Blue-light filtering spectacles probably make no difference to eye strain, eye health or sleep quality: Study Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according to a review of 17 randomized controlled trials of the best available evidence ... Aug 17, 2023 0 200
Alarm as FDA fast-tracks first antipsychotic drug for agitation in dementia In trials, the antipsychotic drug brexpiprazole (Rexulti) failed to provide a clinically meaningful benefit and increased the risk of death. Yet the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fast tracked its approval, making ... Aug 17, 2023 3 117
Being divorced and male among factors that increase risk of lower limb amputation among people with diabetes New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (October 2–6) shows that among people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, being divorced ... Aug 17, 2023 0 2
Research identifies gene 'fingerprint' for brain aging Most of us who've reached middle age have noticed a slowing in memory and cognition, but scientists don't have a clear picture of the molecular changes that take place in the brain to cause it. Aug 17, 2023 0 58
Researchers find walkable communities are healthier for both mom and baby Pregnant women that live in walkable communities—with more sidewalks, parks and walking paths—not only engage in more physical activity but are also more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes, according to research ... Aug 17, 2023 0 3
International study shows that taste, independent of smell, is also significantly diminished in patients with COVID-19 Smell loss became the cardinal symptom of COVID-19 early in the pandemic and has ignited research on how smell and taste function. An international study led by the Global Consortium for Chemosensory Research (GCCR) and the ... Aug 17, 2023 0 3
How kids are being injured by ceiling fans It's fun to playfully toss a toddler into the air, or tote a kid piggyback-style on your shoulders. Aug 17, 2023 0 26
Understanding the link between long COVID and mental health conditions Researchers have long understood that people with chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, are at increased risk for depression. The same may be true for people with COVID-19 symptoms that linger for months and sometimes ... Aug 17, 2023 0 11
CBD vapes rising in popularity among teens Vaping CBD (cannabidiol) is on the rise among middle and high school students, according to a national U.S. survey, and health experts warn there can be serious risks involved. Aug 17, 2023 0 7
A new treatment option for a form of sudden hair loss A new type of medication, JAK inhibitors, can effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata, a hair loss condition that has been historically hard to treat. Aug 17, 2023 0 9