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15 Jan
Is the Definition of Obesity About to Change?
An international group of medical experts says body mass index is not a reliable way to diagnose obesity. Members of the Commission on Clinical Obesity are recommending new methods that also consider location of excess body fat and objective symptoms of disease.
14 Jan
Recreational Ketamine Use Surging Among Young Adults
A new study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults using ketamine for recreational purposes. Ketamine is a medical anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects.
13 Jan
Gum Disease May Impair Brain Function Even in Patients with Normal Cognition
In a new study, people with moderate-to-severe gum disease were found to have altered connections between different brain regions, potentially increasing their risk of dementia.
Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Health Risks, Says Report
A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.
The draft of the report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services states that "in the United States, males and females have a 1 in 1000 risk of dying from alcohol use if they consume more than 7 drinks per week. This risk increases ...
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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels
Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages.
These labels, which would highlight content of sugar, salt, and saturated fat, aim to make it easier for sho...
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People With Lupus Are At Risk for This Type of Heart Disease
People with lupus-related skin problems are more likely to develop heart disease associated with hardening of the arteries.
Lupus patients with skin symptoms are 72% more likely to develop atherosclerotic heart disease, in which arteries become clogged and less flexible, researchers reported in a new study published recently in the journal...
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These Incentives Help People, Including Pregnant Smokers, Quit Smoking
Smokers are better able to quit if they’re offered financial incentives for their efforts.
Overall, smokers had up to a 54% better chance at kicking the habit if their quit program offered them cash or vouchers as a reward, researchers found in a new evidence review published Jan. 13 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews...
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Live Far From a Clinic? Telehealth Abortion Services Are on the Rise
Women who live far from an abortion clinic depend on telehealth and mail to obtain access to medication abortion, a new study says.
Each 100-mile increase in distance from an abortion provider increased telehealth requests for abortion pills by about 61%, researchers reported in a new study published Jan. 8 in the American Journal of P...
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Retirement, Mental Health, and Alcohol Use: What They Have in Common
Retirement is meant to be a person’s chance to take it easy and enjoy life.
But for many, it’s a quick route to depression and boozing, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 10 in the journal Aging and Mental Health.
Retirees are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression than folks who are still ...
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The New Definition of Obesity
The way obesity is diagnosed needs to become more sophisticated, an international commission has concluded.
Using body-mass index (BMI) to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable, and can result in misdiagnosis, the Commission on Clinical Obesity says in a new paper published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
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- January 14, 2025
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Diabetes Drug Protects Against Skin Cancer, New Research Says
A popular diabetes drug can provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says.
Metformin significantly reduces people’s risk of developing basal cell cancers or squamous cell cancers, the two most common skin cancers, researchers found in a recent study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
People t...
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Sleep Deprivation Lets Intrusive Memories, Bad Thoughts Into the Mind
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are plagued by unwanted and distressing memories over which they have little to no control.
Doctors now think they understand why PTSD patients and others aren’t able to keep troubling memories at bay.
Sleep deprivation appears to interfere with people’s ability to restric...
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Updated Guidelines for Preventing Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Released
All women 65 and older should continue to be screened for osteoporosis, the nation’s leading preventive health panel says in an updated recommendation.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force also recommends screening women younger than 65 who’ve gone through menopause and are at increased risk of a fracture from bone loss, acc...
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