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Vaping linked to respiratory issues in young adults

Researchers explore the association of respiratory illness based on self-reported symptoms among young adolescents who vaped.

31 May 2024

Heart-healthy habits keep you biologically young, study shows

A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that heart-healthy lifestyle factors are linked to younger biological age and lower cardiovascular disease risk through DNA methylation.

29 May 2024

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

The benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

29 May 2024

Study suggests broccoli may reduce cancer risk

A meta-analysis of over 730,000 individuals indicates that high broccoli consumption is linked to lower cancer prevalence, though more robust research is needed to confirm its chemopreventive properties.

27 May 2024

Increased risk of erectile dysfunction with semaglutide in non-diabetic obese patients

Researchers found that semaglutide treatment for weight loss in non-diabetic, obese men is associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency.

26 May 2024

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known "magic mushrooms," initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying effects and feelings of oceanic boundlessness.

23 May 2024

UCSF to lead first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans

UC San Francisco researchers have received $12.45 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to lead the first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans, a highly diverse yet understudied group.

22 May 2024

Study identifies 28 trace metals in tobacco smoke

Cigarette smoke has been studied for years, revealing a multitude of contaminants, including toxic metals.

21 May 2024

New Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights grave health challenges

A sweeping new Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights the grave health challenges that grip the rural region but also proposes solutions to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

20 May 2024

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.

17 May 2024

Rutgers researchers expose war's toll on Ukraine's hospitals

Rutgers researchers, aided by international collaborators, have tracked the devastation war has made on Ukraine's hospital system.

17 May 2024

Study: E-cigarette use linked to earlier onset of asthma

A significant link between the use of electronic cigarettes and earlier age of asthma onset in U.S. adults was reported by UTHealth Houston researchers May 17, 2024 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

17 May 2024

AGA releases new evidence-based guideline on managing Barrett's esophagus and related neoplasia

The American Gastroenterological Association's (AGA) new evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline on Endoscopic Eradication Therapy of Barrett's Esophagus and Related Neoplasia, published today in Gastroenterology, establishes updated guidance for Barrett's esophagus patients.

17 May 2024

Varenicline shows promise in first U.S. trial for e-cigarette cessation

The first U.S. trial of varenicline for e-cigarette cessation shows promising results and warrants larger-scale trials, the researchers say.

17 May 2024

Study links high social media use to increased smoking and vaping among youth

The use of social media platforms and cigarette smoking and vaping risk among young individuals.

17 May 2024

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Study reveals that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risks of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases while improving overall health markers.

16 May 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Bird flu lands as the next public health challenge

Public health officials are watching with concern since a strain of bird flu spread to dairy cows in at least nine states, and to at least one dairy worker.

16 May 2024

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular complications and to allow patients with PAD to live longer lives with better physical function and improved quality of life, according to a new joint guideline published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

14 May 2024

Study reveals soaring rates of adolescent daily e-cigarette use

Electronic vapor products (EVPs), also known as e-cigarettes or vaping devices, have an allure because of their marketed image as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking and for their variety of appealing flavors.

13 May 2024

Study underscores the importance of providing nutritional and weight management support to smokers

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that smokers tend to eat less and have less healthy eating habits than non-smokers, which could help explain why smokers often gain weight when they quit.

13 May 2024