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Distracted Driving Car Crashes
Orthopaedic surgery survey found nearly every patient injured in a motor vehicle crash admitted to some type of distracted driving within the preceding 12 months.
Sleep Apnea Accelerates Aging
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea accelerates the biological aging process and appropriate treatment can slow or possibly reverse the trend.
E-cigarettes alter inflammatory state of brain, heart, lungs and colon
Daily use of pod-based e-cigarettes alters the inflammatory state across multiple organ systems including the brain, heart, lungs and colon. Effects also vary depending on the e-cigarette flavor.
Cardiology News April 2022
Alcohol has no extra preventative heart benefit when on statin. Preventing recurrent stroke when cause unknown. Daily coffee benefits the heart. Five childhood risk factors predicting heart attack and
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs and Vision
Several serious eye events, including a type of retinal detachment, optic nerve injury from diminished blood flow and a blockage of blood vessels in the retina have been reported with regular use of E
Dog Food Handling and Health
In-home pet food handling and food dish hygiene practices can have adverse health impacts for both humans and pets.
Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy and Childhood Health Risk
Babies in the womb exposed to cannabis (both THC and CBD) may be at risk in early childhood for obesity and high blood sugar.
Less Light During Sleep for Better Health
Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms heart function during sleep and increases insulin resistance the following morning.
Teen internet usage associated with stress and suicidal ideation
With above average Internet usage teenagers had poorer subjective health, higher levels of stress, and had more feelings of sadness and suicidal ideation.
Chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome in Children
Persistent post-concussive syndrome in children after mild traumatic brain injury is prevalent and vastly under-diagnosed. Misdiagnosis can lead to treatment that won’t solve the true underlying probl