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Susan Kreimer

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

Health News // 2 days 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 // 1 week ago

Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study

Your smartwatch band may contain harmful forever chemicals, researchers warn

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Your smartwatch band may contain harmful forever chemicals, researchers warn

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

Health News // 2 weeks ago

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

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

Health News // 2 weeks 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 // 3 weeks 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 // 1 month 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 // 1 month 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 // 1 month 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 // 1 month 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 // 1 month 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 month 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 // 2 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 // 2 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.

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

Health News // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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.

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