by University of Michigan Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn Achilles tendon rupture typically means surgery for many patients. A research team led by Laurence Ge, M.D., an orthopedic surgery resident mentored by Paul Talusan, M.D. at University of Michigan Health, looked at the difference in outcomes of those treated with and without surgical procedures for their Achilles...
by Keck School of Medicine of USC Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manufactured chemicals used in products such as food packaging and cosmetics, can lead to reproductive problems, increased cancer risk and other health issues. A growing body of research has also linked the chemicals to lower bone mineral density, which can...
by American Heart Association Credit: CC0 Public Domain The combination of persistent tobacco use and prediabetes (higher than normal blood sugar levels that may progress to type 2 diabetes) triples the risk of stroke in young adults who do not have other cardiovascular risk factors, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s...
Findings show that Canadian adolescents and young adults who experienced muscle dysmorphia symptoms are at greater risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Toronto, ON – A new study published in the journal Suicidal and Life-Threatening Behavior found that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents and...
by American Academy of Pediatrics Credit: CC0 Public DomainTeenagers and young adults are fairly open to the idea of talking with their doctors and nurses about their sexual orientation and gender identity, and are okay being asked through various methods, whether on paper, electronically, or in person, according to research presented during the 2023 AAP National...
By Syed S. A.Reviewed by Sophia Coveney Lemierre syndrome (LS), a condition normally seen in young adults, is a rare complication comprising oropharyngeal infection and thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV). Also known as post-anginal sepsis and necrobacillosis, Lemierre syndrome was first described by Andre Lemierre in 1936. Fusobacterium. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com This...
by Rebekah Fenton Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Starting at about age 7 through age 18, children and teens need a number of important vaccines to protect them. The vaccines that are recommended for them help prevent major health problems, including infertility, muscle paralysis, brain damage, blindness, deafness and cancer. The American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers...
by Massachusetts General Hospital Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Myocarditis, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed, is a rare complication that can occur after mRNA COVID vaccination. It’s estimated that roughly 18 cases occur in every 1 million vaccine doses administered, making it so rare that it is challenging to find cases to...
As a result, they may be more likely to develop metabolic disorders and cardiovascular complications in the long term. The intermediate-term and long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infections on young adults have scarcely been investigated. Available original research tends to focus on sufferers who were hospitalized, elderly, or who have multiple morbidities. Or, existing research restricts evaluations to...
by Luciana Constantino, FAPESP The findings show that obesity and physical inactivity increase the impact of the disease on the autonomic nervous system. Credit: Fabio Lira A study conducted at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil shows that even mild to moderate infection by SARS-CoV-2 can cause an imbalance in the cardiovascular system of...
