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- Why my period made my gambling addiction worse
Researchers are looking to see if there's a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.38 mins ago - Popular intermittent fasting diets may not deliver the health benefits many expect
Time-restricted eating has gained popularity in recent years, but a recent study suggests that intermittent fasting — while effective for weight loss — might not live up to the hype in terms of wider benefits.The small German study found that participants who were placed on two different time-restricted eating schedules lost weight, but experienced no improvement in blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol or other key cardiometabolic markers.The participants included 31 overweight or obese women. One group ate between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and the other group ate between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. for a two-week period, while maintaining their typical caloric intake, according to a press release.EATING FOR PLEASURE MAY BOOST HEALTH, SAY EXPERTS — HERE ARE 6 FOODS TO TRYThe findings, which were published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, suggest that the widely touted cardiometabolic benefits of intermittent fasting may be a result of eating fewer… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area ...[TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago
- Little-known prescription pill is helping Americans drink less alcoholRecent studies continue to support a decades-old drug as an alternative means of reducing alcohol consumption.The prescription opioid pill, called naltrexone, was first approved by the FDA to treat opioid dependence in 1984. A decade later, it was approved for alcohol use disorder.In addition to the daily pill version, naltrexone is also available as a monthly injectable therapy, which was approved for alcohol use disorder in 2006 and opioid use disorder in 2010.POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS COULD TAKE THE EDGE OFF YOUR ALCOHOL BUZZ, STUDY FINDSNaltrexone works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain. For those dependent on opioids, it blocks the "euphoric" effects of the drugs and also curbs cravings for alcohol, according to experts."Naltrexone can be used to assist with reducing alcohol cravings and reduce the pleasurable effects from alcohol ingestion, which can help those prone to binge-drinking to consume less volume," Dr. David Campbell, clinical director and program… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago
- Measles outbreak explodes in South Carolina; multiple people hospitalized as cases surpass 200The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is sounding the alarm after 26 new measles cases were reported since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the state's latest outbreak to 211.DPH first reported a measles outbreak Oct. 2 in the Upstate region. As of Tuesday, 144 people are in quarantine and seven people are in isolation.Of the 211 cases, 45 involve children under 5, 143 cases involve children ages 5 to 17, 17 cases involve adults and six cases involve minors whose ages weren't disclosed.DPH said 196 of the 211 infected individuals were unvaccinated, four were partially vaccinated, one was vaccinated and 10 are either still being investigated or have an unknown vaccination status.MEASLES CASES CONFIRMED AT FOUR MAJOR US AIRPORTS ACROSS COUNTRY AMID PEAK HOLIDAY TRAVELOfficials said 19 of the new cases were associated with "exposures in known households and previously reported school exposures," and four… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- More Americans may be classified as obese under new definition, study suggestsNew criteria for obesity are putting more Americans into that category.Researchers at Mass General Brigham have proposed a major update to how obesity is defined, which would classify nearly 70% of U.S. adults as obese, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.The new benchmark adds waist and body fat measurements to BMI, revealing body fat locations instead of just overall body weight.WHAT YOUR BUTT SHAPE COULD REVEAL ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, ACCORDING TO SCIENTISTSWith these new criteria, the estimated obesity rate in the U.S. increases from 42.9% to almost 70%, after examining 300,000 people.This captures an array of individuals who may have previously been considered healthy, but actually face a higher risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes.The increase was highest among older adults, as nearly 80% of participants over 70 years old met the obesity mark, the researchers noted.The study highlights the limitations of a BMI-based… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Your sleep and activity patterns may reveal hidden brain health risk, study suggestsThe timing of your sleep patterns could be linked to increased dementia risk, according to a new study.Each person's circadian rhythm, often defined as the body's internal 24-hour clock, keeps the body operating on a healthy pattern of sleeping and waking. It also affects other systems in your body, according to Cleveland Clinic.While most people's circadian rhythms are automatically regulated, things like light levels can throw them off balance.BRAIN HEALTH WARNING SIGN COULD BE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT, SAY RESEARCHERSPeople with strong circadian rhythms are usually able to stick to regular times for sleeping and activity, even with schedule or season changes, experts say.With a weaker circadian rhythm, light and schedule changes are more likely to disrupt the body clock, leading to shifts in sleep and activity patterns.The new study, published in the journal Neurology, sought to explore whether these disruptions play a role in dementia risk among older adults.Researchers… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warnMany might assume that over-the-counter medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some.Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks.NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) — which are used to reduce pain, fever and inflammation — have been pinpointed as the class of medicines most linked to elevated cardiovascular risk.NEW HEALTH WARNING ISSUED OVER POPULAR SLEEP AID MILLIONS TAKE NIGHTLY"This is because they reduce the production of certain chemicals called prostaglandins," Maryam Jowza, M.D., an anesthesiologist at UNC Health in North Carolina, told Fox News Digital. "These chemicals are involved in inflammation, but they are also involved in other body functions, such as influencing the tone of blood vessels."Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, echoed the potential risk of NSAIDs. "They can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack and… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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