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Using data from the Brazilian National Health Survey concerning over 46,000 Brazilian adults, researchers have identified an association between greater consumption of beans and up to a 26% reduced risk for depression. Public Health (Brazil), December 2019
Read MoreAccording to a study that compared urine drug test result data from 2013 and 2019, positive tests for methamphetamine increased from 1.4% in 2013 to 8.4% in 2019, while the detection rate for fentanyl increased from 1% to 5%. The findings suggest that methamphetamineand fentanyl-related overdose deaths may continue to increase in the United States.…
Read MorePeople can experience allergic reactions to things such as animal dander, bee stings, chemicals, and foods, which can result in hives, itching, rash and other symptoms. The National Library of Medicine recommends these first aid steps for mild-to-moderate reactions: calm and reassure the person having the reaction; try to identify the allergen and have the…
Read MoreUsing data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study for Aging, researchers estimate that depression may be associated with up to a 36% increased risk for heart disease. Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, December 2019
Read MoreA recent study set out to critically evaluate the benefits of adding chiropractic under Missouri Medicaid. Based on computations and a dynamic scoring model, investigators determined that there would be a cost savings to the state of Missouri of between $14.1 and $49.2 million per year once chiropractic care is included under Medicaid. More specifically,…
Read MoreAn analysis of data from the UK Biobank concerning over 175,000 women identified an association between higher physical activity levels and a reduced risk for breast cancer in both pre- and post-menopausal women. British Journal of Cancer, January 2020
Read MoreIn a recent study involving rats with intervertebral disk degeneration, those given a daily 530mg supplement of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA for two months had fewer MRI findings for disk degeneration progression than rodents given a placebo. Future research is needed to confirm these findings and to determine if fish oil supplements…
Read MoreJohns Hopkins University reports that for every 5-parts-per-billion increase in ten-year ozone exposure, the risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases by 16%, regardless of smoking history. Johns Hopkins University, December 2019
Read MoreSymptoms of a cough can often be treated or remedied by doing the following: stay hydrated to help thin mucus; inhale steam; use a humidifier to loosen mucus; use cough drops or lozenges; gargle with saltwater; use an extra pillow to elevated your head at night; don’t smoke or inhale secondhand smoke; avoid irritants such…
Read MoreUsing data from 24 published studies involving over 2,000 adults, researchers report that individuals with weak and/or painful gluteus medius muscles have an elevated risk for low back pain. The finding suggests that the gluteus medius muscles may play a role in low back pain and should be assessed in low back pain patients. Doctors…
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