Health
Sex May Lead To Migraine Relief For Some
MUNSTER, Germany (UPI) — Some case reports suggest sexual activity during a migraine or cluster headache may relieve the pain in at least some patients, researchers in Germany say. Anke Hambach, Stefan Evers, Oliver Summ and Ingo W. Husstedt of the University of Munster in Germany and colleagues performed an observational study among patients of […]
30 Percent Of Children With ADHD Have It As Adults
BOSTON (UPI) — Nearly 30 percent of those with childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder still have the condition as adults, U.S. researchers say. Dr. William J. Barbaresi of the Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School; and colleagues at the Mayo Clinic, Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine tracked hundreds of children with ADHD into […]
Higher Sugar = Higher Type 2 Diabetes
STANFORD, Calif. (UPI) — Although obesity predisposes people to type 2 diabetes, U.S. researchers suggest sugar may also have a direct, independent link to diabetes. Lead author Dr. Sanjay Basu, an assistant professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, and colleagues examined data on global sugar availability and diabetes rates from 175 countries […]
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
LOS ANGELES (UPI) — Vitamin D and omega-3 may help the immune system’s ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques, which is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, U.S. researchers say. Study author Dr. Milan Fiala, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues identified key genes and […]
Eating Healthy Helps Keep Teeth Healthy
Most people don’t know the plaque on teeth contain bacteria that can cause cavities, U.S. dentists say. The American Dental Association said the bacteria feed on sugar, releasing acid that attacks the teeth, and sugary foods and beverages provide an all-day buffet for these cavity creators.
Mediterranean Diet Lowers Stroke Risk
BARCELONA, Spain (UPI) — The Mediterranean diet — fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil; moderate levels of fish and poultry — helps prevent stroke, Spanish researchers say. Dr. Ramon Estruch of the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, in Barcelona, Spain, Dr. Martinez-Gonzalez at the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Clinica Universidad de […]
Food Allergies Affect Children’s Growth
DURHAM, N.C. (UPI) — Food allergies in children — especially if multiple foods are involved — may affect growth, U.S. researchers say. Study author Dr. Brian Vickery, a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Durham, N.C., and colleagues at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill reviewed the charts of children ages 1 month to […]
Zinc May Help Tamp Down Inflammation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (UPI) — Zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on the immune response in a way that prevents out-of-control inflammation, U.S. researchers say. Senior author Daren Knoell of Ohio State University and colleagues determined in human cell culture and animal studies that a protein lures zinc into key cells that are […]
Many ICU Survivors Get PTSD Symptoms
BALTIMORE (UPI) — One-third of patients who survived an intensive care unit stay and were on a mechanical ventilator showed post-traumatic stress disorder, U.S. researchers say. Dr. Dale Needham, a critical care specialist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, said the PTSD symptoms lasted for up to two years. “We usually […]
Texting In Winter Can Lead To Frostbite
CHICAGO (UPI) — Half-gloves or fingerless gloves may leave fingers uncovered for texting, but they can also lead to permanent finger loss due to the cold, a U.S. expert says. Fingers are one of the first body parts to feel the effects of the cold and damp and along with toes, ears and the nose […]
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