(Reuters Health) – Young athletes who get concussions may recover faster when they’re treated within the first week than when they wait longer to get care, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data on 162 athletes ages 12 to 22who were diagnosed with con... More »
(Reuters Health) – Adolescents who are active on social media may be more likely to exercise excessively, skip meals or develop other forms of disordered eating, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers surveyed 996 seventh- and eighth-graders, age 13 on average, ab... More »
(Reuters Health) – Teens and young women who use diet pills and laxatives for weight control are five to six times more likely to be diagnosed with an eating disorder in the next three years, a U.S. study suggests. Using these medications for weight loss can b... More »
(Reuters Health) – No one can say if it’s the walks or the unconditional love, but there’s something about owning a dog that goes hand in hand with better heart health, suggests a study in eastern Europe. Researchers examined more than 1,700 adults in the Czec... More »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association emphasizes social determinants of health and calls for their incorporation into shared decision-making to optimize prevention of cardiovascul... More »
Obese people who engaged in resistance training were more likely to see reductions in a type of heart fat that has been linked to cardiovascular disease, a new study finds. In the small study, researchers determined that a certain type of heart fat, pericardia... More »
(Reuters Health) – Older adults with slightly elevated blood sugar, sometimes called “prediabetes,” usually don’t develop full-blown diabetes, a Swedish study suggests. Researchers followed 2,575 men and women aged 60 and older without diabetes for up to 12 ye... More »
(Reuters Health) – Because our feet change shape as we age, shoes that fit when we were young may become uncomfortable and unsafe in our senior years, a research review suggests. Safe footwear for older adults should have a proper anatomical fit, a well-fitted... More »
(Reuters Health) – Overall, men know the transition through menopause can bring difficult symptoms for their wife or partner and that there may be ways to ease some of them, a small survey suggests. But if men knew more about the symptoms and therapeutic optio... More »
(Reuters Health) – Preventing falls among elderly patients who’ve just left the hospital is an important part of keeping them safe, a large U.S. study shows. When elderly patients are discharged, one of the major reasons they end up back in the hospital is tha... More »
(Reuters Health) – Younger boys who play lacrosse are more likely to get injured and sustain concussions than high school or college players, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers looked at injuries per minute of athletic exposure (AE), which includes both practi... More »
(Reuters Health) – Patients with arthritic knees can add hip-strengthening exercises to their workout to improve the ability to walk and maybe reduce pain, according to a research review. Based on pooled data from eight clinical trials with a total of 340 pati... More »
(This February 28 story has been refiled to use initial caps in paragraph 7 to indicate that Transcendental Meditation is a registered trademark) By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Roughly half of U.S. adults suffer from sleep problems, and research suggests ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Surgery for shoulder pain that isn’t caused by an injury has no better results than nonsurgical options or placebo surgery, and comes with potential harms, an expert panel has concluded. The international panel of clinicians, researchers and... More »
(Reuters Health) – – Video games with a physical activity component could help young children get more exercise during the school day, a small study suggests. Also called “exergaming,” popular games such as “Just Dance for Kids” and “Nickelodeon Fit” prompt ki... More »
NEW YORK (Reuters) – (The writer is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his own.) Next time you go out for a drink with friends, take a look around and see what people are sipping. Instead of Merlot or Rum-and-Coke, you might find a lot more spar... More »
(Reuters Health) – For people with high blood pressure, starting an exercise regimen may lower blood pressure by as much as taking medication would, a large analysis suggests. Researchers combined data from nearly 400 randomized trials that assessed the effect... More »
(Reuters Health) – When young boys gain a lot of weight at puberty, they may be increasing their risk of developing diabetes decades later, a Swedish study suggests. Researchers examined body mass index (BMI) measurements for 36,176 men when they were 8 years ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Although space travel exposes astronauts to forms of radiation that are uncommon on Earth, and that are linked to cancers and heart problems, a U.S. study suggests this doesn’t significantly shorten their lives. Researchers compared nearly 6... More »
(Reuters Health) – Dehydration can impair your ability to think clearly, a new study suggests. Researchers found that athletes who lost fluid equal to 2 percent their weight took a hit to their cognition. Even this mild to moderate level of dehydration- the lo... More »
(Reuters Health) – Childhood cancer survivors who get plenty of vigorous exercise may live longer than their counterparts who aren’t very active, a recent study suggests. “In cancer survivors, cancer treatment causes what we consider to be an accelerated aging... More »
(Reuters Health) – Older men who exert themselves in the heat for prolonged periods may find they’re at higher risk of heat stroke and related injuries the following day, a small experiment suggests. On the first morning of a two-day study, researchers had nin... More »
(Reuters Health) – Face masks available to consumers in China for protection against air pollution vary widely in their real-world performance, suggests a recent study. Although a mask may filter tiny particles as advertised, face size and shape as well as mov... More »
(Reuters Health) – For soccer players, regularly “heading” the ball may have a bigger effect on everyday cognitive functioning than occasional accidental head impacts, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined more than 300 adult amateur soccer players in Ne... More »
(Reuters Health) – When teens get extra sleep on school nights, they might cut back mostly on sedentary activities like screen time without making major changes to their exercise habits, a small experiment suggests. Researchers asked 18 adolescents who regular... More »
(Reuters Health) – People with diabetes may have healthier blood sugar levels when they get lots of encouragement from family and friends to help them overcome the stress of managing their disease, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers surveyed 308 veterans with ... More »
(Reuters Health) – Middle-aged men who are sedentary much of the day and don’t get a lot of exercise are more likely to develop bladder and urinary tract symptoms than their peers who sit less, a Korean study suggests. Researchers examined data on 69,795 men w... More »
(Reuters Health) – Well into our 70s, we continue to develop new cells in an area of the brain responsible for new memories and exploration of new environments, scientists report. “These new brain cells sustain our abilities to make new memories, learn, and co... More »
(Reuters Health) – Most doctors who treat young athletes for concussion know that the injury increases the risk of having a car accident, but barely half counsel their patients against driving, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers invited members of the American... More »
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who exercise outside on warm days or spend a little time in a hot bath or sauna may not necessarily raise their body temperature enough to cause problems, a research review suggests. While most women without health problems ca... More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Hailing from the so-called stroke belt, a band of southern U.S. states with high stroke mortality rates, is associ More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – An eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program not only reduces stress, but could also lower bloo More »
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – Young women who suffer a concussion may be at increased risk of menstrual irregularities, at least for a few m More »
By Carolyn Crist(Reuters Health) – Middle aged adults who do even a small amount of regular strength training exercise may be lowering their risk of More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – A growing number of older U.S. adults are suffering facial fractures during recreational activities like biking, g More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – Having higher than average levels of male hormones known as androgens – whether they occur naturally or by “doping More »
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – A study of men who graduated from Wisconsin high schools 60 years ago found those who played for their school’ More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – Meeting some or all of the American Heart Association’s seven ideal cardiovascular health goals is associated with More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – – Catching up on lost sleep over weekends may help people keep their weight down, according to a study in South More »
By Carolyn Crist(Reuters Health) – – Physical activity during and after pregnancy improves psychological wellbeing and may protect against postpartum More »
By Ronnie Cohen(Reuters Health) – Senior citizens who live with dogs appear to meet internationally recognized exercise goals just by walking them, a More »
By Carolyn CristNon-drug approaches that work best at relieving cancer-related fatigue may differ during and after cancer treatment, according to an More »
By Marilynn Larkin(Reuters Health) – Surgery won’t cure chronic knee pain, “locking,” “clicking,” a torn meniscus, or other problems related to knee More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Men with multiple risk factors for heart disease may be more likely to develop erectile dysfunction later in life More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Osteoarthritis, a painful condition in which the tissue between bones wears down, frequently affects people in More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Many patients with peripheral artery disease, a common cause of chronic disability and mobility limitations in the More »
People practice yoga in Times Square as part of a Summer Solstice and International Day of Yoga celebration in New York June 21, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Weekly yoga sessions may be associated with a better quality of life... More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart func More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – In high school sports played by both girls and boys, girls are about 50 percent more likely to get a concussion, a More »
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) – – Being physically inactive raises the risk of losing the ability to perform activities of daily living – both bef More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Women who got their first period at age 11 or earlier are at higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnanc More »
By Shereen Lehman(Reuters Health) – A web-based program of exercise and coping skills training improves both function and pain in arthritic knees, a More »
By Shereen Lehman(Reuters Health) – Improving cardiovascular fitness over time may prolong life, suggests a new study.Patients who started wi More »
A resident shovels snow away from the entrance to his home in Union City, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Midtown Manhattan, after the second-biggest winter storm in New York history, January 24, 2016. REUTERS/Rickey Rogers By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters He... More »
By Rob Goodier(Reuters Health) – Exercise may be an efficient way for obese pregnant women to lower their risk of diabetes, dangerously high blood pr More »
By Lisa RapaportFathers are conspicuously absent from studies that test the best ways to prevent and treat obesity in children, according to an analy More »
Scott Ozawa brushes his teeth with a Beam toothbrush at his home in Belmont, California, U.S. December 18, 2016. Picture taken December 18, 2016. REUTERS/Noah Berger Twice a day, Scott Ozawa’s Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush tells his dental insurer if he brushed... More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Kids with behavioral problems may do better in school when they get to play virtual-reality games on stationary bi More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Playing team sports in high school may not influence whether or not teens use heroin or abuse prescription drugs, More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Bicycle riders are more likely to be seriously injured in vehicle crashes at intersections where streets don’t More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Traditional treadmill tests used to estimate heart disease risk might not provide accurate results for women, a re More »
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – The quantity and quality of media children and teens consume should change with their age, according to new gu More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Heart attack survivors who participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs may survive longer, but feel no healthie More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Health might be its own reward, but even cash incentives only work in the short term to motivate people to exer More »
By Kathryn Doyle(Reuters Health) – Intense physical exertion or extreme emotional upset can each trigger a heart attack, and the risk may be highest More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Obstacle course runs like Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash are becoming more popular and are relatively safe for p More »
A ski helmet is pictured on the slope in the Tyrolean ski resort of Hochoetz December 31, 2013. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Skiing helmets are not reducing head injuries as much as they used to, possibly because snow sports ha... More »
(Reuters Health) – Choosing an active way to get to work could make a big difference in how much weight creeps on in middle age, a large U.K. study suggests. Studying tens of thousands of commuters over age 40, researchers found that people who drove to work w... More »
Reuters Health – After one year, gastric bypass surgery did a better job of bringing type 2 diabetes into remission than an intensive diet and exercise regimen, according to results of a small trial among obese patients. Gastric bypass surgery precipitates wei... More »
(Reuters Health) – Women with hypertension and physically demanding jobs are much more likely to suffer myocardial infarction than peers who are less active at work and have normal blood pressure, a recent study suggests. Among thousands of nurses, hypertensio... More »
(Reuters Health) – Moderate intensity dancing, like moderate intensity walking, is tied to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. “It is not surprising that moderate-intensity physical activity is protective against cardio... More »
(Reuters Health) – Many preschoolers in daycare may need more outdoor time to help increase their odds of getting enough physical activity, a small U.S. study suggests. Pediatricians recommend that young children get at least an hour a day of physical activity... More »
(Reuters Health) – Basketball players could be at heightened risk for dangerous blood clots that travel to the lungs, according to a small Spanish study. But the results – calculated from only six cases of so-called pulmonary embolism in U.S. and European play... More »
(Reuters Health) – A therapeutic program of weight-bearing exercise reduces pain and improves joint function, at least for two to six months, for people with osteoarthritis, according to a review of previous trials. “We had a systematic review for Cochrane fro... More »
