PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked To Type 2 Diabetes

So-called “forever chemicals” could be increasing Americans’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

Higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are associated with a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease most closely tied to obesity, research...

COVID Boosters Protect People With Cancer

Cancer patients can be very vulnerable to a severe COVID infection, but COVID-19 vaccine boosters can be lifesavers for them, a new study says.

COVID boosters reduced cancer patients’ hospitalizations and ICU stays by 29%, researchers report in JAMA Oncology.

Overall, the vaccine boosters prevented one hospitalization ...

Surviving Cancer Doesn't Change Eating Habits For Most, Study Says

A cancer diagnosis often forces a person to take a hard look at their life and lifestyle, but a new study shows that few take steps to eat healthier after treatment.

People who survive cancer are as likely as others to ignore the risk posed by red meat, alcohol and other unhealthy foods and to shrug off the benefits of fruits, vegetables a...

'Weekend Warrior' Workouts Reduce Diabetics' Risk Of Death

A “weekend warrior” exercise schedule can lower diabetics’ risk of early death, a new study says.

People with diabetes who get all their recommended weekly exercise in one or two sessions – the “weekend warrior” approach – were 21% less likely to die early from any cause than their counterparts who...

Urgent Care Often Hands Out Inappropriate Prescriptions, Study Finds

Urgent care clinics are handing out fistfuls of antibiotics, steroids and opioids for conditions these drugs won’t help, a new study says.

"Previous studies had shown that patients continue to receive antibiotics for diagnoses where they may not be indicated, such as for a viral respiratory infection, especially in urgent care settin...

Endurance Athletes Could Be At Increased Risk Of Dangerous Heart Scarring, Researchers Say

Apparently healthy endurance athletes could have scar tissue building up in their heart, increasing their risk of dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, a new study says.

About half of a large group of middle-aged male cyclists and triathletes showed signs of scarring in their heart’s left ventricle, the lower chamber responsible for pump...

7/22 -- CTM DONE- Transgender Americans Braced For Loss Of Gender-Affirming Care

Just about all transgender Americans believe they’ll lose their access to gender-affirming health care during President Donald Trump’s current term in office.

As a result, despair is driving many to consider suicide or risky black-market hormones, researchers report in JAMA Network Open.

Every single participant ...

Few Schools Screen Students For Depression, Anxiety

Fewer than one-third of American public schools are screening students for psychological problems, years after the U.S. Surgeon General declared a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.

In 2021, then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned that social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, bullying, lack of safety and a number of oth...

Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows

Dogs’ noses are sensitive enough to track down fleeing convicts, locate human remains in hidden burial sites and detect illicit drug stashes.

They’ve even been able to sniff out human diseases like prostate cancer, malaria and COVID-19.

But are they keen enough to detect diseases of the brain and nervous system?

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Four-Day Work Week Benefits Workers, Employers, Study Says

A four-day work week can lead to happier and more productive, dedicated employees, a new global study found.

Workers at companies that instituted a four-day work week – essentially working 80% of their regular hours for the same pay – reported less burnout and better job satisfaction along with improved mental and physical heal...

For Some, Gluten Intolerance Is Psychological, Study Says

Gluten intolerance might be all in the minds of some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), results from a small-scale experiment indicate.

People with the common digestive disorder reported worse GI symptoms after eating a cereal bar, even though the bar contained no gluten or wheat, according to results published July 21 in The ...