By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- People who carry a gene that's associated with Alzheimer’s disease may lose their sense of smell long before memory and thinking problems occur, a new study…
Step Counts Arent Just for the Healthy: They…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- Wearable devices like smartwatches continually track physical activity, urging folks to take more daily steps for their health. Now, a new study suggests this gentle technological…
AHA News: How a Neurologist Keeps His Brain…
By American Heart Association News>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Few people know more about stroke prevention and brain health than neurologist and epidemiologist Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele. And one of the first…
With New Proposed Rules, Biden Administration Pushes Insurers…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration is seeking new rules to push insurance companies to increase coverage of mental health treatment. The new rules,…
Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- Testing children with a suspected sinus infection for three common bacteria might cut unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, a new study suggests. Only half of kids with sinusitis…
Vegetarian Diet May Be the Best Bet for…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- As more people are advised to shun meat, a new study from Australia adds to evidence that a vegetarian diet can help improve heart health. A…
Mens Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- Men’s use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental…
The Earlier MS Is Treated, the Better
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- Patients who get treatment for multiple sclerosis at the earliest signs of disease may have a lower risk of disability later, new research suggests. Among nearly…
Less Than Two-Thirds of High-Risk Women Get Heart…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- Many women are not being counseled about heart disease after giving birth, a new study finds. Only 60% of at-risk women said they were advised about…
Over Half of People With Autoimmune Conditions Suffer…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- More than half of all patients with autoimmune diseases also suffer from depression and anxiety -- but most are never asked about their mental health, a…