Can earbuds cause ear problems? Julia Addis started getting ear infections while she was in college. Then, when she was working remotely at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, she got them even more frequently. Feb 17, 2022 0 49
Consumer Health: Cancer myths vs. facts February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn about what does—and does not—cause cancer. Feb 17, 2022 0 59
Pre-diabetic patients who sleep poorly at much greater risk of developing the condition, according to new research Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have found a significant link between poor sleep and a greater risk of pre-diabetic patients developing type two diabetes. Feb 17, 2022 1 305
Inside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer's drug The drug industry, patient advocates and congressional Republicans have all attacked federal officials' decision to decline routine Medicare coverage for a controversial Alzheimer's drug. They've gone as far as to accuse ... Feb 17, 2022 0 53
Middle-aged men see weight gain as inevitable Weight gain produces feelings of despondency and low self-worth among middle-aged men, but it is also seen as an inevitable consequence of family and career responsibilities, according to a new peer-reviewed study. Feb 17, 2022 0 88
Well-functioning fat may be the key to fewer old-age ailments Fat tissue plays an important role in human health. However, our fat tissue loses function as we age, which can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer and other ailments. High levels of lifelong exercise seem to counteract ... Feb 17, 2022 0 212
For successful hospital-at-home programs, crucial technologies are within reach Since 2016, hospital system Mass General Brigham (MGB) has delivered hospital-level care to more than 2,000 acutely ill patients in the comfort of their own homes, securing its place as a leader in the hospital-at-home (HaH) ... Feb 17, 2022 0 74
Who's most likely to develop Alzheimer's and why? Researchers recruit diverse groups for studies Researchers are beginning to discover how your genes, medical conditions, and environment affect your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease. Feb 17, 2022 0 356
Better methods are needed to understand the effects of dietary sugar Less than 10 percent of energy intake from food should come from added sugar, according to the current Nordic Nutrition Recommendations. For adults, this corresponds to approximately 50–75 grams of added sugar per day and ... Feb 17, 2022 0 50
COVID pandemic responsible for "substantial decrease" in mental wellbeing People in the UK have experienced a "substantial decrease" in mental wellbeing since the start of the COVID pandemic—according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of York. Feb 17, 2022 0 54