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2023

Extra Pounds in Youth Could Raise a Man's Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer Decades Later

Extra Pounds in Youth Could Raise a Man`s Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer Decades LaterWEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When young men pack on excess weight during their teens and 20s, they may inadvertently drive up their risk for prostate cancer later on.The concern stems from new research that examined several decades' worth of weight fluctuations and prostate cancer rates among nearly 260,000 men in Sweden.The men ranged in age from 17 to 60. Researchers initially observed that overall, participants who put on roughly 1 pound or more per year across their life span had a 10% higher risk for developing aggressive prostate cancer as older adults.A similar weight pattern was linked to a 29% greater risk of fatal prostate cancer.But digging deeper, researchers found that most of the men grew heavier between the ages of 17 and 29. And ultimately most of the...

Talking to Your Toddler Could Bring Real Benefits to...

16 May 2023
Talking to Your Toddler Could Bring Real Benefits to Their BrainTUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When parents talk to their toddlers, they are not only teaching them words, but may be shaping their developing brains, too, a new study suggests.Researchers found that toddlers whose parents spent a lot of time talking to them day to day showed a particular brain characteristic: a greater concentration of myelin in language-related parts of the brain.Myelin is a protective layer of protein and fat that wraps around nerve fibers in the brain, helping to speed the transmission of electrical signals through them.The new findings suggest that when toddlers are exposed to more chat, their brains accumulate myelin more rapidly than youngsters who hear fewer words."Myelination of the brain is really important, as it makes communication between brain...

Even Decades After Use, Anabolic Steroids Could Take Big...

16 May 2023
Even Decades After Use, Anabolic Steroids Could Take Big Toll on HealthTUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Lured by promises of bigger muscles and better performance on the field, many athletes and bodybuilders turn to anabolic steroids despite their well-known side effects, including increased risk for heart disease and mood issues.Now, two new studies show these harms may persist after athletes stop taking the synthetic hormones.The message is clear when it comes to the illegal use of anabolic steroids to boost muscle mass and enhance athletic performance: “Don’t do it,” warned study author Dr. Yeliz Bulut. She is a doctoral student at Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark.In one study of 64 healthy men aged 18 to 50 who engaged in recreational strength training, 28 were using anabolic steroids, 22 were former steroid users and 14 had...

Is That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents...

15 May 2023
Is That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents Unsure, Survey FindsMONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they’re not always sure whether it’s still safe, a nationwide poll reveals.About half of the 932 parents surveyed in February said they had used pre-owned equipment for their baby, most often cribs and high chairs, according to a University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital poll released May 15.Yet, 2 in 3 said it was hard to tell if the equipment was safe.“Used child essentials are often more cost-effective, environmentally friendly and convenient,” said poll co-director Sarah Clark. “However, many parents in our poll weren’t completely confident they could identify safety concerns, such as unsafe wear and tear, recalls or hygiene issues.”About half said...

ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC

11 May 2023
ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDCTHURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There’s a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America’s adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022, compared to a year prior.Overall, mean weekly adolescent emergency department (ED) visits for mental health conditions fell by 11% last fall, compared to higher levels in the fall of 2021, when the pandemic was still keeping many kids out of school and in lockdown at home. According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, similar year-on-year declines were also seen for adolescent ED visits linked to thoughts of suicide (down 12%) and drug overdoses (down 10%).Why the improvement in teens’ mental...
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