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A new study has found that one in 13 American adults has contemplated suicide within the last year. The rate of 7.4 percent translates to 2.6 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 25. Kana Enomoto, principal deputy administrator at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), said, “Suicide is one ...click here to read more

Rates of heart disease are on the decline in those over the age of 40. The rate is down from 10 percent in 2001-2002 to eight percent in 2011-2012. Unfortunately, the rate of heart disease did not lower among those aged 40 to 59, but rates for those aged 60 and older fell from 19.5 ...click here to read more

Just learned something new? Head out and exercise to help boost knowledge retention. The new, small study found that those who exercised after learning something knew had better knowledge retention compared to those who did not. What’s important to keep in mind though is for maximum retention you only have a specific time frame. The ...click here to read more

Angioplasty complications are associated with sleep apnea, according to new findings. Angioplasty is a procedure unblocking arteries with a thin catheter. The study included 241 patients who underwent angioplasty and were followed on average for six years. Just over half of the patients had sleep-disordered breathing – including sleep apnea and snoring. During the follow-up, ...click here to read more

The summer season can be a fun time for children, but you surely want to protect them from harmful effects of the sun and allergies. Nearly 40 percent of U.S. children suffer from nasal allergies, which are characterized by sneezing and a study or runny nose. The odds of your child suffering from allergies are ...click here to read more

Although coffee itself won’t cause cancer, a new study has found that extremely hot beverages can act as carcinogens. The findings come from the World Health Organization where researchers announced that tea and coffee served at normal temperatures do not act carcinogens, but when consumed very hot they may potentially be cancer-causing beverages. Twenty-five years ...click here to read more

In 2008, the colon cancer screening was recommended to commence at the age 50 and continue to age 75, but the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) did not suggest that one method of screening was more effective than the other. Former task force member Dr. Douglas Owens said, “There are multiple screening options for ...click here to read more

Birth defects risk in Zika virus depends on the timing of infection during pregnancy, according to a new study. If Zika infection occurs during the first two trimesters of pregnancy, then the risk of Zika-related birth defects increases. The researchers from the U.S. and Colombia looked at over 12,000 pregnancies in Colombian women. The study ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that consuming primarily a plant-based diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Lead author Ambika Satija said, “This study highlights that even moderate dietary changes in the direction of a healthful plant-based diet can play a significant role in the prevention of type 2 ...click here to read more

The FDA approved a new weight loss technology, which is an implanted device to treat obesity. The device – known as AspireAssist – uses a tube to drain a portion of the stomach contents after each meal. The device is intended for individuals who are unable to lose weight and maintain weight loss using nonsurgical ...click here to read more

Spikes in blood pressure don’t always require a trip to the hospital, according to new findings. The study comes from the Cleveland Clinic where researchers found that of 60,000 patients with “hypertensive urgency” less than one percent actually required a visit to the emergency room. The rest were treated and sent home with no additional ...click here to read more

Got 15 minutes? Good, because that’s all the time you need to get on the path for a longer life. The new study reveals just 15 minutes of exercise a day is enough to reduce early mortality risk by one-fifth. The study included over 123,000 people over the age of 60. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

Young migraine sufferers have more vitamin deficiencies, compared to young adults who do not suffer from migraines, according to research. Lead author of the study Dr. Suzanne Hagler said, “Further studies are needed to elucidate whether vitamin supplementation is effective in migraine patients in general, and whether patients with mild deficiency are more likely to ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes and heart disease comorbidity has been found to be more dangerous than previously believed. Study lead Dr. William White said, “Type 2 diabetes accompanied by an acute coronary syndrome needs much more attention, especially in order to prevent yet another major cardiac event.” The study included over 5,300 people around the world ...click here to read more