A Divided America Is Stressing Out, Survey Finds

A fractured America is causing people’s stress levels to go through the roof, a new American Psychological Association (APA) survey has found.

Overall, the results indicate that loneliness and emotional disconnection have become a defining feature of American life.

“This year’s findings show that people across the n...

Exercise Benefits Women With Advanced Breast Cancer, Experts Say

Exercise can help women with advanced breast cancer better withstand both cancer treatments and the ravages of the disease, a new clinical trial shows.

A nine-month program of supervised aerobic and resistant exercise improved muscle mass and strength among women with advanced breast cancer, particularly in their arms and legs, researchers...

Advanced Breast Cancer Patients Living Longer, Study Says

Women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer can now expect to live an extra six or seven months compared to about a decade ago, researchers report.

This increase in survival time coincides with the development of more effective treatments for advanced breast cancer, as well as wider improvements in diagnosis and quality of care, researcher...

Concussions Increase Traffic Crash Risk For Weeks After

Folks who’ve had a recent concussion might not want to get behind the wheel anytime soon.

Concussion victims are more likely to wind up in a traffic crash and that increased risk is highest during the first four weeks after their brain injury, researchers reported Nov. 6 in BMJ Open.

A concussion causes brain problems ...

Check Your City: Air Pollution Linked to Slower Marathon Times

Does the city you run in make a difference? Researchers say yes, it does.

When marathon runners hit the wall or fall behind their goal pace, they often blame fatigue, weather or nutrition. However, a study from Brown University published in Sports Medicine suggests a less obvious, environmental culprit: air pollution.

Resear...

FDA Warns 18 Websites for Selling Fake Botox Linked to Injuries

U.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it took immediate action after receiving reports of people getting injured by the products, including cases of botulism.

Botox is made fro...

Many Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Skip Radiation After Mastectomy, Study Finds

A new study suggests that many women with early-stage breast cancer may not need radiation after a mastectomy, thanks to advances in modern cancer treatment.

The international clinical trial followed more than 1,600 women who had early-stage breast cancer. They were considered at intermediate risk for recurrence, meaning they had Stage 2 c...

Patch Eases Peanut Allergies Among Children

Treatment with an experimental peanut protein patch can help young children safely build tolerance to peanuts, a new study says.

More than 70% of children treated with the Viaskin Peanut Patch could tolerate at least three to four peanut kernels without a reaction after three years, researchers are scheduled to report Saturday in Orlando a...

Rural Pet Owners Have A Tougher Time Seeing A Vet, Study Says

Pet owners in rural areas might find it harder to get a vet appointment for their sick cat or ailing pooch, a new study says.

They also are more likely to wait longer and travel farther for a scheduled appointment, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

“Access to v...

Teen Nicotine Vaping Trends Show Powerful Evidence Of Addiction

Tweens and teens who vape are becoming hopelessly hooked on nicotine, a new study warns.

Daily nicotine vaping nearly doubled between 2020 and 2024 among U.S. middle and high school students who use e-cigarettes, researchers reported Nov. 3 in JAMA Network Open.

The share of teen vapers who puff every day rose from 15% to ne...

COVID Vaccination Safer For Kids' Heart Health Than Infection, Study Says

The COVID vaccine is safer for kids’ heart health than if they become infected with the coronavirus, a new study has found.

Children who get COVID have an increased risk of rare heart complications including blood clots, heart inflammation and low platelet counts that lasts up to a year after their infection, researchers report in th...

Spinal Cord Injuries Put People At Risk For Chronic Health Problems

A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person’s health woes, according to a new study.

People who’ve suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health problems, researchers reported Nov. 4 in JAMA Network Open.

High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, stroke, hea...

Transgender Women's Heart Health Not Harmed By Hormone Therapy

Transgender women using estradiol for their transition don’t run an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says.

In fact, their hormone treatment might have a protective effect on the heart and blood vessels compared to cisgender men, researchers reported Nov. 4 in the European Heart Journal.

However, tr...

Healthy Habits Slash Genetic Dementia Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

New research suggests that those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and a genetic risk for dementia can significantly lower their odds for cognitive problems by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

The preliminary findings — to be presented Saturday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in New Orleans — show that a strong commi...