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Susan Kreimer

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

Health News // 14 hours 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 // 2 days ago

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

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

Health News // 3 days ago

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

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

Health News // 4 days ago

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

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

Health News // 1 week 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 // 1 week 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 // 3 weeks 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 // 4 weeks 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.

Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas

Health News // 1 month ago

Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas

Deaths from cardiovascular disease have surged among adults ages 25 to 64 living in rural areas, a new study shows.

Excessive daytime sleepiness can lead to dementia, study indicates

Health News // 1 month ago

Excessive daytime sleepiness can lead to dementia, study indicates

Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging.

Have chronic low back pain? Try virtual yoga, study suggests

Health News // 1 month ago

Have chronic low back pain? Try virtual yoga, study suggests

Virtual yoga can be a successful and accessible way to manage chronic low back pain -- a common ailment with major consequences, a new study suggests.

Weight-loss surgery in teens brings long-term health benefits, study concludes

Health News // 1 month ago

Weight-loss surgery in teens brings long-term health benefits, study concludes

Weight-loss surgery in adolescents with severe obesity can lead to long-term health benefits, such as more frequent remission of type 2 diabetes than in adults who undergo the same treatment, a large, NIH-funded study.

'Weekend warrior' exercise can cut risk of cognitive decline, study indicates

Health News // 1 month ago

'Weekend warrior' exercise can cut risk of cognitive decline, study indicates

Being a "weekend warrior" -- engaging in exercise once or twice per week -- may be as beneficial as regular sessions in decreasing the risk of cognitive decline that often leads to dementia, a new study concludes.

Blood tests for colon cancer screening not ready to replace colonoscopy, study indicates

Health News // 1 month ago

Blood tests for colon cancer screening not ready to replace colonoscopy, study indicates

New blood tests screen for colorectal cancer in a much less invasive way than colonoscopy, but deaths will increase if many people choose this alternative, a new study indicates.

Discrimination may cause gut inflammation, digestive woes, study says

Health News // 1 month ago

Discrimination may cause gut inflammation, digestive woes, study says

Discrimination -- prejudiced actions toward people based on their identity -- may cause stress that impairs gut health and lead to the growth of unhealthy bacteria that promote inflammation, a new study has found.

Nutritional supplements with curcumin could curb macular degeneration, study suggests

Health News // 1 month ago

Nutritional supplements with curcumin could curb macular degeneration, study suggests

Nutritional supplements that contain curcumin -- a natural anti-inflammatory compound -- may protect the eyes from the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration, a new study suggests.

Low-carb diet may enable type 2 diabetics to reduce medication

Health News // 1 month ago

Low-carb diet may enable type 2 diabetics to reduce medication

A low-carbohydrate diet may help adults with type 2 diabetes gain better blood sugar control and make it possible to decrease diabetes medication, a new study suggests.

Chronic stress speeds colorectal cancer's spread dramatically, study indicates

Health News // 2 months ago

Chronic stress speeds colorectal cancer's spread dramatically, study indicates

Chronic stress speeds colorectal cancer's spread dramatically by disrupting gut microbiota -- the delicate balance of good and bad bacteria, a new study in mice indicates.

Breakdancers risk 'headspin hole' or lump on scalp, study warns

Health News // 2 months ago

Breakdancers risk 'headspin hole' or lump on scalp, study warns

Repetitive headspins in breakdancing may cause a protruding lump on the scalp, hair loss and tenderness, a new study from Denmark cautions.

COVID-19 infection seems to increase heart attack, stroke risk up to 3 years later

Health News // 2 months ago

COVID-19 infection seems to increase heart attack, stroke risk up to 3 years later

People infected with COVID-19 appear to face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke for up to three years, a new study finds.

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