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Microplastics found in majority of heart attack victims’ blood, bombshell study reveals

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Microplastics found in majority of heart attack victims’ blood, bombshell study reveals

Patients experiencing severe heart attacks may have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, according to new research. Italian researchers analyzed blood samples from the coronary arteries of 61 patients undergoing angiograms, a procedure that analyzes blood vessels for irregularities. They found that nearly 84% … Read more

Making your bed every morning could have this health drawback

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Making your bed every morning could have this health drawback

While the merits of making your bed are many, science may support leaving it a mess. For years, experts have maintained that the morning ritual can help you sleep better, have more sex, boost productivity and reduce anxiety. However, research suggests that an unmade bed might help you avoid one major nightmarish health concern. The … Read more

Lower your dementia risk with these 2 simple routines: study

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Lower your dementia risk with these 2 simple routines: study

Keep this in mind. Some 22% of adults 65 and older are believed to have trouble with their memory and thinking, also known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Individuals with MCI can perform most everyday activities and generally manage their own care. Dementia is a growing problem in the US. While there’s no cure, treatments … Read more

Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

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Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

Government staffing cuts have gutted a small U.S. health agency that aims to protect workers — drawing rebukes from firefighters, coal miners, medical equipment manufacturers, and a range of others. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a Cincinnati-based agency that is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is losing about 850 … Read more

Living in extreme heat can age you faster, new study finds

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Living in extreme heat can age you faster, new study finds

With its sunny beaches and year-round warm weather, Florida has long been known as a popular place to retire.  But if you’re worried about speeding up the rate at which you get older, a new study may give you pause about choosing to live there in your twilight years.  Researchers found that extreme heat can … Read more

Stop wrinkles, gray hair with these hormones

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Stop wrinkles, gray hair with these hormones

Watching your hair gray and your skin crease has long been considered an inevitable part of life, but a new study has revealed promising avenues for combating visible signs of aging. Few hormones have been used in anti-aging skincare — mainly topical retinoids like retinol and tretinoin, as well as estrogen, which treats symptoms related … Read more

Hidden danger can cause infertility, colon cancer, lung problems

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Hidden danger can cause infertility, colon cancer, lung problems

This is rubbish! Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses. There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt … Read more

How scented Christmas candles can up risk of heart disease, lung cancer

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How scented Christmas candles can up risk of heart disease, lung cancer

Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds. “Our research shows that some home fragrance products may be detrimental to indoor air quality,” Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins, researchers from Ireland, wrote last … Read more

Biggest dementia signs are bad news for teetotalers, slackers

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Biggest dementia signs are bad news for teetotalers, slackers

Brain health should be top of mind as we age. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform basic tasks. Now, economists at the nonprofit research organization RAND have identified several factors that can strongly predict at 60 if you’ll develop cognitive impairment and dementia by 80, including never drinking alcohol … Read more

The dementia symptom that can show up a decade before others

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The dementia symptom that can show up a decade before others

Losing your sense of smell is nothing to sneeze at — it could be an early sign of dementia. “Odor identification has been identified as a useful screening tool that predicts conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease dementia,” Virginia neurologist Fouzia Siddiqui told Parade last week. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually … Read more