All Stories Tagged With: "risk"
Second-hand Smoke Could Actually Cause Birth Defects
Fathers-to-be should stop smoking to protect their unborn child from the risk of stillbirth or birth defects, scientists say. University of Nottingham researchers found that pregnant women exposed to smoke at work or home increased their risk of stillbirth by 23% and of having a baby with defects by 13%.
Green Tea More Effective in Preventing Flu than Vaccines
Drinking green tea can slash your risk of influenza, as it contains powerful antiviral components that a new study has associated with a lower risk of flu infection. Researchers examined more than 2,000 elementary school students who were given questionnaires about their green tea consumption and illness during influenza season.
Chart Shows Healthier Real Food Meals Cheaper than Fast Food
A new chart created by the New York Times shows that eating wholesome real foods that are far healthier than fast food is actually much more cost effective. The chart analyzes the price difference between a McDonald’s meal for 4 and 2 different well-balanced meals for 4
Diabetes Increases Dementia Risk
Due in part to poor nutrition and fitness habits, 105 million people in the United States now have diabetes or pre-diabetes, which a new study has linked to an increased risk of dementia. Dementia leads to loss of cognitive abilities.
Apple or Pear a Day Protects Brain Health
A new study has found that consuming fruit with a white interior, such as apples and pears, can protect your body against strokes — adding to the pile of research that suggests fruit consumption can help slash your risk of disease.
Speaking the Truth Too Loudly? Why the Site Was Down Yesterday
When clicking on any content links, a page would pop up warning you of “suspicious activity” or “malware” risks. What was that all about? Well, it seems we may be speaking the truth too loudly for some people with our recent launch of the highly successful Vaccine Information Week campaign.
Breastfeeding Counteracts Certain Cancer Risk
African American women are at a higher risk for breast cancer that isn’t dependent for growth on the hormones estrogen or progesterone than other women. The good news is that breastfeeding has been found to lower the risk back down to a normal level.
The Supplement that May Spark Your Heart Attack Risk by 30%
Calcium is an essential nutrient in your diet, but a recent study has found that those taking over 500mg of elemental calcium daily have a 30% increased risk of myocardial infarction.
15 Minutes of Exercise is ‘Bare Minimum for Health’
The latest findings: just 15 minutes of exercise pay day can not only boost your life expectancy by 3 years, and cut your risk of death by 14%. In contrast, a couch potato lifestyle with 6 hours of TV per day cuts your lifespan by 5 years.
Depression Tied to Stroke Risk
Depressed women may have a higher risk of stroke, according to new research published online Aug. 11 in the journal Stroke.
Morning Smokers at Higher Risk of Cancer
The time of day in which you smoke plays a factor in your risk of developing lung, head, and neck cancers. Two new studies have reported that morning smokers up their risk more than those who choose to light up later on in the day.
Weight Loss Boosts Men’s Sexual Health
In addition to lowering cancer risk and improving overall health, modest weight loss (as low as just 5%) may also give your sexual performance a boost. The study comes from the University of Adelaide.
Childhood Trauma Influences Adult Disease Risk
Children who were traumatized early in life through abuse, lose of a parent, or other hardships are more likely to develop chronic diseases later in life according to a new international study.
Antidepressants Increase Breast Cancer Risk
New research finds that not only do antidepressants lead to autism, miscarriages, and suicidal thoughts, but they can also increase breast cancer risk in women. The researchers found that women who take an SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. The information is based off a meta-analysis of 61 separate studies on the subject.
Popular Statin Drugs Linked to Excess Diabetes Risk
Statin drugs are taken by 1 in 4 Americans over 45 years of age. According to a recent meta-analysis, researchers found a link between statin use and an excess diabetes risk.
Optimism Reduces Stroke Risk, Improves Health
According to a new study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, optimism may be the key to stroke prevention in addition to improving overall health.
Birth Control Increases Risk of Contracting, Transmitting HIV
Using hormonally based birth control nearly doubles the risk an uninfected woman will contract HIV or that an infected woman will transmit the virus to her partner, researchers said Wednesday. Researchers had suspected such a link in the past, but the new study in Africa is the first to confirm their suspicions. Dr. Renee Heffron of the University of Washington and her colleagues studied nearly 2,500 HIV-positive women in seven African countries — Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa — from 2004 to 2010.
Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new, theoretical analysis finds that about half of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease are potentially changeable, and that reducing them could substantially decrease the number of new cases of disease worldwide, according to a study to be presented Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. The study is the first known analysis that tries to quantify and compare how risk factors are associated with Alzheimer’s. It will be published Tuesday on the journal Lancet Neurology’s website after the conference presentation.
Many Sunscreens Increase Skin Cancer Risk, FDA Has Known for a Decade But Done Nothing
A new report issued by the consumer protection organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveals that many popular sunscreens contain ingredients known to spur the growth and spread of skin cancer cells, which defeats their stated purpose of preventing skin cancer. Data indicates that the sun’s rays combine with certain sunscreen ingredients in the skin and damage skin cells, which can lead to lesions and tumors.
Healthy Lifestyle Slashes Dementia Risk
Heart disease, strokes, and other serious health conditions that affect the circulatory system or brain have long been thought to contribute to an increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new study suggests that even relatively minor health problems seemingly unrelated to the mind—such as how well dentures fit—may affect a person’s risk as well. Researchers in Canada analyzed data on 7,239 older people who periodically filled out detailed questionnaires about their overall health.
