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Dec 17, 2020 … NORWICH, United Kingdom — No one wants to think about the possibility they’ll suffer a disability in the future, but researchers in the United Kingdom say the signs may be hiding in your blood. A team from the University of East Anglia finds that certain biomarkers which appear in a simple blood test can actually predict…

Dec 17, 2020 … TAMPA, Fla. — While health officials and lawmakers continue trying to steer young people away from vaping, the wide variety of enticing flavors added to these products make that a tough task. Although most of the worry over vaping comes from the risk of addiction, lung damage, and threat of switching to conventional cigarettes, a…

Dec 14, 2020 … DALLAS, Texas — Having high blood pressure typically means trouble for a patient’s heart. A new study by researchers with the American Heart Association (AHA) finds blood pressure issues, at any age, can also create danger for a patient’s brain as well. According to their study, even slightly elevated blood pressure for any period of time…

Dec 12, 2020 … LONDON — Another study is suggesting that carnivores are doing it all wrong. Researchers in Boston say eating red meat of any kind can increase the chances of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), especially in men. Their findings reveal replacing meatier diets with plant foods, like beans and nuts, can help to reduce this risk.…

Dec 08, 2020 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — High blood pressure is usually a condition that causes patients to fear for their heart health. A study by researchers in the United Kingdom say even a small change can eventually mean trouble for your brain as well. A report by the European Society of Cardiology finds hypertension, especially during middle…

Dec 01, 2020 … BERLIN, Germany — Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the fear has been COVID-19 reaching a patient’s respiratory system and damaging the lungs. A new study finds the virus can also enter a person’s brain through their nose. Researchers in Germany say this explains symptoms including loss of smell and taste, headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. In…

Nov 30, 2020 … UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Having children and managing a family can certainly make you feel older than you really are. Researchers at Penn State say there’s more truth to this than people may think. Their study finds the number of children women give birth to can determine how fast their body physically ages. According to…

Nov 24, 2020 … LONDON — For years, the dairy industry has said that milk builds strong bones. A new study finds nutrients in meat may be the actual key to a sturdy skeleton. Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Bristol say vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians (fish eaters) have a higher risk of bone fractures than their meat-eating friends.…

Nov 21, 2020 … TEL AVIV, Israel — What would you do to stop the hands of time? As scientists continue to work at slowing the aging process, a team in Israel says the answer may be as simple as taking a deep breath. In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers from Tel Aviv University reveal hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT)…

Nov 17, 2020 … LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Besides just interfering with everyday life, an irregular heartbeat, also significantly raises one’s risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. Many take both vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid fish oil supplements to avoid developing this condition, atrial fibrillation (AFib), but a new study finds both of these won’t actually help.…

Nov 13, 2020 … TARRAGONA, Spain — Diets high in fats and sugars have been well connected to higher risks for obesity over the years, but a new study is now linking these foods to pain. Researchers in Spain say eating too much processed, fatty food can lead to the muscle nerves experiencing more inflammation. A team from the Universitat…

Nov 06, 2020 … ALOR ISLAND, Indonesia — Humanity has done a pretty good job of recording its collective history over the past two or three thousand years. Earlier time periods, though, are still very much shrouded in mystery. Now, a groundbreaking new archeological discovery in Indonesia is revealing secrets from 8,000 years ago. Archeologists from The Australian National University…

Nov 06, 2020 … Author: “Our study suggests that mothers are the primary gatekeepers of their children’s health.” SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — Parents impart many things to their children. A study by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) says this doesn’t just apply to what parents teach their kids, but also to the health they pass on to them as…

Nov 04, 2020 … NEW HAVEN, Conn — The end of life can be a painful and distressing time for seniors and their caregivers. While many adults will experience a number of debilitating symptoms in their old age, a new study reveals that trend is changing. Researchers in Connecticut say the number of problems restricting senior health is actually…

Oct 30, 2020 … Author: “Among older adults, social isolation is the largest known risk factor for mortality, equal only to smoking.” VANCOUVER, British Columbia — It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of people to be more isolated than they normally are. Studies have revealed the negative impact this can have on a person’s mental and…

Oct 28, 2020 … BEIJING, China — Health experts say a big birth weight usually means that child will be a big adult. An international study finds a larger birth weight can also spell trouble for that child’s heart later in life. Researchers say babies weighing well over eight pounds or more have a significantly higher risk for developing…

Oct 28, 2020 … HOUSTON — For most patients, COVID-19 is a severe threat to their lungs. While some patients deal with complications like stroke and headaches, doctors had not definitively linked the illness to brain trauma. Now, a study finds new evidence coronavirus can have a negative and possibly permanent impact on the brain. Researchers from Baylor College of…

Oct 27, 2020 … WASHINGTON — Sugary drinks are a popular target of health experts and even local governments. While many try to curb the public’s intake of sugar, a study finds a common alternative to these drinks may be just as bad. Researchers in France say artificially sweetened drinks also increase the risk for heart disease. Until now, the…

Oct 24, 2020 … VIENNA, Austria — Are you a person that enjoys speaking to someone in person rather than over the phone? It turns out cows do too. A study of animal behavior reveals these gentle milk-makers prefer live interactions with humans rather than hearing voices over a speaker. Researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Austria…

Oct 23, 2020 … JOONDALUP, Australia — How would you like to cut your workout routine in half? Researchers at Edith Cowan University say training just one arm still provides benefits for the other arm even if you never move it once. The study is providing new evidence that exercise for people who have suffered an injury is helpful in…

Oct 13, 2020 … DALLAS, Texas — For many older Americans, it can be a challenge keeping track of all the prescription drugs they take. A new study finds some are taking a staggering number of medications. For those at risk for heart failure, researchers say some of those drugs might be making their problems worse. A report by the…