Sleep Problems in Children Linked to Everyday Habits

Sleep Problems in Children Linked to Everyday Habits

In a recent study, factors that may cause children to wet the bed at night were explored. The study found that habits like drinking caffeinated drinks before bed and experiencing stress can increase the chances of bedwetting.

The research was done by Nega Tezera Assimamaw and his team at the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. The study took place in Gondar City between April 1 and May 30, 2023.

Esophageal Cancer Deaths: Racial Gap Narrows Over Two Decades

Esophageal Cancer Deaths: Racial Gap Narrows Over Two Decades

From 1999 to 2020, esophageal cancer deaths among Black adults showed a significant decrease while remaining stable among White adults. This trend narrowed the racial mortality gap, as revealed by a recent study published on July 24 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Walking for Health: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Walking for Health: A Closer Look at the Numbers

In 2022, more than half of adults, 58.7 percent, walked for leisure in the past seven days, and 16.2 percent walked for transportation. This information was shared in a recent report by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Dzifa Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Ph.D., and Elizabeth M. Briones, Ph.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, analyzed data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. They wanted to understand how many adults walked for leisure and transportation in the past week.

Women and Migraine: A New Perspective on Heart Health

Women and Migraine: A New Perspective on Heart Health

In a recent study, it was discovered that many traditional factors that increase the risk of heart disease are actually linked to a lower risk of migraines in women. This surprising finding came from a study published in Neurology.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects on Bladder Health in Young Adults Revealed

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects on Bladder Health in Young Adults Revealed

COVID-19 vaccination has been found to cause some side effects on the lower urinary tract and overactive bladder in younger adults. A study published online on June 24 in Frontiers in Medicine reported these findings.

Marta de-la-Plaza-San-Frutos, from Universidad Europea de Madrid in Spain, and her team examined potential side effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the urinary tract. A total of 1,563 individuals (74.7 percent women and 27.3 percent men), aged 18 to 45 years, completed an online survey.

Plasma Markers for Alzheimer’s Disease Increase with Age

Plasma Markers for Alzheimer’s Disease Increase with Age

In a recent study, it was found that certain blood markers linked to Alzheimer’s disease increase with age and are connected to known dementia risk factors. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia.

Early Menopause Increases Risk of Lung Diseases in Smokers, Study Finds

Early Menopause Increases Risk of Lung Diseases in Smokers, Study Finds

Early menopause has been linked to a higher risk of lung diseases and poor health outcomes among smokers, according to a recent study published on June 13 in Thorax.

A study led by Dr. Xiaochun Gai from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine examined whether early menopause caused by surgery impacts lung health and if menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) offers protection against lung diseases. Data from 69,706 postmenopausal women were analyzed.

Concussions Common Among Police Officers, Leading to Mental Health Risks

Concussions Common Among Police Officers, Leading to Mental Health Risks

A new study reveals that three out of four police officers have experienced at least one concussion, which raises their chances of developing mental health problems.

In Ohio, about 74% of law enforcement officers have suffered one or more head injuries throughout their lives, researchers discovered. Around 30% of these injuries occurred while on duty.