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2020

Workouts in the Park? Crime Fears Keep Some Away

Workouts in the Park? Crime Fears Keep Some AwaySUNDAY, July 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Parks can be good for your health, but fear of crime stops some people from using them, a new study finds. Previous research has shown that urban green spaces can lower stress levels, weight and heart disease risk, and that living near a park is linked to fewer days of anxiety and depression. This new study found that New York City residents are more likely to exercise in a park if they live nearby, and the more they do so, the less anxious and depressed they feel -- but only if they're not concerned about their safety. For the study, New York University (NYU) researchers analyzed survey responses from more than 3,800 people. The survey results showed that nearly twice as many New Yorkers who lived within a five-minute walk from a park said...

How to Protect Yourself From the Sun's Harmful UV Rays

11 July 2020
How to Protect Yourself From the Sun`s Harmful UV RaysSATURDAY, July 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- When you're outside this summer, be sure to protect yourself from the sun, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and nearly 20 Americans die every day from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Along with using sunscreen and seeking shade, wearing protective clothing can reduce your exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays. "The right sun-protective outfit provides long-lasting protection and works great for all skin types and colors," Chicago dermatologist Dr. Omer Ibrahim said in an AAD news release. "The key is to look for dense fabrics and dark or bright colors and pair those with the appropriate accessories." Cover as much of your skin as possible when...

High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet May Help People With Ulcerative...

10 July 2020
High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet May Help People With Ulcerative ColitisFRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A low-fat, high-fiber diet may improve the quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis, a new study finds. "Patients with inflammatory bowel disease always ask us what they should eat to make their symptoms better," said researcher Dr. Maria Abreu. She's a professor of medicine and microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. "Sadly, there have been very few really good studies that provide that information," she said in a university news release. For the study, Abreu and her colleagues looked at 17 people with ulcerative colitis. Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps and pain. Each patient in the study was either in remission or had mild...

Blacks Underrepresented in Cancer Drug Trials: Study

10 July 2020
Blacks Underrepresented in Cancer Drug Trials: StudyFRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. government-funded clinical trials for new cancer treatments have more Black participants than those run by drug companies, but Blacks are still underrepresented in cancer studies, researchers say. The SWOG Cancer Research Network team analyzed data from 358 clinical trials -- 85 drug industry trials and 273 SWOG trials. They included nearly 94,000 patients who were being treated for 15 types of cancer, enrolled between 2003 and 2018. Three percent of patients in industry trials were Black, compared to 9% in SWOG trials, though Blacks accounted for 12% of U.S. patients with the 15 cancers, according to the study. SWOG Cancer Research Network is part of the U.S. National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). "This...

Changes in IVF May Have Spurred Drop in Cerebral Palsy, Study Says

10 July 2020
Changes in IVF May Have Spurred Drop in Cerebral Palsy, Study SaysFRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Rates of cerebral palsy among babies in Nordic countries born through in vitro fertilization (IVF) have fallen by more than half over the past two decades, due to fewer twin births from IVF, according to a new study. A study in Denmark 15 years ago found a significantly increased risk of cerebral palsy in infants born through IVF. The absolute risk was small, but cerebral palsy was the greatest developmental birth defect risk associated with the infertility procedure. "Multiple embryo transfer is still standard care in many countries," said study author Dr. Anne Lærke Spangmose, of Rigshospitalet at Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark. "Our findings emphasize that single embryo transfer and singleton births should be encouraged...

Remdesivir May Reduce Deaths, Hasten Recovery for COVID-19 Patients

10 July 2020
Remdesivir May Reduce Deaths, Hasten Recovery for COVID-19 PatientsFRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- There's more good news on the effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir against COVID-19, according to new clinical trial results from the drug's maker. Gilead Sciences said Friday that in a trial involving more than 1,100 patients, remdesivir was associated with improved recovery and a 62% reduced risk of death compared with standard care. The study also showed that 74% of remdesivir-treated patients recovered by Day 14 of treatment compared with 59% of patients receiving standard care. The new findings add to those from a prior U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases study of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. That study found that remdesivir shortened time to recovery by an average of four days as compared to placebo...

Raw Milk Can Harbor Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

10 July 2020
Raw Milk Can Harbor Antibiotic-Resistant BacteriaFRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a fan of raw milk, keep it chilled. Leaving raw milk at room temperature can release antimicrobial-resistant genes, a new study suggests. Also, bacteria that have antimicrobial-resistant genes can transfer them to other bacteria, spreading resistance, the researchers said. "We don't want to scare people, we want to educate them," said researcher Jinxin Liu. "If you want to keep drinking raw milk, keep it in your refrigerator to minimize the risk of it developing bacteria with antibiotic-resistant genes," added Liu, a postdoctoral researcher in food science and technology at the University of California, Davis. Some 3% of Americans drink raw milk. That's milk that has not been pasteurized. Many believe raw milk is healthier...

Antiviral Drugs Tied to Heart Issue in COVID-19 Patients

10 July 2020
Antiviral Drugs Tied to Heart Issue in COVID-19 PatientsFRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Older, critically ill COVID-19 patients who are given a combination of two common antiretroviral drugs can experience a drastic slowing of their heart rate, French researchers report. In their study of 41 patients treated with lopinavir and ritonavir twice daily for 10 days, 22% developed a slow heart rate condition called bradycardia. When the drugs were stopped or doses lowered, the patients' heart rates returned to normal, according to the team from Amiens University Hospital, in France. "There are extensive investigations underway to find therapies that are effective at treating patients infected with COVID-19," said Dr. Gregg Fonarow, a professor of cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, who had no part in the study....

Most Survivors of Severe COVID-19 Report Symptoms Many...

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Even a month after hospital discharge and "recovery," a majority of patients who had survived severe COVID-19 were still dealing with fatigue, shortness...

Cold War Antiseptic May Be Valuable Germ Fighter

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A nontoxic antiseptic developed in the former Soviet Union may be a valuable weapon for fighting common infections, British researchers say. The drug,...
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