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Susan Kreimer

Many couples around the world share high blood pressure, study says

Health News // 5 days ago

Many couples around the world share high blood pressure, study says

New research from the American Heart Association reveals that many spouses or partners in heterosexual relationships also may have a dangerous health problem in common -- high blood pressure.

Stanford twins study exhibits vegan diets' rapid heart benefits

Health News // 1 week ago

Stanford twins study exhibits vegan diets' rapid heart benefits

Soccer ball heading may impair brain function, study says

Health News // 1 week ago

Soccer ball heading may impair brain function, study says

AI may diagnose autism in children much earlier, study says

Health News // 2 weeks ago

AI may diagnose autism in children much earlier, study says

Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer's disease, research indicates

Health News // 3 weeks ago

Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer's disease, research indicates

Having hidden belly fat in midlife is associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease, new research indicates.

MDMA approval for post-traumatic stress disorder could come in 2024

Health News // 3 weeks ago

MDMA approval for post-traumatic stress disorder could come in 2024

The Food and Drug Administration soon may approve recreational psychedelic drug MDMA -- alongside supportive therapy -- to treat post-traumatic stress disorder after two late-stage studies found it effective.

Acupuncture could help relieve chronic hives, Chinese study finds

Health News // 3 weeks ago

Acupuncture could help relieve chronic hives, Chinese study finds

Acupuncture may offer limited relief to patients with chronic hives, a new Chinese study indicates.

Genetic testing can determine if high cholesterol is inherited, study says

Health News // 4 weeks ago

Genetic testing can determine if high cholesterol is inherited, study says

Genetic testing can inform patients if they have an inherited form of high cholesterol and prompt them to undergo treatment that could help prevent a heart attack, stroke and possibly death, a new study says.

Ketamine marketed online using false, misleading claims, study indicates

Health News // 1 month ago

Ketamine marketed online using false, misleading claims, study indicates

Hundreds of clinics may be using false and misleading statements in online advertising to sell off-label and unapproved ketamine -- an injectable, short-acting anesthetic -- to treat mental health conditions and pain.

Want to slow aging? Essential Eight checklist holds the key, study suggests

Health News // 1 month ago

Want to slow aging? Essential Eight checklist holds the key, study suggests

Keeping the heart healthy may slow the pace of aging and prevent the risk of cardiovascular and age-related diseases while extending life, a preliminary study suggests.

Barbie Halloween costumes bring risk of skating injuries

Health News // 1 month ago

Barbie Halloween costumes bring risk of skating injuries

With Barbie on wheels topping the Google list of most-searched Halloween costumes, experts caution trick-or-treaters and partygoers that in-line skating can lead to serious injuries.

Many businesses promote unproven long-COVID treatments, researchers say

Health News // 1 month ago

Many businesses promote unproven long-COVID treatments, researchers say

A new analysis finds that many clinics continue to promote unproven stem cell interventions as treatments for COVID-19 and long COVID.

Affording healthcare a struggle for half of working-age Americans, survey finds

Health News // 1 month ago

Affording healthcare a struggle for half of working-age Americans, survey finds

Affording healthcare is a struggle for half of working-age Americans, and almost one-third are overwhelmed by medical debt, according to a new survey of 6,100 adults by The Commonwealth Fund.

Marching band injuries strike a sour note in emergency rooms

Health News // 1 month ago

Marching band injuries strike a sour note in emergency rooms

Marching bands often put on spectacular shows, but being in one is physically demanding and can cause disabling injuries, a new study notes.

Guillain-Barré syndrome risk greater after COVID-19, study indicates

Health News // 1 month ago

Guillain-Barré syndrome risk greater after COVID-19, study indicates

A new study indicates that COVID-19 is associated with an elevated risk of a rare disorder, Guillain-Barré syndrome, within six weeks after infection with the virus.

Compulsive hoarding comes into greater focus since pandemic

Health News // 1 month ago

Compulsive hoarding comes into greater focus since pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say they've seen a greater emphasis on hoarding disorder, characterized by resistance to give up any belongings no matter how useless they might be.

Can't sleep? Your skin might be to blame, study says

Health News // 1 month ago

Can't sleep? Your skin might be to blame, study says

A new global study suggests that 42% of patients with skin disease suffer from sleep disturbances. Findings were to be presented Friday at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Berlin.

Pet dogs shed light on human health, researchers say

Health News // 2 months ago

Pet dogs shed light on human health, researchers say

A large study aims to follow pet dogs for 10 years or longer to track how genes, diet, exercise and the environment affect aging -- and the findings may shed light on human health.

Loneliness could increase chance of Parkinson's disease, study indicates

Health News // 2 months ago

Loneliness could increase chance of Parkinson's disease, study indicates

A new study suggests that loneliness may be associated with a significant increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer's disease.

Keeping fit, avoiding weight gain key to preventing kidney disease, study says

Health News // 2 months ago

Keeping fit, avoiding weight gain key to preventing kidney disease, study says

Physical fitness and avoiding weight gain may be more significant than shedding pounds to prevent kidney disease in obese adults, a new study indicates.

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