In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.
FYI – Using Abbreviations When Texting Can Make U Seem Insincere
A new study finds people who use text abbreviations are less likely to get replies because their messages seem hollow or less important.
New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
A new vaccine tested on 18 women with triple-negative breast cancer triggered a strong immune response, according to researchers who say 16 participants remain cancer-free three years after treatment.
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Some Seniors
A new study finds taking vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity, but taking more than the recommended daily dose will not provide additional health benefits, according to researchers.
‘Alarming’ Increase in Alcohol Consumption During and After COVID Pandemic
A new study finds alcohol consumption increased during the COVID pandemic and hasn’t returned to previous levels since the crisis ended.
Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs May Protect Stroke Survivors from Future Attacks, Study Finds
New research shows GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, and SGLT2 inhibitors, like Farxiga, help lower the risk of secondary stroke, heart attack and death in stroke survivors.
Anxiety and Depression Among U.S. Adults Continue to Rise
The latest CDC data shows anxiety and depression hitting U.S. adults harder, especially those 18-29 years old.
Nearly 1 in 6 Adults in the U.S. Now Has Diabetes
A new report from the CDC finds 15.8% of adults in the U.S. has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes – and rates in men are higher than in women.
Fish Oil Supplements May Help Prevent Many Types of Cancer, Study Finds
Having high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids was linked to a lower risk of more than a dozen types of cancer in new research.