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2020

More Evidence That Weight-Loss Surgery Prevents Early Death

More Evidence That Weight-Loss Surgery Prevents Early DeathMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- For those who are obese, weight-loss surgery can boost quality of life and quickly improve some chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study confirms that weight-loss procedures probably also add years to your life. Canadian researchers found that people who had bariatric surgery reduced their risk of dying from any cause by about one-third over five years. Folks 55 and over seemed to fare even better -- cutting their risk nearly in half. The study also found that the risk of dying from heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease) or from cancer was also reduced by about 50%. "People sometimes shy away from having surgery because they think the damage has been done, but our findings show there's no reason not to...

Sprains, Strains? New Guidelines Urge OTC Painkillers,...

17 August 2020
Sprains, Strains? New Guidelines Urge OTC Painkillers, Not OpioidsMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- People with common muscle and joint injuries should skip opioids and instead reach for over-the-counter pain relievers, new treatment guidelines suggest. The recommendations, from the American College of Physicians and American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFP), cover acute musculoskeletal injuries -- woes ranging from sprained joints and strained muscles, to inflamed tendons and whiplash. The groups say that in general, treatment should start on the conservative end, with pain-relieving creams and gels. If that's not enough, common oral painkillers are good options. They include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. On the other hand, the guidelines discourage prescribing opioids...

Depression May Hinder Recovery From Narrowed Arteries

17 August 2020
Depression May Hinder Recovery From Narrowed ArteriesMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- People with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and depression have worse recovery than those who aren't depressed, a new study finds. That's especially true for women, the researchers said. "This is the first study to document how depressive symptoms may complicate PAD recovery even among patients receiving specialty care," said senior author Kim Smolderen. She's co-director of the Vascular Medicine Outcomes Research Program at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. PAD is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries in the legs, stomach, arms and head. It increases a patient's risk of death and illness from heart disease. It can cause severe pain while walking and may affect mobility, functioning, overall health and quality of...

Minorities Hit Hardest by COVID-19, Study Confirms

17 August 2020
Minorities Hit Hardest by COVID-19, Study ConfirmsMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A new report adds to data suggesting that the coronavirus pandemic is even tougher on U.S. minorities than it is on whites. The research, from the University of Minnesota, shows that Black and Hispanic Americans, as well as American Indians and Alaskan Natives, are much more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than their white peers. For the study, the research team tracked data on nearly 49,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations between April 30 and June 24, 2020. The data came from 12 states: Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. In all 12 states, COVID-19 hospitalizations were higher among Black people than among white people. For example, black Ohioans...

Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Who Vape Want to Quit

17 August 2020
Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Who Vape Want to QuitMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Addictive e-cigarettes have made inroads among American teens, and government campaigns to prevent vaping among the young are everywhere. But a new survey suggests another focus: Helping teens already hooked on vaping to quit. The survey of nearly 500 12- to 17-year-olds who vape found that almost half (44.5%) said they were "seriously thinking about quitting," with one in four saying they'd tried to kick the vaping habit over the past year. That suggests that "vaping cessation interventions are urgently needed" to help kids quit, said researchers led by Tracy Smith, of the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. Reporting Aug. 17 in JAMA Pediatrics, her team looked at 2016 to 2018 data on 498 youth who said they'd used an...

When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices

17 August 2020
When Parents, Grandparents Don`t Agree on Childrearing ChoicesMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Disagreements between parents and grandparents over parenting choices like discipline, meals and TV time can strain family relationships, a new poll finds. When kids stay with grandparents, relaxed rules can cause friction with the child's parents, child health experts noted. According to the poll, nearly 50% of parents said they have disagreements with one or more grandparent about parenting. And one in seven said the arguments cause them to limit how much time their child spends with certain grandparents. The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at Michigan Medicine found that most arguments are about discipline (57%), meals (44%) and TV and screen time (36%). Other clashes are about manners, safety and...

Don't Wait to Lose Weight: Shedding Obesity in Youth Extends Life

17 August 2020
Don`t Wait to Lose Weight: Shedding Obesity in Youth Extends LifeMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity can kill, contributing to the development of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. But losing weight before middle age arrives can help prevent early death, a new study shows. The researchers tracked health data for more than 24,000 people, considering obesity, weight loss and risk of early death. The study found that people who were obese at age 25 but lost weight between early adulthood and midlife were less likely to die at earlier ages compared to those who were persistently obese. "Something that's a hopeful message from these results is we found that not only is weight loss from early to midlife beneficial, but for those who lose weight between early and midlife, their long-term risks of dying were no greater than those who...

AHA News: As Hurricane Season and Pandemic Collide, Here's How to Stay Safe

17 August 2020
AHA News: As Hurricane Season and Pandemic Collide, Here`s How to Stay SafeMONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- With forecasts showing an "extremely active" hurricane season and the entire country under varying degrees of grappling with physical distancing and fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, planning and preparation will be key, experts say. Our hospital systems are already stressed taking care of COVID patients, so our capacity to take care of others is diminished," said Dr. M. Tyson Pillow, the vice chair of education and academic affairs at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration experts predict seven to 11 hurricanes, with three to six of them reaching winds of 111 miles per hour or higher during this year's season, which runs June 1 to Nov. 30. Pillow said there are at least three...

AHA News: After Years of Decline, Death Rate From Lung...

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- After nearly a decade of steady decline, the death rate for people with blood clots in the lungs reversed course and began rising over...

Delayed Surgery for Early Breast Cancer Won't Harm...

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Women with early-stage breast cancer whose surgery has been postponed during the coronavirus pandemic need not worry about the delay, new study findings...
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