Daryl Nelson
Researcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages
As obesity continues to plague the United States, many states have imposed a tax cost on some of the products that contribute to unhealthy weight gain, like soda. But experts believe that the current sales tax isn’t high enough to truly impact health and weight loss.
Marijuana Smoke Not as Harmful as Cigarette Smoke, Study Finds
Marijuana was made illegal as a public health safety measure, but according to results from a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, marijuana smoke is not as damaging to the lungs as cigarette smoke.
U.S. Cancer Rates Drop, While Obesity Related Cancers Increase
There has been a steady drop in in the cancer death rate in the United States, but obesity related cancers, such as kidney cancer, is on the rise, according to the American Cancer Society’s annual report.
Study: Nicotine Can Help with Memory Loss
Using a nicotine patch may help improve mild memory loss in older adults, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.
Previous studies have shown smokers could improve cognitive function by quitting smoking and other studies have found attention and memory improvement in people with Alzheimer’s disease. In this study, researchers at the American Academy of Neurology looked at nicotine
Study: Grief Over Losing a Loved One Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk
Your chances of getting a heart attack could increase days and weeks after you lose a loved one, according to a study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Tobacco Company Hides the Truth About Their Cigarettes
Cigarette giants Philip Morris USA may have altered data on the harmful effects of cigarettes, according to an independent study conducted by the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
Genital Herpes can Reactivate During High Doses of Medication Treatment
Patients with genital herpes are still receiving outbreaks even during high doses of antiviral therapy, according to a new study from the University of Washington.
Disability Costs Could Reach to 77.2 percent of Household Income
If you are living with a severe disability, it could be taking up the majority of your household income.
A study from the University of Salamanca in Spain found 90 percent of the population who live with a serious disability in the country of Spain is suffering from moderate poverty, and 56 percent live in extreme poverty.
Writing Things Down Can Actually Help You Lose Weight
Could a pen and pad be more useful in weight loss than a barbel?
Hospital Readmission Rates High Among Heart Attack Patients
Heart Attack patients in the United States are more likely to return to the hospital within 30 days of discharge than in other countries.