How many processed meats, sugary drinks, and foods containing trans fatty acids are safe to eat? According to a new analysis, not very much. The paper, published in Nature Medicine, found that consuming even less than a strip of bacon or a can of soda per day was linked to a higher risk of type…
Yet another study has found that body mass index, or BMI—a measure of body fat based on height and weight—is a poor indicator of overall health. The report, published in the Annals of Family Medicine in June, found that BMI is unreliable at predicting a person’s risk of death. But according to the researchers, there’s…
Certain lifestyle habits are linked to a lower risk of diverticulitis, according to a new study. Researchers specifically identified five factors—from eating more fiber to getting more exercise—that may help offset a genetic predisposition to the digestive condition. “While genetics have been theorized as a risk factor for diverticulitis, lifestyle risk factors contribute to diverticulitis…
Uterine cancer occurs when cells in the uterus, a hollow organ in the female reproductive system where a fetus develops during normal pregnancy, mutate and grow uncontrollably. Uterine cancer most commonly starts in the endometrium. Some research suggests that hormones and gene mutations may play a role in the development of uterine cancer. Still, more…
Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are most active in late spring, summer, and early fall. Tick bites can lead to red, raised spots on the skin, swelling, and sometimes pain. Redness surrounding the bite is a main sign of a tick bite. imageBROKER/Robert Haasmann…
Need another reason to get your steps in? According to new research, the more you walk (and the faster you walk), the lower your risk of chronic low back pain. The study, published in JAMA Network Open on June 13, found that people who walked between 101 and 124 minutes every day had a 23%…
Coffee does more than just wake you up in the morning—the bitter beverage has been linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and death. But depending on what you add to your coffee, you might not be reaping these health benefits from your cup of joe, a new study suggests. Researchers…
A new study found that older adults with diabetes who were taking GLP-1s—a class of medications that have become popular for weight loss—had a higher risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), an eye condition that can lead to blindness. “Notably, this risk appeared to increase with longer duration of exposure, representing a dose-response…
Spending more time sitting could be bad for your brain health, a new study suggests. The research found that older adults who spent more time sitting and lying down also had poorer cognitive function and shrinkage in parts of the brain tied to Alzheimer’s disease risk. This link between sedentary behavior and Alzheimer’s stood firm…
Linoleic acid—the main fatty acid found in seed oils—could potentially cut your risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The findings stem from a pair of studies presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting, held from May 31 to June 3. They haven’t yet been peer-reviewed. The…
