Category Archives: Health News

A new study has found that many atrial fibrillation patients are not receiving potentially life-saving blood thinners. The study found that about half of patients hospitalized for the heart condition do not receive blood thinners as a treatment. Atrial fibrillation raises the risk of blood clots, which can be reduced with blood thinners. Blood clots ...click here to read more

New findings suggest that withdrawing money from an ATM can leave your hands covered in bacteria. The recent study found that ATMs in New York were covered in bacteria from human skin, food, or household surfaces. The researchers took swabs from 66 ATMs across New York. ATMs in Laundromats had the highest amount of bacteria, ...click here to read more

Cholesterol-lowering remedies may soon be available in the form of a twice-a-year injection. Researchers are currently testing this injectable cholesterol-lowering drug called Inclisiran. The researchers found this drug helps lower LDL cholesterol by half or more. Based on clinical studies, the effects of the injection could last between four and six months. Before Inclisiran can ...click here to read more

An analysis of 27 studies has found that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of prostate cancer among men. The researchers found that even limited drinking – two drinks a day – was associated with an eight to 23 percent higher risk of prostate cancer, compared to no drinking at all. Coauthor Tim Stockwell explained, ...click here to read more

Hospitalizations in the U.S. due to heart failure are on the rise, according to new research findings. On the other hand, the hospital visits are becoming shorter and survival rates are increasing. The study included data from over 15 million congestive heart failure hospitalizations in the U.S. between 1996 and 2009. Heart failure hospitalization numbers ...click here to read more

Researchers found that by analyzing the germs and other materials on a person’s smartphone, they can get a picture of what the owner’s lifestyle is like, including places a person has been to, their diet, medications taken, hygiene habits, beauty products used, and even their overall state of health. Having access to such information could ...click here to read more

You may have heard of a sweet tooth, but researchers are suggesting that some people may have a salt tooth, too. This ‘salt tooth’ may affect your salt preferences and may help explain why some like saltier food than others. Lead researcher Jennifer Smith explained that some genetic variants make people more aware of bitter ...click here to read more

A new study has found that black Americans have the highest risk of diabetes if they smoke a pack of cigarettes or more a day. Research lead Wendy White explained, “Smoking cessation should be strongly encouraged in blacks with risk factors for diabetes.” The researchers tracked health outcomes of nearly 3,000 black Americans. During the ...click here to read more

A new study found that people who complain about poor sleep are also more likely to drink a lot of soda. The study suggests that sleep could be improved with reduction of one’s intake of sweetened and caffeinated beverages. The researchers looked at data from nearly 19,000 adults. Those participants who slept for five or ...click here to read more

Many of us bring our smartphones to bed, but this habit could be disrupting your sleep. The recent study has shown that the blue light emitted from smartphones and other screen devices can impact the duration and quality of sleep. The study found that the participants used their phone on average for 38 hours during ...click here to read more

November 14, 2016 is World Diabetes Day, so we present our top articles to keep you informed about diabetes and related topics including high blood pressure, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and Alzheimer’s disease. Below you will read about ways to better manage diabetes, complications of diabetes, and conditions and illnesses that can impact diabetes. Type 2 ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents the latest stories and news articles on Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease, urinary tract infections, blood pressure, and dementia. In case the recent elections kept you busy, here are our top stories for you to catch up on the latest health developments and recommendations. Alzheimer’s disease and eating problems: Tips ...click here to read more

A new study has found six out of 10 diabetics do not get regular eye exams, putting their vision at risk. Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for vision problems. Without regular monitoring, the eyes can undergo a host of changes, so of which may be irreversible, contributing to vision loss. Going for a routine ...click here to read more

A new study has found that having a soda a day increases the risk of prediabetes. Prediabetes is considered a warning sign of diabetes, but even at this stage preventative measures can take place in order to reduce a person’s risk of developing diabetes. The study found that a soda a day increased a person’s ...click here to read more