Category Archives: Health News

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is raising concerns about a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication and its possible contribution to kidney damage. The study found that long-term use of these drugs was associated with hardened kidney vessels in both lab mice and humans. Chronic high blood pressure affects over ...click here to read more

New research published late last year may come as a kick in the pants for coffee drinkers. It found that when caffeine is consumed excessively, vitamin D absorption may plummet. The study, published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, looked at data from a 2005-2006 National Health Examination Survey on vitamin D ...click here to read more

It’s doubtful that your vein health is top of mind, and you likely don’t even notice them unless you think there is a problem, like a spider vein or varicose vein. But vein health can be impacted by more serious health conditions, too. Obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and even genetics can play a role in ...click here to read more

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on people’s mental health, with cases of depression among adults tripling over the past two years. But a new study shows how to help those with children reduce feelings of depression. According to a new University of Michigan study, adults who have children in the household have fewer mental health ...click here to read more

Could increasing your happiness and life satisfaction help you steer clear of chronic illness? It’s hard to say. There is evidence that people who describe themselves as “happy” seem to have fewer health problems. But having fewer health problems may boost happiness. In any event. “happiness” is not static. It is possible to make yourself ...click here to read more

Those who consume a high amount of olive oil may be at a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has revealed new evidence suggesting that replacing 10 grams/day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with the equivalent amount of olive oil ...click here to read more

Winter can be rough on your skin. It puts nearly round-the-clock pressure on your outer layer, whether you’re inside or out. The cold air is dry and can contribute to cracking, while the warm air inside offers little relief. So, whether you’re getting outside for some activity or staying settled in by the fire, your ...click here to read more

It’s not uncommon for medications to come with a laundry list of unwanted effects. And if you’re on several medications, you could be experiencing a number of these effects. One potential effect of a slew of medications is impaired balance. For many reasons, certain medications may make it harder to stay sure-footed and increase the ...click here to read more

New research shows that women with a higher cardiovascular risk in mid-life have a stronger association with a decline in memory skills compared to men. Despite a higher prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in men, the new study suggests that women have a greater risk of cognitive decline. The research published in the American Academy of ...click here to read more

New research has revealed that marijuana users may be more at risk for a dangerous complication if they have a rare stroke called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). This relationship sees recent marijuana users as more than twice as likely to suffer these complications from a bleeding stroke. The study published in Stroke is the largest ...click here to read more

A new laboratory study involving mice has found a link between a commonly used erectile dysfunction drug and abdominal aortic aneurysms. This new information has prompted scientists to indicate that additional research is needed to determine if the medication may have the same effect on people. The medication in question, sildenafil, is commonly used to ...click here to read more

A new study is the first ever to examine parent sleep deprivation as an outcome of school start times. This new research looked at parents of middle and high school-aged kids and found the parents got more sleep when their children’s school started later than usual. The study was conducted by National Jewish Health, which ...click here to read more

A new study has found that chronic hypertension could be a risk factor for maternal death among black women in particular. Researchers from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences suggest that mortality rates among women with chronic hypertension have increased substantially. For the study, researchers analyzed data from ...click here to read more

A new study has found that patients developing illnesses such as mental health and heart conditions have a higher rate of GP-inputted medical history of periodontal gum disease. This research helps build evidence of a relationship between a healthy mouth and the reduced risk of health complications. For the study, researchers analyzed the records of ...click here to read more