By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Fluctuating blood pressure can be a harbinger for both dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. Ups and downs within 24 hours or even over…
Seniors, 18 Holes of Golf Might Make You…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk. A new study found that…
Obesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective…
FDA Approves Velsipity for Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis in…
By Lori Solomon HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Velsipity (etrasimod) for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). The approval was based on results from…
Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests. The results also indicate that…
Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- "Trigger warnings" are now widely accepted as away to help people avoid harm from disturbing content. Trouble is, they just don't work, according to new research.…
1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- Arthritis is becoming a disease of the masses, striking 21% of U.S. adults, or over 53 million people, a new report shows. “It's important first to…
FDA Moves Closer to Banning Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – A proposed rule from federal regulators that would ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget…
Women Face Higher Odds of Depression After Head…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- Women are more likely to develop depression after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a new study shows. The analysis of nine published studies included nearly…
Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- As a consumer, you probably see "heart healthy" labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why…