Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of…
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Heart experts have tips on staying safe in the summer heat
As Americans brace themselves for another summer of brutal heat and humidity, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that heart patients need to take extra precautions to protect themselves. According…
Survey shows men need to do more to prevent cancer
American men are blowing their best chance to head off cancer or spot it early, when it’s easiest to treat, a new survey warns. More than 6 in 10 (65%)…
People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study
Graphical abstract. Credit: Diabetes Care (2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469 People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased risk of being hospitalized for injuries which include…
Unsafe neighborhoods could drive up smoking rates
It may sound far-fetched, but new research suggests that living in dangerous neighborhoods could trigger an unintended health harm: higher smoking rates among residents. “High levels of neighborhood threat shape…
10 sunscreen myths you can’t afford to fall for
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Attention sunscreen skeptics: The sun’s UV rays are coming for you, and you’re just making their job easier. Summer is now upon us, which means more…
Nudging both clinicians and patients may increase serious illness conversations
Combining clinician- and patient-directed nudges may help to promote serious illness conversations (SICs) in cancer care, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Network Open. Samuel U.…
What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer
Swimmers try to stay cool in near 100 degree temperatures at Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights, Mich., June 28, 2012. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drowning…
Higher calcium and zinc intake linked with healthier pregnancy outcomes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy…
