Susan Kreimer

Diabetes can drive antibiotic resistance to staph, study finds

Health News // 2 months ago

Diabetes can drive antibiotic resistance to staph, study finds

People with diabetes are more prone to developing Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of infections and death associated with resistance to antibiotics, a new study has found.

Vast numbers of workers suffer from chronic conditions, Harvard poll finds

Health News // 3 months ago

Vast numbers of workers suffer from chronic conditions, Harvard poll finds

Marijuana addiction increases risk for premature death, Canadian study finds

Health News // 3 months ago

Marijuana addiction increases risk for premature death, Canadian study finds

Study tackles salt, nutritional content of foods in pro football TV ads

Health News // 3 months ago

Study tackles salt, nutritional content of foods in pro football TV ads

Taking blood pressure in noisy settings doesn't affect reading, study shows

Health News // 3 months ago

Taking blood pressure in noisy settings doesn't affect reading, study shows

A new study found a minor difference between blood pressure measurements taken in public spaces compared to those in private offices.

U.S. children's dental care falls short at home, national poll reports

Health News // 3 months ago

U.S. children's dental care falls short at home, national poll reports

More than 1 in 3 parents reported that their child has dealt with dental problems linked to a lack of routine oral hygiene, such as brushing teeth twice daily, a new poll shows.

Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Health News // 3 months ago

Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.

Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study

Health News // 3 months ago

Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study

Eating greater amounts of red meat -- especially processed bacon, sausage and bologna -- increases the likelihood of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study suggests.

Your smartwatch band may contain harmful forever chemicals, researchers warn

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Your smartwatch band may contain harmful forever chemicals, researchers warn

Wearing a smartwatch or fitness tracker may not be a boon to your health after all. Rather, it could expose the skin to harmful "forever chemicals."

Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health

Health News // 4 months ago

Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health

Tombot has designed a robotic puppy to aid individuals, families and communities in dealing with health adversities. It was introduced at the CES this week in Las Vegas.

Sugary drinks tied to millions of diabetes, heart disease cases, study says

Health News // 4 months ago

Sugary drinks tied to millions of diabetes, heart disease cases, study says

Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption accounts for about 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease annually worldwide, a new study shows.

Screening for physical inactivity can cut risk of chronic illness, study suggests

Health News // 4 months ago

Screening for physical inactivity can cut risk of chronic illness, study suggests

Encouraging primary care physicians to screen patients for physical inactivity with a simple questionnaire can help identify people at risk for many chronic diseases, a new study suggests.

Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to clots in veins that bring blood to heart

Health News // 5 months ago

Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to clots in veins that bring blood to heart

Long-term exposure to air pollution poses an increased risk of blood clots in deep veins, which can result in serious complications, including death, a new study indicates.

Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses increase dramatically in U.S.

Health News // 5 months ago

Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses increase dramatically in U.S.

The number of U.S. women with breast cancer that has spread elsewhere in the body by the time of diagnosis increased dramatically among all ages and ethnicities between 2004 and 2021, a new study shows.

Loneliness widespread among U.S. residents ages 50 to 80, poll shows

Health News // 5 months ago

Loneliness widespread among U.S. residents ages 50 to 80, poll shows

Fewer older U.S. residents feel as lonely and isolated as they did during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many still feel alone, a new poll reveals.

Avid use of sweetened beverages increases cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

Health News // 5 months ago

Avid use of sweetened beverages increases cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

Drinking sweetened beverages can increase cardiovascular disease risk, but occasionally savoring sugary refreshments doesn't have the same effect, a new study has found.

Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of symptoms

Health News // 5 months ago

Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of symptoms

People who are obese and harbor deep belly fat are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease-specific proteins in the brain up to 20 years before the earliest dementia symptoms, a new study suggests.

Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users' lives

Health News // 5 months ago

Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users' lives

New vending machines have been cropping up around the country as innovative public health tools to combat overdose deaths from fentanyl -- a potent synthetic opioid, or painkiller, that can be extremely addictive.

Coronary calcium score shown as strong, non-invasive predictor of heart attacks

Health News // 5 months ago

Coronary calcium score shown as strong, non-invasive predictor of heart attacks

Predicting who is at high risk for a heart attack or death may be as simple as obtaining a person's coronary artery calcium score -- a noninvasive way to measure plaque buildup, a new study indicates.

Eczema risk seems to increase from polluted air, study finds

Health News // 5 months ago

Eczema risk seems to increase from polluted air, study finds

Living in places with more air pollution raises the risk of eczema, a chronic condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, a new study suggests.