Homemade sunscreens may be ineffective Reuters (5/20, Harding) reports researchers found that most “homemade sunscreens on Pinterest” do not protect “from sunburn or skin cancer.” The findings were published in Health Communication. The Academy “recommends using a water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that is broad spectrum, meaning it protects against both […]
Over 5% of new cancer cases in U.S. adults in 2015 were attributable to poor diet CNN (5/22, Howard) reports researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and concluded that “an estimated 80,110 new cancer cases among adults 20 and older in the United States in 2015 were attributable simply to […]
US Department of Health and Human Services warns Medicare users of genetic testing scam The US Department of Health and Human Services issued a warning (06/03/19) to all Medicare beneficiaries that there is an ongoing scam involving genetic testing “cheek swab” kits. For your safety, do not accept a genetic testing kit unless your doctor […]
Report shows many youths do not wear helmets Sixty-one percent, 58% and 18% of parents reported that their children ages 4 to 13 never wore helmets while riding scooters, skateboarding and biking, respectively, with helmet use less likely among older youths, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Parents should […]
Excessive consumption of sugary beverages may shorten life, research suggests CNN (5/17, Scutti) reports that “a study links drinking too many sugary beverages – and even 100% natural fruit juices – to an increased risk of early death.” The study, which was published on Friday in JAMA Network Open, found that “drinking an excessive amount of fruit […]
Smokers who have a stroke more likely to have another one if they do not cut back, quit Reuters (5/17, Rapaport) reported that “smokers who have a stroke are much more likely to have another one if they don’t quit or at least cut back, a Chinese study” published in the Journal of the American Heart Association […]
TV watching adversely affects sleep in young children Preschoolers with more than an hour of daily TV exposure had 22 minutes less nightly sleep compared with those who watched TV for less than an hour daily, researchers reported in the journal Sleep Health. The findings, based on data involving 470 children ages 3 to 5, […]
High amounts of vitamins B6, B12 may increase risk for hip fractures in older women Reuters (5/15, Rapaport) reports researchers found that “older women who take supplements with high doses of vitamins B6 and B12 may be more likely than their counterparts who don’t to experience hip fractures.” The findings were published in JAMA Network […]
Lower-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains may lower risk of death from breast cancer The Washington Post (5/15, McGinley) reports that in “the latest analysis of the federally funded Women’s Health Initiative,” researchers found that “women who followed a lower-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grains had a lower risk of dying […]
CDC Campaign Task.Test.Treat. to combat rise in STD’s The CDC released a recent study indicating that STD’s are on the rise in many states, including South Carolina. Their campaign Talk. Test. Treat. provides strategies for discussing this sensitive topic with your partner and healthcare provider, where and how to get tested, and what treatments are […]
