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People with cannabis use disorder are up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users.
References:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1053923
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2822269?guestAccessKey=6cb564cb-8718-452a-885f-f59caecbf92f&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=080824
Hantavirus spreads through the urine, droppings, or saliva of wild rodents and can cause severe disease in humans.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/about/index.html
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/pages/hantaviruspulmonarysyndrome.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html
Being indoors does not automatically protect you from lightning. About one-third of lightning-strike injuries occur indoors.
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/lightning-safety/index.html
https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-indoors
https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-myths
Women who consume more than one drink per day exhibited a 45% higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with moderate intake.
Resource:
https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2024/03/28/11/58/alcohol-raises-heart-disease-risk-particularly-among-women
Recent uptick in measles cases in U.S. largely among unvaccinated children and adolescents, possibly due to increased global occurrences.
Resources:
https://emergency.cdc.gov/newsletters/coca/2024/012524.html
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/parents-top4.html
https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00504.asp
Microplastics and nanoplastics in carotid plaque led to greater chance of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause.
Resource:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822
Significant adolescent use identified of new hemp-derived cannabis products, which can have intoxicating effects resembling marijuana.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037256
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037279
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2816083
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-about-delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol-delta-8-thc
Drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
References:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1036109
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.123.012145
A global study of thousands of adults found only 15% of people slept the recommended 7-9 hours for five or more nights per week.
References:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1035384
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235272182300253X?via%3Dihub
The consumption of fast food and ultraprocessed foods were associated with higher levels of phthalates in pregnant women.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1033836
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024000138?via%3Dihub
Xylazine is a veterinary drug newly found in illicit opioid supply that is resistant to naloxone. No antidote exists for xylazine.
References:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1032989
https://www.cmaj.ca/content/196/4/E133
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/deaths/other-drugs/xylazine/faq.html
Research measuring brain activity on people during walks through nature and parking lots, evaluated executive attention of the brain.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1032752
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-52205-1
Regular aerobic exercise can improve the erectile function of men, particularly those with worse baseline erectile dysfunction.
Resource:
https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/20/12/1369/7301709
Daily multivitamin supplement in older adults may improve memory and slow the aging of complex brain activities.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1031392
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002916523663427?via%3Dihub
Energy drinks are linked to poor sleep quality and insomnia among college students even with occasional use.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1031709
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/2/e072951
The main cause of cervical cancer is long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). What can be done?
Resources:
https://health.gov/news/202312/january-national-health-observance-cervical-cancer-awareness
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine-for-hpv.html
https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/cancer.html
Study suggests that diets rich in vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and low in dairy and meat, could offer protection against COVID-19.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1030410
https://nutrition.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000629
Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted extremely tiny plastic bits called nanoplastics.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1030312
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2300582121
People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1030081
https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208056
A new study by USC suggests that regular use of hearing aids by hearing-impaired adults may significantly reduce the risk of death.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1029794
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(23)00232-5/fulltext
Cytisine is a plant-based compound that eases smoking withdrawal symptoms. Might work better than nicotine replacement therapy.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1029308
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.16399
Rosuvastatin vs. Atorvastatin; Bempedoic Acid; Immediate versus staged PCI; Stroke Anticoagulation; Semaglutide in Obesity without Diabetes
Resources:
Rosuvastatin vs. Atorvastatin Treatment in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease – LODESTAR
https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj-2023-075837
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/08/23/19/37/lodestar
Bempedoic Acid and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Statin-Intolerant Patients – CLEAR Outcomes trial
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2215024
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/03/01/23/31/clear-outcomes
Immediate versus staged complete revascularization in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome and multivessel coronary disease: a prospective, open-label, non-inferiority, randomized trial – BIOVASC
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00351-3/fulltext
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/03/01/23/40/biovasc
Early versus Later Anticoagulation for Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation – ELAN trial
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2303048
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/05/24/17/31/elan
Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes – SELECT trial
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/11/09/15/04/select
Light physical activity done regularly may be an answer in preventing fat mass obesity beginning in childhood.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1029444
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-43316-w
Clopidogrel After Coronary Stenting; Testosterone Therapy; Left Main PCI or CABG; Coffee; SCORE2-Diabetes Algorithm
Resources:
Clopidogrel After Coronary Stenting
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2803932
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/04/17/15/08/aspirin-vs-clopidogrel
Testosterone Therapy
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/06/20/14/42/cardiovascular-safety-of-testosterone
Left Main PCI or CABG
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/44/30/2833/7191997?login=false
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/06/09/14/10/pci-or-cabg-for-left-main
Coffee
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2204737
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/03/23/14/46/acute-effects-of-coffee-consumption
SCORE2-Diabetes Algorithm
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/44/28/2544/7185610?login=false
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/06/05/15/10/score2-diabetes-10-year
Exposure to phthalates (chemicals found in many household products) is linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1011394
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP12287
https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/Phthalates_FactSheet.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/something-else-to-avoid-in-pregnancy-phthalates-2019031516224
Plant-based diet reduced diabetes risk by 24 per cent even in the presence of a genetic predisposition and other diabetic risk factors.
Resources :
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1010743
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1262363623000812?via%3Dihub
Light therapy leads to significant improvements in sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1009705
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0293977
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214647416300381
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.2952
Adding white navy beans to diet diversified gut microbiome which could aid in cancer prevention and treatment.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1009661
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(23)00439-5/fulltext
Young male gym users are largely unaware of the possible risks of their gym lifestyle on their fertility – “Reproductive BioMedicine Online”
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1009329
https://www.rbmojournal.com/article/S1472-6483(23)00722-8/fulltext
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/tips/6-things-to-know-about-dietary-supplements-marketed-for-bodybuilding-or-performance-enhancement
To help prevent food poisoning from turkey preparation, understand the proper thawing options and the dangers of improper thawing.
Resource:
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/holiday-turkey.html
Sex toys can break down into microplastics and the materials contain phthalates that can be associated with health concerns.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1008095
https://microplastics.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43591-023-00054-6
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7920297/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8157593/
Coronary calcium scores appear highly effective in identifying heart disease in people without any known risk factors.
Resource:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1007672
Never being visited by friends or family is associated with an increased risk of dying, according to a study published in BMC Medicine.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1007250
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-023-03055-7
https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/index.htm
Using marijuana regularly may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack even after accounting for other CV risk factors.
Resource:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1006523
Portfolio Diet Score associated with a lower risk of CVD, including CHD and stroke, and a more favorable blood lipid and inflammatory profile.
Resources:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.065551
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epdf/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.065551
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/10/25/ever-heard-of-the-portfolio-diet-it-may-lower-risk-for-heart-disease-and-stroke
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk in Type 2 Diabetes; Atrial Fib and Memory Decline; Ceftriaxone, Lansoprazole, Arrhythmia and Death
Resources:
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1003552
Atrial Fibrillation and Memory Decline
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1005635
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100655
Ceftriaxone, Lansoprazole, Arrhythmia and Death
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811108?guestAccessKey=036c0acb-46ca-47a9-ad5e-a59f94ce5669&utm_source=silverchair&utm_campaign=jama_network&utm_content=car_weekly_highlights&utm_medium=email&adv=002834780341
Study found that atrial fibrillation diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment – in JACC: Advances
Resources:
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100655
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1005635
Engaging in just 20-25 minutes of daily physical activity may counteract the heightened risk of death associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1005440
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/10/06/bjsports-2022-106568
New research from Stockholm University suggests that snoozing may actually improve the waking process for some people.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1004066
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1004750
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.14054
Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year.
Resources:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/halloween-safety-tips
Exposures to two of the most popular herbicides are associated with worse brain function among adolescents in a new study.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1003778
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP11383
Many factors over a lifetime can influence the risk of breast cancer, but there are considerations that might lower breast cancer risk.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/prevention.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/statistics/index.htm
U.S. opioid crisis began in the early 2000s. The current fourth wave involves fentanyl overdoses with stimulants.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1001209
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.16318
https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fentanyl/pdf/fentanyl_fact_sheet_508c.pdf
Bystanders are less likely to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation to women than men, especially in a public area.
Resource:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1001384
Elite Athletes and COVID-19; Statin and Ezetimibe in Acute Coronary Syndrome; Redo-TAVR; Chagas Disease Progression
Resources:
Elite Athletes and COVID-19
https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/09/03/heartjnl-2023-323058
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1000491
Statin and Ezetimibe in ACS
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.030414
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1000650
Redo-TAVR
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)01636-7/fulltext
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1000117
Chagas Disease Progression
https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.04236-22
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1000545
Having a hobby appears linked to less depression, higher happiness and health/life satisfaction among people aged 65 and older.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1001053
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02506-1
Having a hobby appears linked to less depression, higher happiness and health/life satisfaction among people aged 65 and older.
Bystander defibrillator use for a cardiac arrest victim improves 30-day survival even with ambulance response times as short as two minutes.
Bystander defibrillator use for a cardiac arrest victim improves 30-day survival even with ambulance response times as short as two minutes.
Resources:
https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/You-can-save-a-cardiac-arrest-victim-s-life-even-if-an-ambulance-arrives-in-two-minutes
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17522-sudden-cardiac-death-sudden-cardiac-arrest
Stressful life events and insomnia were strongly linked to the development of atrial fibrillation in women after menopause
Stressful life events and insomnia were strongly linked to the development of atrial fibrillation in women after menopause.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/999561
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.030030
Study found that 50% of individuals experienced a “telling symptom” in the 24 hours prior to their sudden cardiac arrest.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/999556
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(23)00147-4/fulltext#%20
Study found that 50% of individuals experienced a “telling symptom” in the 24 hours prior to their sudden cardiac arrest.
Significant number of heart attack and stroke patients are not paying proper attention to LDL cholesterol.
Significant number of heart attack and stroke patients are not paying proper attention to LDL cholesterol.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/999313
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/hdl-good-ldl-bad-cholesterol-and-triglycerides/lower-your-ldl?utm_source=amgen.com+brief&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=threat+is+real
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/prescription-to-sit-less-move-more-advised-for-mildly-high-blood-pressure-cholesterol?utm_source=press-release&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=threat+is+real
https://www.amgen.com/stories/2023/08/amgen-joins-forces-with-american-heart-association-on-lower-your-ldl-cholesterol-now
Daily aspirin use could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally but compliance and inequity problems present.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/999121
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2808523?guestAccessKey=bbd84a85-a109-4946-8a7d-4671c67c3872&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=082223
Daily aspirin use could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally but compliance and inequity problems present.
Sleep Catch-up Benefit? Daily Steps and Death Reduction. Particulate Matter Pollution. Microplastics. High Troponin and Risk of Death.
Sleep Catch-up Benefit? Daily Steps and Death Reduction. Particulate Matter Pollution. Microplastics. High Troponin and Risk of Death.
Resources:
Sleep Catch-up Benefit?
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/998153
https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/abstract/9900/recovery_sleep_following_sleep_restriction_is.139.aspx
Daily Steps and Death Reduction
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/997859
https://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurjpc/zwad229/7226309
Particulate Matter Pollution
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/998060
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.029375
Microplastics
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996863
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.2c07179
High Troponin and Risk of Death
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/997630
https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/07/03/heartjnl-2023-322463
Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving when sleepy which can easily affect your ability to drive safely.
Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving when sleepy which can easily affect your ability to drive safely.
Resource:
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/features/drowsy-driving.html
The more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/997859
https://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurjpc/zwad229/7226309
The more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
One of the most important things to safely work in the heat and prevent heat illness is drinking enough fluids.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/UserFiles/works/pdfs/2017-126.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/recommendations.html
https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/water-rest-shade
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK236237/
One of the most important things to safely work in the heat and prevent heat illness is drinking enough fluids.
Alpha-gal syndrome also called “tick bite meat allergy” is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/alpha-gal/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7230a2.htm
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24493-alpha-gal-syndrome
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alpha-gal-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20428705
Alpha-gal syndrome also called “tick bite meat allergy” is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition.
Regular olive oil consumption may lead to a lower risk of dying from dementia - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Regular olive oil consumption may lead to a lower risk of dying from dementia – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Resource:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/995547
Fatal heart attacks may double during the combination of an extreme heat wave & high fine particulate pollution days.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996090
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.063504
https://www.cdc.gov/air/particulate_matter.html
https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/particulate-matter-pm-basics
Fatal heart attacks may double during the combination of an extreme heat wave & high fine particulate pollution days.
As pickleball gains in popularity among active seniors, it is becoming an increasingly important cause of injury.
Resources:
https://injepijournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40621-021-00327-9
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/994592
https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/Fulltext/2020/10000/Pickleball__Review_and_Clinical_Recommendations.8.aspx
As pickleball gains in popularity among active seniors, it is becoming an increasingly important cause of injury.
A food of concern for pregnant and breast-feeding women is fish because of mercury content which can affect brain development.
A food of concern for pregnant and breast-feeding women is fish because of mercury content which can affect brain development.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/environmental-exposures/mercury.html
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mercury-content-of-fish
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-and-fish/art-20044185
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/12593-pregnancy-nutrition
Unprotected skin can be burned by the sun’s ultraviolet rays in as little as 15 minutes.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/p0517-eight-tips-healthy-summer.html
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm
https://progressreport.cancer.gov/prevention/sunburn#:~:text=Previous%20sun%20burning%2C%20particularly%20experienced%20at%20younger%20ages%2C,melanoma%2C%20than%20those%20with%20relatively%20less%20sun%20sensitivity.
Unprotected skin can be burned by the sun’s ultraviolet rays in as little as 15 minutes.
The American Heart Association warns that extreme heat can be hazardous to heart health and even raise the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
The American Heart Association warns that extreme heat can be hazardous to heart health and even raise the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Resource:
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/extreme-heat-warning-keep-cool-to-be-heart-healthy-when-temperatures-rise
Avoid food poisoning by following these grilling safety tips which start even before the grill is fired up.
Avoid food poisoning by following these grilling safety tips which start even before the grill is fired up.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/pdfs/grill-safety-infographic-508c.pdf
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/05/27/usda-provides-food-safety-tips-grilling-pros-and-beginners
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/bbq-iq.html
Important for everyone to know and take the following steps to prevent heat-related illnesses and death during hot weather.
Resource:
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/index.html
Important for everyone to know and take the following steps to prevent heat-related illnesses and death during hot weather.
Prediction of Coronary Heart Disease events in middle age is better achieved by CT coronary artery calcium score than genetic risk score.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/989768
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2805138
If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove the tick as soon as possible. A plain set of fine-tipped tweezers works very well. Avoid folklore remedies.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.htmlpreven
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7234-tick-bites
Important measures that may help ensure our furry dog friends have a safe and healthy summer season during hotter weather.
Resources:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips
https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/keep-dog-safe-summer
Teenagers who use cannabis recreationally are more likely to develop psychiatric disorders, such as depression and suicidality.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/988473
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2804450
Study examined the relationship between making and receiving mobile phone calls and new-onset high blood pressure – European Heart Journal Digital Health.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/988096
https://academic.oup.com/ehjdh/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ehjdh/ztad024/7131479
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a common and widely used cleaning chemical which may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest growing brain condition – Parkinson’s disease.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/982448
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-parkinsons-disease/jpd225047
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/trichloroethylene
Fetal alcohol syndrome-related craniofacial differences seen in offspring born to fathers who regularly consumed alcohol – Texas A&M “mouse model” study.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/985871
https://www.jci.org/articles/view/167624
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/index.html
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15677-fetal-alcohol-syndrome
Deaths by suicide increase significantly during the week of a full moon. Other temporal factors identified include time of the day and month of the year.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/985426
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44192-023-00035-4
High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/983971
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000228
Clinical trial at HonorHealth Research Institute – Revolutionary reduction in radiation exposure achieved with the PROTEGO system has the potential to improve the health of interventional cardiologists and cardiac cath lab staff.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/983134
https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(23)00030-3/fulltext
https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(23)00037-6/fulltext#%20
More magnesium in our daily diet can lead to better brain health with aging. Magnesium might also help reduce the risk of dementia.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/983704
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-023-03123-x
https://www.webmd.com/diet/magnesium-and-your-health
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids when given in time. Anyone can use it without medical training or authorization.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/opioids
https://www.narcotics.com/narcotics/what-are-narcotics/
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/featured-topics/naloxone.html
Mediterranean diet adherence is associated with lower dementia risk, independent of genetic predisposition.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/982500
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-023-02772-3
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/dementia/index.html
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/preventing-alzheimers-disease-what-do-we-know
Falls and fall‐related injuries are common among older people. Eliminating fall hazards around the home can reduce the risk of falls significantly.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/981932
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013258.pub2/full
TRILUMINATE Pivotal – TriClip; Inflammation & Cholesterol – Predicting CV Events; Marijuana & CAD; RENOVATE-COMPLEX-PCI
Resources:
TRILUMINATE Pivotal – TriClip
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/03/01/22/45/Sat-930am-triluminate-acc-2023
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2300525
Inflammation & Cholesterol – Predicting CV Events
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/03/05/14/56/inflammation-and-cholesterol-acc-2023
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00215-5/fulltext
Marijuana & CAD
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/980567
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/02/27/21/20/ACC-23-WCC-Consumer-Research-Explores-Cannabis-Use-CV-Complications-During-Pregnancy-Long-COVID-and-More-acc-2023
RENOVATE-COMPLEX-PCI
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2216607
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/03/01/22/45/Sun-8am-combo-acc-2023
Keto-Like Diet, Bempedoic Acid (CLEAR Outcomes), BIOVASC, COAPT
Resources:
Keto-Like Diet
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/03/01/22/45/Sun-1215pm-kctogenic-acc-2023
Bempedoic Acid – CLEAR Outcomes
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/03/01/23/31/clear-outcomes
BIOVASC
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/03/01/23/40/biovasc
COAPT
https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2018/09/21/20/12/COAPT
Stroke symptoms, even if they disappear within an hour, need emergency evaluation because the risk of subsequent full-blown stroke can be significant.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/976672
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STR.0000000000000418
Cleveland Clinic study finds the common artificial sweetener “erythritol” is linked to higher rates of heart attack and stroke. Erythritol makes platelets easier to activate and form a clot.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/980748
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02223-9
People using marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease compared with people who have never used the drug.
Resource:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/980567
Insomnia and less than 5 hours of sleep are highly associated with an increased incidence of heart attacks.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/980560
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/clc.23984
According to a new study from the Netherlands, hospital emergency room visits for chest discomfort evaluation are not always necessary.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/979518
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad056/7031792
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2442661/
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1752/heart-score-major-cardiac-events
Coronary Artery Disease happens because of a buildup of plaque in the blood vessels (arteries) that go to the heart muscle. These blood vessels bring oxygen and nutrients to the heart, so it’s important to keep them healthy.
Resource:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16898-coronary-artery-disease
People with three episodes of even mild concussion throughout their lives had significantly worse attention and ability to complete complex tasks.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/977789
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/neu.2022.0360
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/concussion/index.html
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15038-concussion
Atrial dysfunction is often neglected and has been widely considered a marker or consequence of other cardiac conditions rather than the cause itself.
Resources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109719384530?via%3Dihub
https://www.mdedge.com/cardiology/article/260636/heart-failure/atrial-failure-or-insufficiency-new-syndrome?ecd=WNL_CARD_230120_mdedge
Neglected tropical diseases are a group of 20 preventable and treatable diseases that are common mainly in tropical and subtropical developing countries where poverty is widespread. Estimated to affect about 1.7 billion people.
Resources:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-ntd-day
https://www.who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases
https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/topics/ntd/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/ntd/diseases/index.html
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.08.813
https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.867
https://doi.org/10.31083/j.rcm2307254
Children can be exposed to toxic chemicals through use of makeup and body products. Chemicals could cause serious & permanent health effects.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/977856
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/3/2114
Elevated uric acid was associated with an increased risk of AFib, not only among people with cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular risk factors but also among those without.
Resource:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.122.027089
Noninvasive telemonitoring and nurse telephone coaching is a promising post-discharge strategy in heart failure. New study shows more benefit to heart failure patients with high burden of comorbidity.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/976713
https://www.onlinejcf.com/article/S1071-9164(22)01221-0/fulltext
New study found that eating fast food is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition in which fat builds up in the liver.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/976046
https://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565(22)01137-5/fulltext
Older adults walking between 6,000 and 9,000 steps per day can very significantly reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or stroke.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/975164
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epdf/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.061288
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/number-steps-day-more-important-step-intensity
Often deadly disturbance of the heart’s normal rhythm that occurs as a result of a “blow to the chest” directly over the heart. Timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation is very important.
Resources:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.111.962712
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/understanding-cardiac-arrest-and-emergency-response-following-damar-hamlins-collapse-during-monday-night-football
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000249
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17229310/
Apple Watch detection of atrial fibrillation; Atrial fibrillation and psychological stress; Eliquis wins in new Afib study; Population screening for atrial fibrillation
Resources:
Apple Watch
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/967097
https://www.onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(22)00756-5/fulltext
https://www.onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(22)00856-X/fulltext
Psychological Stress
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/944191
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405500X21010872?via%3Dihub
Eliquis Wins
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/968352
https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M22-0318
Population Screening
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/970729
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehac547/6806218
Marijuana – Stroke, Dental Visits; Red Meat and CV Disease; Social Isolation; Heart Health Supplements; Green Mediterranean Diet
Resources
Marijuana and Stroke
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/young-marijuana-smokers-may-be-at-greater-risk-of-recurrent-stroke?preview=5179
https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2017/03/09/14/05/marijuana-use-associated-with-increased-risk-of-stroke-heart-failure
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/STROKEAHA.115.008680
Research links red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/960156
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/960010
Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of death from heart attack, stroke
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/960492
Heart-health Supplements and Cholesterol
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/6-common-heart-health-supplements-ineffective-at-lowering-cholesterol-compared-to-statins?preview=8364
Marijuana and Dental Visits
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/970070
Green Mediterranean Diet and Visceral Fat
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/972470
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-022-02525-8
Hypertension in Children and Teenagers; Electronic Gaming and Heart Danger in Some Children; Adolescence and Atherosclerosis Prevention
Resources:
Hypertension in Children and Teenagers
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/959784
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehac328/6633855?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Electronic Gaming and Heart Danger in Some Children
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/966862
https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(22)02284-6/fulltext
https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(22)02376-1/fulltext
Adolescence and Atherosclerosis Prevention
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/971355
https://www.atherosclerosis-journal.com/article/S0021-9150(22)01518-0/fulltext
Daily walnut consumption improved mental health indicators and protected against some of the negative effects of academic stress on metabolic and stress biomarkers.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/974666
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/22/4776
Study found that higher screen time use was associated with new-onset obsessive compulsive disorder in preteens. Videos and video games had the strongest associations between screen time and OCD.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/973956
https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(22)00722-4/fulltext
Despite conclusive research that shows that all alcoholic beverages increase the risk of many types of cancer, Americans have low awareness of this alcohol-cancer link.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/972613
https://aacrjournals.org/cebp/article-abstract/doi/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-22-0420/711323/Do-Beliefs-about-Alcohol-and-Cancer-Risk-Vary-by?redirectedFrom=fulltext
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/cancer-causes/diet-physical-activity/alcohol-use-and-cancer.html
People in good physical shape are less likely to need a sleeping pill prescription from their doctor. This suggests that being fit can help you sleep better.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/973000
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(22)00508-0/fulltext
A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development before birth.
Resource:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/971414
Green Mediterranean diet was pitted against the Mediterranean diet and a healthy diet. Reductions in visceral adipose tissue were evaluated.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/972470
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-022-02525-8
Population Screening For Atrial Fibrillation; Near-death Experiences During CPR; Adolescence and Atherosclerosis Prevention; Heart-health Supplements and Cholesterol
Electronic Gaming and Heart Danger in Some Children; Apple Watch Detection of Atrial Fibrillation; Eliquis Wins in a New Afib Study; Vaping and Abnormal Cardiovascular Function
Study shows that pausing for self-reflection can lead to decisions that reduce others' health risks. Important regarding holiday gatherings during current tripledemic.
Atherosclerosis may be stopped if lipid screening and dyslipidemia intervention begin in adolescence. Lowering cholesterol in young adulthood may be too late and ineffective in stopping atherosclerosis progression.
Screening to detect atrial fibrillation in older people could not only increase the chance of preventing stroke, it could also save money for the healthcare system and society.
Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health including brands of fish oil, cinnamon, garlic and turmeric, were not effective at lowering “bad” cholesterol compared to a statin.
One in five people who survive cardiopulmonary resuscitation after cardiac arrest described lucid experiences of death that occurred while they were seemingly unconscious and on the brink of death.
Patients high on marijuana during a dental visit can affect the delivery of care according to a survey by the American Dental Association.
People who vape have worrisome changes in cardiovascular function, even as young adults – according to abstracts from American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022.
Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Apixaban (Eliquis) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto) are commonly used in patients with atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease, but comparative data is limited. New study compares the risks of stroke, systemic embolism and bleeding events.
Smartwatch accuracy in detecting atrial fibrillation is affected by coexisting ECG anomalies.
Electronic video gaming can precipitate abnormal and potentially deadly heart rhythms in susceptible children whose predisposition may have been previously unknown.
Teenage driving behavior often unsafe on the road with speeding and handheld cellphone use which can contribute to crash risk.
New research confirms that a short break to look away from a screen every 20 minutes improves symptoms of eye strain for computer users.
Drinking coffee daily is linked with a longer lifespan and lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises parents to seek medical advice before giving melatonin to children.
Improving nutritional outcomes in the 1,000-day window is an opportunity to support maternal health and optimal growth and development for children.
Walnut consumers had a better cardiovascular disease risk profile than “other nut” and “no nut” consumers. Findings support the health claim to include walnuts as part of a healthy diet.
Early-onset cancers developing before the age of 50 have dramatically increased around the world, with this drastic rise beginning around 1990.
Obstructive sleep apnea is linked to increased risk of cancer, a decline in mental processing powers and an increased risk of blood clots.
Men who consumed high rates of ultra-processed foods were at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer than men who consumed much smaller amounts.
Individuals reporting higher intakes of ultra-processed food were significantly more likely to report mild depression, more mentally unhealthy days and more anxious days - and less likely to report zero mentally unhealthy or anxious days.
Skipping breakfast or eating breakfast away from home is associated with increased likelihood of psychosocial behavioral problems in children and adolescents.
Dentists should give antibiotics to high-risk patients to help prevent life-threatening heart infection called infective endocarditis.
Premature Menopause and the Heart; Red Meat Intake and CV Disease; High Blood Pressure in Children and Teenagers; Social Isolation, Loneliness and the Heart
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones during a thunderstorm. Being outside when lightning is present is not something to ever take lightly.
High blood pressure in children and adolescents is linked to health problems later in life. Early diagnosis of hypertension is crucial to allow management with lifestyle changes and, if needed, medications.
Being outdoors means being with wildlife. Many people never encounter a bear. But if you do, need to know this simple advice from the USDA Forest Service.
People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts.
The American Heart Association says adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and may lower your cholesterol.
Y chromosome loss was associated in a new study with cardiovascular disease and heart failure. As chromosome loss increased so did the risk of death.
Higher vitamin D status has been reported to have beneficial effects on the brain and now a new study suggests that vitamin D deficiency may lead to dementia.
Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth according to a new study led by the National Institutes of Health.
Increasing “non-alcoholic fatty liver disease” in children associated with exposure to several endocrine-disrupting chemicals before birth.
New study found an association between estimated groundwater arsenic concentration and the risk of low birth weight, even at low levels of arsenic.
University of Houston College of Nursing study found that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have low vitamin D levels, that drop even lower with age.
Adolescent targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, above and beyond offline bullying. Cyberbullying should be considered an independent risk factor for youth suicidality.
The American Heart Association warns that extreme heat can be hazardous to heart health. Precautions are especially important for older adults and people with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease or stroke.
Highly processed food intake is associated with poor fitness in U.S. children and adolescents. Study found poor locomotor skills in young children and lower cardiovascular fitness in adolescents.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine new campaign called “Sleep Is Good Medicine” looks to elevate sleep as the third pillar of health, equivalent with nutrition and exercise.
Aromatherapy reduces post-surgical opioid use by half in hip replacement patients anxious before their operation, according to a new preliminary U.S. study presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care.
Women in the United Kingdom are not being routinely informed that a common anesthetic (sugammadex) may make their contraception less effective, putting them at risk of an unplanned pregnancy.
American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR survey found that even though most adults understand that CPR saves lives, there is some unwillingness to actually “be the one” to deliver this potentially lifesaving assistance.
Over 1 million youth in the U.S. aged 14-17 in 2017 became new daily tobacco users within 2 years. By 2019, more than three quarters of these youths were vaping e-cigarettes daily.
Case report of a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia following the use of hemp oil and the addition of the supplement berberine. Herbal supplements can have serious adverse side effects on their own or if combined with other supplements or medications.
Taking a one-week break from social media improves well-being, depression and anxiety. Social media breaks could, in the future, be recommended as a way to help people manage mental health.
Young adults with higher than normal blood sugar levels that signal prediabetes were more likely to be hospitalized for heart attack compared to their peers with normal blood sugar levels.
Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet.
One in three people who drowned in Canada had a pre-existing medical condition that contributed to the death in almost half the cases.
A new Yale-led study has for the first time identified which risk factors are more likely to trigger a heart attack for men and women 55 years and younger.
Elevated levels of an enzyme in the blood of older adults could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Study also prompts warning about some brain-boosting supplements.
Research involving nearly 500,000 people suggests the optimal hours of sleep per night for good mental function performance and for good mental health.
Veterinarian survey finds increasing cases of cannabis poisoning among pets and increases understanding of symptoms, treatments, and outcomes.
American Heart Association recommendations regarding aspirin use in those with and without known cardiovascular disease.
Copycat cannabis edibles may include high THC content and can increase the risk for accidental ingestion by children.
Orthopaedic surgery survey found nearly every patient injured in a motor vehicle crash admitted to some type of distracted driving within the preceding 12 months.
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea accelerates the biological aging process and appropriate treatment can slow or possibly reverse the trend.
Daily use of pod-based e-cigarettes alters the inflammatory state across multiple organ systems including the brain, heart, lungs and colon. Effects also vary depending on the e-cigarette flavor.
Alcohol has no extra preventative heart benefit when on statin. Preventing recurrent stroke when cause unknown. Daily coffee benefits the heart. Five childhood risk factors predicting heart attack and stroke in adulthood.
Several serious eye events, including a type of retinal detachment, optic nerve injury from diminished blood flow and a blockage of blood vessels in the retina have been reported with regular use of ED drugs.
In-home pet food handling and food dish hygiene practices can have adverse health impacts for both humans and pets.
Babies in the womb exposed to cannabis (both THC and CBD) may be at risk in early childhood for obesity and high blood sugar.
Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms heart function during sleep and increases insulin resistance the following morning.
With above average Internet usage teenagers had poorer subjective health, higher levels of stress, and had more feelings of sadness and suicidal ideation.
Persistent post-concussive syndrome in children after mild traumatic brain injury is prevalent and vastly under-diagnosed. Misdiagnosis can lead to treatment that won’t solve the true underlying problem.
Heavy drinking is known to impair brain function by effects on structure and size. New study shows light-to-moderate alcohol use is associated with reductions in overall brain size.
Significant risk of mental health problems in children & teens during the years following concussion
Prolonged TV watching linked with blood clots in legs and potentially fatal blood clots to lungs. Anybody is at risk according to new study.
Strong magnets used in newer portable electronic devices can interfere with the function of implanted cardioverter defibrillators known as ICDs.
Stress plays a bidirectional role in Atrial Fibrillation, both increasing AFib episodes and patients’ experience of mental health issues. Stress reduction may play a role in Atrial Fibrillation management.
A new study of over 4 million patients showed that statin medication intolerance is “over-estimated and over-diagnosed.” oOverall, less than 10% of patients actually suffer side-effects caused by statin drugs.
Air quality inside homes may not be as good as air quality inside office buildings. This may be very important for health outcomes of the many people working from home.
Problematic marijuana use already associated with increased risk of initial stroke. New study shows repeat stroke may be more likely in users ages 18-44.
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) regular use linked to higher blood pressure and might increase the risk of heart disease or stroke similar to NSAIDs.
Important to know the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, because quick diagnosis and treatment of a stroke may minimize the long-term effects and even prevent death.
A new study from Brunel University London closely examined the interactive effects of mental workload and music tempo on mental processing, affect, cardiac response, and safety-relevant behavior during simulated driving.
Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
One in ten people may still be infectious for COVID-19 past the 10-day quarantine period. New test gives a positive result only when the virus is active.
Anyone who eats a marijuana edible, especially a child, can experience overdose effects. New Canadian study found nine times more emergency room visits per month for cannabis poisonings in children under the age of 10.
New national study found that only 9% of teens met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day during the pandemic, a decline from 16% pre-pandemic.
The association between alcohol use and heart rhythm disturbances, particularly atrial fibrillation, in apparently healthy people is called Holiday Heart Syndrome.
Study confirms high levels of screen use among children and youth during COVID-19 pandemic. Found that this greater screen use was associated with higher levels of mental health symptoms in kids.
Heart attack deaths more likely during winter holiday season than any other time of year.
Drowsy driving can lead to crashes and even death. Know three factors commonly associated with drowsy-driving crashes.
Significantly higher levels of visceral fat and artery stiffness were found in overweight youth, suggesting that abdominal fat likely contributes to the cardiovascular problems in kids.
Pressure from schools and families to live up to society’s expectations of the “ideal” girl and be “good” causes mental health issues in teenage girls.
Intermittent fasting can produce clinically significant weight loss as well as improve metabolic health in individuals with obesity.
Atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular death are more common during the first year after breast cancer diagnosis
Consuming an anti-inflammatory diet led to a lower risk of developing dementia later in life.
About 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals each year in the U.S. and about 7 in 10 of those happen at home. Bystander CPR is very important.
A new study finds that only four weeks on a diet of highly processed food led to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of aging rats and it was accompanied by behavioral signs of memory loss.
Omega-3 supplements could elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation. How much fish oil does it take to significantly increase the risk?
Statin use is associated with Type 2 diabetes progression. The risk-benefit ratio of statin use in patients with diabetes should take into consideration its metabolic affects.
Evening high-intensity exercise performed 2–4 hours before bedtime does not disrupt nighttime sleep of healthy, young and middle-aged adults.
Blood pressure rising at night linked to doubling risk of death in adults with diabetes
Left breast radiation therapy doubles heart disease risk compared to right breast radiation therapy in young women.
COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents. Who is at greatest risk – and what is the risk? What about “long COVID” in children?
A new study followed over 18,000 patients age 65 and older for about 5 years, looking for differences in brain function and the development of dementia between patients taking statins and those not taking statins.
Modifiable behaviors causing unhealthy lifestyles appear related to the occurrence of heart attacks and strokes in younger adults.
Cannabis effects on cardiovascular health are poorly understood. A new study assessed the association between recent cannabis use and history of heart attack in young adults aged 18–44 years.
REGEN-COV is a monoclonal antibody cocktail of 2 drugs (casirivimab and imdevimab) that has been granted an Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA and is an important option in treatment to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in certain high-risk patients.
Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder showed superior left atrial appendage closure and non-inferior safety and effectiveness for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation compared to the Watchman device.
Describes the prevalence and time course of angina in patients with stable coronary artery disease as well as the effect of changes in anginal status on outcomes.
Mental health problems increased dramatically among children and adolescents during the pandemic in a new study - but analysis also found simple strategies that families successfully used to promote kids' better mental health.
New research finds eating a diet rich in vitamin K may significantly lower the risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease and decrease the risk of hospitalization.
Heart donations safe from illicit drug users. Heart failure diagnosis missed earlier. Side effects of ARBs vs ACE Inhibitors. WATCHMAN FLX safety and performance.
Coffee without arrhythmias. ICD, exercise and less death. Heart calcium score guiding statin therapy. Whole grains for better health.
Study links sleep apnea in children to increased risk of high blood pressure in teen years
Methamphetamine heart failure. Atrial fibrillation and athletes. Heart safety in extreme heat. Burnout in cardiologists.
Parents, unpaid caregivers of adults, and parents-caregivers had significantly worse mental health than adults not in these roles. Overall, 70% of all caregivers reported recent adverse mental health symptoms, including indications of anxiety or depression, suicidal ideation, or COVID-19 trauma- and stressor-related disorders.
Sleep apnea in children and hypertension as teenagers. 5-minute workout lowers BP. Underestimated risk of mitral regurgitation. Rheumatoid arthritis drugs and the endothelium.
Southern diet may increase risk of sudden cardiac death; Sleep apnea worsens heart disease but often untreated; Heart failure associated with increased risk of cancer; Stopping statins in older patients worsening CV outcomes
Some BP meds linked to less memory decline; Physical activity in children and artery stiffness; Tai chi improving depression after a stroke; Statins possibly reducing cancer in heart failure patients
Cases of acute myocarditis or myopericarditis occurred in healthy male adolescents who all presented with chest pain within four days after the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Topics: Lipophilic Statins and Dementia Risk; Magnetic Interference of Pacemakers and AICDS related to Apple MagSafe technology; CPAP therapy lowering risk of CV Disease; Myocarditis, Adolescents and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Topics: "Pink Tax" in the ER for chest discomfort; Chagas Disease & cardiomyopathy; PAPP & CardioMEMS; Pets & CV risk
For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke, a small cardiac monitor inserted under the skin may help physicians predict their likelihood of experiencing a second stroke from previously unknown atrial fibrillation.
Topics: Insertable monitor better identifies patients at risk of recurrent stroke; New blood test for myocarditis; Myocarditis in Big Ten athletes with recent COVID-19; Plant-based dinner reducing heart disease risk
International study shows that “microvascular angina” which is chest discomfort caused by problems with the very small vessels supplying blood to the heart is an important health problem that increases the risk of heart attacks and death.
Topics: DASH, Salt & Cardiac Health; Microvascular Angina; COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits; Watchman & Stroke; STEMI After TAVR
Topics: Middle-aged women, mild hypertension and ACS risk; Adolescent obesity elevates stroke risk before age 50; Alcohol and immediate effect of AFib risk; Renal denervation lowering resistant hypertension; LAA occlusion surgery prevents strokes
Glyphosate, a common ingredient in weed killers, impairs insect immune systems which could have large-scale environmental impact.
Topics include: Autism Lifestyle and CV Risk; Heart and Mild COVID-19; BASILICA and TAVR; Hypertension and Gum Disease; TAVR Benchmarking
Dietary supplements are estimated to be responsible for tens of thousands of emergency room visits each year. Weight loss and sports supplements account for a high number of these ER visits. Serious adverse events caused by these supplements include hemorrhagic stroke and sudden death.
Topics include: Leafy Green Vegetables and Heart Disease; Fasting, Blood Pressure and Gut Microbiota; Women Need to Listen to Their Hearts; Weight Loss and Sports Supplements; Ischemia Trial and DAOH
Health care professionals should consider prescribing medication for patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if levels do not decrease after six months of healthy lifestyle changes
Topics include: Cancer Hormone Treatments; Dark Skin and Vitamin D; Cardiac MR and Broken Heart; Stage 1 Hypertension; Fracking and the Heart
Topics include: Mitra-Clip, Two Blood Thinners, No-Cath, Disrupted Sleep, Cannabis and Heart Rhythm
Disrupted sleep related to unconscious wakefulness is linked to increased risk of death, particularly in women – European Society of Cardiology
Sunlight eye protection for children is extremely important because young eyes are at a greater risk of internal eye damage, which can lead to cataracts and macular degeneration later in life.
Habitual snoring linked to significant brain changes in children – which could lead to behavioral problems including inattention, hyperactivity and aggression.
Medical cannabis products claim to have specific levels of THC and CBD, but a new study suggests regulation of content seems inconsistent.
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment using CPAP may decrease dementia risk in older adults – University of Michigan
Want a healthier home? Replacing an old couch with a new one free of flame retardants reduces harmful exposures in the home.
Prenatal exposure to phthalates, a class of chemicals widely used in packaging and consumer products, may be related to slower information processing in infants.
Higher habitual dietary nitrate intake, predominantly from vegetables, could be an effective way to promote lower-limb muscle strength and physical function in men and women.
Breast cancer and potential increased risks of brominated flame retardants that are commonly found in furniture, electronics, and kitchenware.
Even with stopping cannabis use at time of delivery, research shows marijuana THC stays in breast milk for at least six weeks.
Maternal exposure to certain chemicals during the first trimester of pregnancy is linked to autistic-like behaviors in pre-school children.
Vaping marijuana associated with more symptoms of lung damage than vaping or smoking nicotine.
Stressed brain linked to “broken heart” event called Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Greater activity of the brain’s amygdala may prime an individual for a heightened acute stress response that culminates in a “broken heart.”
High-powered magnets have caused thousands of injuries and are considered to be among the most dangerous ingestion hazards in children.
Veterans with PTSD who practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique showed significant reductions in PTSD symptom severity likely through the experience of physical rest.
Found that having instant feedback from ECG recordings by the Coala Heart Monitor during symptoms, decreased not only the degree of palpitation symptoms, but also depression and anxiety. In addition, there was improvement in reported health-related quality of life.
In patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 and had elevation of the heart blood test called troponin – about half were later found to have heart damage.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/esoc-dtt021621.php
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehab075/6140994
New research finds caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change important brain pathways in children that could lead to behavioral problems later in life.
Resources
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/brain-changed-by-caffeine-in-utero-study-finds
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028390821000332?via%3Dihub
Possibility of COVID-19 infection by swallowing the virus. People with Barrett’s esophagus may be susceptible due to development of receptors for COVID-19.
Resource
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/wuso-fsg011921.php
Rescuers at risk – emergency personnel face trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms, but differences noted between various professions.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/f-rar011921.php
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.602064/full
Relatively simple and rapid blood test can possibly predict within a day of hospital admission, which COVID-19 patients are at highest risk of severe complications or death.
Resource
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/wuso-rbt011521.php
Acting quickly after heart attack symptoms start can be a heart saver. Strong association with heart attack size and patients’ clinical health after a heart attack – American Heart Association
Resource
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/acting-quickly-after-heart-attack-symptoms-start-can-be-a-heart-saver?preview=0a30
Blood alcohol levels much lower than the legal limit impair hand-eye coordination and could impact high-risk activities that rely on keen visual and visuomotor control such as driving, piloting, or working heavy machinery.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/tps-bal122120.php
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP280395
Anxiety is very common and its occurrence is on the rise. 5 habits to reduce anxiety from practicing psychiatrist Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D.
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-in-high-achievers/202012/5-habits-reduce-anxiety
People infected with the COVID-19 have immune memory through B cells to protect against reinfection for at least eight months. Findings give real hope that vaccines will provide long-term protection against COVID-19 infection.
Resource
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/mu-cil122020.php
Carbon monoxide is called the “Invisible Killer” because it’s a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas. Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning can cause illness and even death.
Resource
https://www.cdc.gov/co/default.htm
Food present in households especially during the winter holidays could be dangerous for pets. Be knowledgeable to help prevent an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic.
Resource
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/holiday-pet-safety
Becoming a new nature lover is a healthy side effect of COVID-19. The pandemic has driven many people into nature for the first time in years.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uov-nnl121420.php
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0243344
Liquid e-cigarette flavorings appear to directly injure the lungs and cause immune system dysfunction. Chocolate flavor vapor was the worst in this study.
Resources
https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uoc–tuo121420.php
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/ajplung.00370.2020
When you prepare homemade dough for cookies, cakes, and bread, remember you can get food poisoning after eating or tasting unbaked products such as dough or batter. CDC
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https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/no-raw-dough.html
Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving. About 8 people in the U.S. are killed daily in crashes reported to involve a distracted driver. CDC
Resource
https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/distracted_driving/index.html
Study assessed the longitudinal impact of new COVID-19 cases when a mask ordinance was implemented in 2 counties out of a 5-county Midwestern metropolitan region over a 3-month period of time.
Resources
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.28.20221705v1
https://www.cdc.gov/library/covid19/111020_covidupdate.html
Life after COVID-19 hospitalization shows major effects in many patients including death, re-hospitalization, and problems with basic activities, jobs, mental health and finances.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/mm-u-lac111120.php
https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M20-5661
New study finds a link between severe obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of dementia from higher brain amyloid.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/mu-nsf111020.php
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad200571
Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from this virus.
Resource
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-risk.html
Hot or cold, weather alone has no significant effect on COVID-19 spread. Taking trips and spending time away from home were top two contributing factors in COVID-19 spread.
Resources
https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uota-hoc110220.php
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/21/7847
Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA approved but still unproven. Recent WHO trial showed Remdesivir having no benefit on reducing hospital stays or mortality.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/fau-rfc102720.php
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451865420301472?via%3Dihub
Being on statin therapy prior to hospitalization for COVID-19 reduces mortality by 22% to 25%. Statin therapy should not be stopped because of pandemic concerns.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uriv-bit110420.php
https://academic.oup.com/ehjcvp/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ehjcvp/pvaa128/5949102
Urban daycare yards outfitted with natural forest dirt and vegetation boosted young children’s immune systems. Better ratio of anti-inflammatory cytokines to pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Resources
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/aaft-udy101320.php
https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/6/42/eaba2578
Hand hygiene is critical to reduce COVID-19 spread. Need to motivate hand hygiene behavior and promote public settings accessibility.
Resource
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6941a3.htm?s_cid=mm6941a3_w
Discussion about advances in structural heart disease treatment with members of the “picture that went around the world” of an all-female structural heart and valve team at Emory
Technology that transforms the experience for both patient and clinician during interventional procedures with a 3D augmented reality platform featuring real-time holographic visualization of the patient’s actual anatomy, “floating” over the patient.
Blue-light glasses improve sleep and workday productivity. Glasses create form of physiologic darkness improving sleep quantity and quality.
Resources
https://news.iu.edu/stories/2020/10/iub/releases/15-blue-light-glasses-improve-sleep-productivity.html
https://doi.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fapl0000806