pediatrician Dr. Deborah Greenhouse treated children Dec. 7 in her office with strep throat, bronchiolitis and other illnesses caused by a wave of respiratory illnesses that swept through South Carolina. She shudders to think what it would be like if thousands more were uninsured and had to seek treatment in an already crowded emergency …
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Ending or easing COVID-19 restrictions has been associated with an increased risk of severe asthma attacks. Easing of COVID-19 restrictions and decreased use of face coverings have coincided with a significant increase in exacerbations of asthma and acute respiratory illness (ARI), according to the results of a recent study . This population-based study, the results …
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Share on PinterestNew research shows that people who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster rate of cognitive decline. Xvision/Getty Images Ultra-processed foods are commonplace in the United States – an estimated 73% of the US food supply is ultra-processed. Almost all foods are processed for preservation, but ultra-processed “ready-to-eat” foods are …
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Share on PinterestNew research strengthens the evidence for the cardiovascular benefits of the DASH diet. Image credit: Ivan Gener/Stocksy. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is increasing due to changing lifestyles, an aging population and better survival rates for heart attacks and strokes. There is growing evidence that diet is key to the risk of developing …
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