Sleep Likely To Be Overlooked In Back-To-School Rush, Survey Finds

The upcoming back-to-school season will very likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families. 

Healthy sleep takes a back seat to the everyday demands of work, school and family, a new survey has found.

About 1 in 3 American adults (32%) say work and school schedules take priority over sleep, according to result...

Could It Be The Season Of Explosive Diarrhea? Recalled Lettuce Is Off Shelves But Cyclospora Cases Keep Rising

The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be sitting in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet the infections continue.

The best-by dates on the recalled Taylor Farms lettuce have passed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).&n...

Men Don't Like Dieting, And It Could Be Harming Their Health

Some men see dieting as a pursuit for women, and something they simply don’t have the willpower to do, a new study says.

A panel of U.K. men who were overweight or obese said diets are simply too restrictive to stick with, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal PLOS One.

Diets deny people the food they enjoy and r...

Home Rehab Delays Linked To Poorer Recovery After Hip And Knee Replacement

After a hip or knee replacement, getting back on your feet may depend in part on how quickly rehab begins.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of older Americans recover from joint replacement surgery at home.

Medicare and Medicaid guidelines call for starting home physical or occupational therapy within 48 hours of leaving the hospita...

Warnings About Cancer-Alcohol Link Can Be Made Stronger, Researchers Say

Warnings about the link between alcohol and cancer are more powerful if the messages are shaped in certain ways, a new study says.

Naming specific cancers linked to drinking and showing AI-generated images of the health consequences boosts response to the warnings, researchers report in the journal Cancer.

Alcohol is classif...

Social Media Increases Risk Of Depression, Study Says

Adults who spend hours scrolling social media every day are more likely to develop depression, a new study says.

Around 2.5 hours or more of scrolling per day is linked to self-reported depression, researchers recently reported in the journal npj Mental Health Research.

The study found that social media is more closely linke...

Live Near A Dry Cleaner? You Might Have A Higher Risk For This Devastating Neurological Condition

People living near dry cleaners might have a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.

People living within approximately 500 feet of a dry cleaner had a 14% greater risk of Parkinson’s compared to those living four to five miles away, researchers report in the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease.

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FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar

People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized the first wearable sensor that continuously tracks ketones — chemicals the body makes when it burns fat instead of sugar for fuel. 

It is also th...

Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients

For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but for their heart.

It's estimated nearly 1 in 5 asthma patients and 1 in 3 COPD patients overuse these products.

Researchers analyzed real-world health data from more than 280,000 asthma and COPD patients ...

Your Parents' Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says

People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says.

They tend to live longer and have substantially lower risks of heart disease and high blood pressure, researchers reported Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open.

“This study provides strong evid...

A Doctor's Take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The Key Differences and How to Protect Yourself

Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern. 

Pathogens like Cyclospora and Salmonella each bring their own risks. Knowing how they differ can help you ma...

Hormone Therapy Might Lower Dementia Risk Among Women

Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says.

Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

The benefits were greatest for women who’d undergon...

Sticking To BP Meds Lowers Heart Risk, Study Finds

Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says.

Regularly missing doses not only blunts the effectiveness of blood pressure drugs, but also increases risk of stroke or heart attack, researchers will report this weekend at the European Soc...

A Third Of Women In Their 20s Haven't Gotten This Essential Cancer Screening

Nearly a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of disease and death, a new study says.

Women are urged to start cervical cancer screening at either 21 or 25, based on competing guidelines by the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Cancer Society.

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