by Matthew Chersich and Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Global warming is part of this threat. Increasing temperatures are linked to deteriorating health, especially in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and children. Scientists have previously shown that...
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Walking brings huge benefits for low back pain, study finds
by Macquarie University Credit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of their back pain if they walked regularly, a new study has found. The work appears in The Lancet. About four million Australians and 800 million people worldwide have low back pain, and...
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Looking for good info on vasectomy? Skip ‘the snip’ on TikTok
by Ernie Mundell Men looking to limit their odds for fatherhood probably have questions about vasectomy. They should steer clear of TikTok for answers, however. A new study examining the quality of the top 100 most liked videos on TikTok found that, in terms of medical accuracy, the clips scored a dismal 0.19 on a...
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Screen time significantly associated with myopia in children, research shows
By Vijay Kumar MalesuReviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM In a recent study published in the BMC Public Health, researchers systematically reviewed and quantitatively evaluated the epidemiological evidence on the association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents. Study: The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis....
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Sudden Dizziness and Loss of Balance: Potential Underlying Issues
By Marzia KhanReviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. IntroductionDizziness or balance problems can feel as though the room is spinning and can occur regardless of sitting, standing, or lying down.1 This symptom encompasses one of the most frequent patient complaints made in the neurological clinic, accounting for 5% of complaints in the outpatient clinic and 4%...
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9 Drug Interactions That Can Be More Dangerous As You Age
Written by Niousha Nader, PharmD, BCCCP | Reviewed by Soojin Jun, PharmD Published on April 17, 2024 Key takeaways: With age, you may find that you’re taking more prescription and over-the-counter medications to manage health conditions. This can put you at a higher risk for harmful side effects and risky drug interactions.Some drug interactions can...
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What Are Your Health Insurance Options If You Retire Early?
Written by DeShena Woodard, BSN, RNUpdated on February 12, 2024 Key takeaways: Early retirement typically means leaving the workforce before you turn 65.If you retire early, you’ll likely need to find health insurance to cover you until your Medicare benefits kick in.You may qualify for free or affordable health insurance options through Medicaid or the...
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WHAT MAKES SOME PEOPLE BIGGER MOSQUITO MAGNETS?
JUNE 6TH, 2024POSTED BY JAMES URTON-U. WASHINGTON(Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : COLORS, INSECTS, MOSQUITOES, SCENTUNIVERSITY : UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON What makes some people more attractive to mosquitoes? Researchers have answers for you. Summer is just around the corner, and with it, more opportunities to have fun and frolic in the sun. But more time outside...
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Research shows dangers of thirdhand smoke, lingering in home after cigarettes are out
ByDenise Dador Friday, June 7, 2024 11:40PM It’s not just secondhand smoke that can harm non-smokers. Thirdhand smoke that lingers on carpets and furniture hours later can contain carcinogens. We all know the facts on the dangers of smoking: It’s is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, causing 480,000 deaths each...
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Health Effects of Contaminants in Seafood Unclear, But Most People Aren’t Eating Enough Fish Anyway
By Bailee Henderson June 7, 2024 Image credit: Tamas Pap via Unsplash The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published the final version of its report on the role of seafood in child growth and development, which weighs the nutritional benefits of seafood consumption against the health risk of dietary exposure to contaminants...