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Psoriatic disease linked to increased risk for thyroid conditions
People with psoriatic disease are at greater risk for incident thyroid diseases including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, and specific autoimmune thyroid disease (Grave’s disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis).
Source: Unidavis
How can I balance my hormones?
A hormonal imbalance can significantly impact mood, appetite, and overall health. Some factors, including aging, are beyond a person’s control. However, manageable elements such as stress and the diet can also influence hormone levels.
Source: Medical News Today
Infections could trigger cardiovascular disease
Researchers find a higher risk of coronary events during the 3 months after an infection. The body’s immune response, they suggest, may explain why infections “trigger” heart attack and stroke.
Source: Medical News Today
What are the signs of an upper respiratory infection?
An upper respiratory infection, or the common cold, is an infection that affects the nasal passages and throat. Treatment is usually simple, unless a person also has a chronic respiratory condition such as asthma.
Source: Medical News Today
Diet rich in fried and processed foods linked to increased hypertension in black Americans
New findings suggest that diet is a major contributor for the increased risk of hypertension in black compared to white Americans. The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, are part of the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study, which looks at the incidence of stroke in approximately 30,000 individuals. The study is funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health.
Source: NIH
Do not give decongestants to young children for common cold symptoms
Decongestants should not be given to children under 6—and given with caution in children under 12—as there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, and their safety is unclear, say experts in The BMJ today.
Source: Medical Xpress
People with asthma at higher risk of becoming obese
Obesity is known to be a risk factor for developing asthma but a new study shows that the reverse is also true: people with asthma are more likely to go on to become obese. The new research indicates that those who develop asthma as adults and those who have non-allergic asthma are at the greatest risk of obesity.
Source: Science Daily
Weight loss drug shows positive effect on diabetes
A new study has found that lorcaserin decreased risk for diabetes, induced diabetes remission and reduced risk of diabetes complications in obese and overweight patients.
Source: Science Daily
Seed oils are best for LDL cholesterol
If you want to lower your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, called LDL or, colloquially, “bad cholesterol,” the research is clear about one thing: You should exchange saturated fats with unsaturated fat. If you want to know what you should use to sauté your dinner, that’s a harder question to answer.
Source: Eurekalert
Smart bandages designed to monitor and tailor treatment for chronic wounds
Tufts University. “Smart bandages designed to monitor and tailor treatment for chronic wounds: Bandages with integrated pH and temperature sensors and electronically triggered drug release are designed to improve healing.
Source: Science Daily