Halloween candy: Don't get spooked by all that sugar Sugar overload is a real danger on Halloween, as piles of candy prove a powerful temptation to both Trick-or-Treaters and the folks handing out the goodies. Oct 31, 2024 0 1
Medication decisions in pregnancy: Experts propose an ethics-based, evidence-backed approach Most women use medication during pregnancy. Yet, selecting appropriate drugs and doses is challenging. In an article in The Lancet, physicians and researchers from the Radboud university medical center, Maastricht UMC+, Imperial ... Oct 31, 2024 0 14
Examining apixaban vs aspirin in patients with cancer and cryptogenic stroke Ochsner Health physicians Dr. Richard Zweifler and Dr. Joseph Tarsia are co-authors on a post hoc analysis carried out in the ARCADIA randomized clinical trial, comparing the effectiveness of apixaban versus aspirin in preventing ... Oct 31, 2024 0 0
Doctors report first U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm rash Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control. Oct 31, 2024 0 0
Fear of cancer recurrence can create poor health outcomes for partners of breast cancer survivors Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is defined as the "fear, worry, or concern relating to the possibility that cancer will come back or progress." This is increasingly recognized as a significant survivorship concern, and while ... Oct 31, 2024 0 0
Genome sequencing and AI analysis reveal hidden genetic markers of breast cancer A recent study has developed a novel method to analyze genetic variations in families with a high incidence of breast cancer. By examining 1,218 genetic variants in 12 families, the research identified 80 genes linked to ... Oct 31, 2024 0 2
Low sugar intake in utero and in early childhood found to significantly reduce risk of midlife chronic disease A low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a new study has found, providing compelling new evidence of the lifelong health effects of early-life ... Oct 31, 2024 0 40
Research reveals increase in early-onset colorectal cancer mortality in the U.S. during past two decades Early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) mortality rose in the United States over the past two decades, most notably in patients aged 20 to 44 years, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College ... Oct 31, 2024 0 0
A common steroid therapy may influence brain development in preterm infants Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are an established therapy for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth to help mature the fetus's lungs and reduce the chances of serious health issues. However, researchers at Nagoya University ... Oct 31, 2024 0 0
Hormone therapy tied to higher risk for new irritable bowel syndrome Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of ... Oct 31, 2024 0 0
