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ERs See Surge in Kids’ Toothaches Amid Dental-Access Gaps and Fluoride Controversy

An uptick in emergency-room visits for nontraumatic dental problems among children is tied to a shortage of pediatric dental care—especially in rural areas—and policy pressures like Medicaid cuts and rising anti-fluoride rhetoric, which threaten access to preventive care. ERs are often unable to provide comprehensive dental treatment, leading to temporary fixes and repeat visits, while states explore workforce and facility investments to improve access and prevent more severe cavities.

via CBS News|

#er-visits #fluoride #health

health2 hours ago•6 min saved

Multivitamin use slows aging clock in seniors, study suggests

In a two-year randomized trial of 958 healthy older adults, daily multivitamins slowed biological aging by about four months (aging 20 months biologically over 24 months) as measured by epigenetic clocks, with greater benefit for those who started with accelerated aging. Cocoa extract had no effect. The researchers caution the findings don’t imply lifespan extension and results may not generalize beyond a mostly white, healthy population.

via NBC News|

#aging #cosmos-study #epigenetic-clocks

health3 hours ago•63 min saved

Three Weeks to Lower Blood Pressure: The DASH Diet Gives Your Heart a Break

A Daily Mail health piece explains that the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can lower blood pressure in under three weeks by focusing on low salt, low fat and low sugar while boosting potassium, magnesium, calcium and fiber. The plan emphasizes daily servings from fruits/vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, low-fat dairy and legumes, and limits salt to about 6g/day and alcohol to under 14 units/week. Studies cited show a typical reduction of about 5.2 points systolic and 2.6 diastolic in the first two–three weeks, potentially reducing cardiovascular risk and medication needs, though lifestyle changes are the recommended first step before drugs. The article also includes practical meal ideas and a patient example (Prof Tim Spector) who improved his BP through dietary changes.

via Daily Mail Online|

#blood-pressure #dash-diet #health

health3 hours ago•4 min saved

Tiny Fiber Shift, Big Gut Health Benefit

Increasing daily fiber intake to about 22–34 grams (or roughly 14 g per 1,000 calories) supports digestion, may reduce cancer risk, and helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol. The piece explains soluble fiber (slows digestion and feeds gut microbes) versus insoluble fiber (bulks stool) and suggests aiming for roughly twice as much insoluble as soluble fiber. It notes the fibermaxxing trend, and cautions gradually increasing fiber, especially when using supplements, to avoid digestive upset.

via ScienceDaily|

#diet #fiber #gut-health

health4 hours ago•8 min saved

Six habits the sharpest seniors quit to keep their brains agile

A Silicon Canals feature argues cognitive longevity comes less from more brain games and more from subtracting autopilot habits: diversify your mental diet, seek intellectual discomfort, surround yourself with varied minds, stay open to surprise and uncertainty, endure small physical challenges, and guard long stretches of unstructured thinking time while maintaining a growth-oriented view of aging.

via Silicon Canals|

#aging #brain-health #cognition

health5 hours ago•16 min saved

Lifelong learning may slow cognitive decline and delay Alzheimer's, study suggests

Engaging in brain-challenging activities such as reading, learning a new language, or playing chess is linked to slower cognitive decline and may postpone the onset of dementia (including Alzheimer's) by a few years, according to recent research.

via AP News|

#alzheimers #brain-health #cognitive-stimulation

health5 hours ago•265 min saved

Dreams as Health Signals: What Sleep Experts Say Your Night Visions Mean

Sleep doctors say dreams are a normal part of REM sleep, likely tied to memory processing and emotional processing. While dream interpretation isn’t exact science, common themes (teeth falling out, being chased, falling, naked in public, failing a test, flying, infidelity, drowning, seeing deceased loved ones, and sex) often reflect daytime stress, fears, and personal concerns. REM sleep concentrates in the second half of the night and helps sort memories, so these nightly narratives can offer insight into your mental state, though they do not diagnose health issues by themselves.

via AOL.com|

#dreams #health #memory-processing

health7 hours ago•4 min saved

Parkinson's protein may accelerate Alzheimer's progression in women, study finds

A Mayo Clinic study of 415 participants found that older women with Alzheimer's who tested positive for the Parkinson's-related protein alpha-synuclein accumulated tau about 20 times faster than men with the same abnormal protein, suggesting alpha-synuclein may accelerate Alzheimer's progression in women. The findings indicate sex-specific disease trajectories and potential biomarker-guided therapies, but replication is needed before changing treatment approaches.

via Medical News Today|

#alpha-synuclein #alzheimers-disease #biomarkers

health8 hours ago•41 min saved

CBD and CBG Could Cut Fatty Liver Risk and Cholesterol, Study Says

New research shows non-psychoactive cannabis compounds CBD and CBG can significantly reduce liver fat and cholesterol, improve liver energy metabolism, and restore cellular cleanup (lysosomal) function, offering a plant-based approach to MASLD, the world’s most common chronic liver disease. The study also found both compounds normalize blood sugar, with CBG showing stronger effects on fat reduction and insulin sensitivity; further research is needed to translate these findings into treatments.

via Good News Network|

#cannabis #cbd #cbg

health8 hours ago•17 min saved

Period Blood as a Hidden Health Window for Women's Wellness

Researchers are turning menstrual blood into a noninvasive diagnostic tool that could reveal endometriosis and other uterine-related conditions, while also indicating risks for diabetes, autoimmune diseases, ageing, and environmental exposures. Startups like NextGen Jane are identifying endometriosis biomarkers in menstrual samples, and others such as Qvin and theblood are testing at-home kits to assess diabetes risk and infections from period blood. The field faces challenges including sample variability, stigma, and limited funding for women's health research, but advances from MIT and emerging menstrual biobanks are accelerating progress toward quicker diagnosis, better prevention, and a broader understanding of female health.

via BBC|

#biomarkers #endometriosis #health

health8 hours ago•6 min saved

AI Turns Mammograms Into Early Warnings for Women’s Heart Health

A European Heart Journal study shows that artificial intelligence can quantify breast artery calcification on routine mammograms to flag women at higher risk of heart disease, potentially enabling a scalable dual-use screening tool. While promising, researchers stress the approach should complement—not replace—standard cardiovascular risk monitoring, and further trials are planned to validate how BAC scores might inform prevention and treatment.

via The Washington Post|

#artificial-intelligence #cardiovascular-risk #health

health10 hours ago•4 min saved

Lentils: A fiber-rich, protein-packed boost for heart health and blood sugar

Lentils are nutrient-dense legumes high in fiber (about 15–16 g per cooked cup) and roughly 18 g of plant-based protein per cup, supporting fullness, digestion and muscle maintenance. They also supply folate, iron, potassium and other nutrients, plus polyphenols with antioxidant potential, which may aid heart health and blood sugar control. Most people can eat lentils daily as part of a balanced diet, but large portions can cause gas and mineral absorption issues if undercooked; soak and cook properly. Those with kidney disease should monitor potassium intake.

via USA Today|

#fiber #health #heart-health

health10 hours ago•5 min saved

Beyond Carrots: Four Everyday Foods That Boost Eye Health

A registered dietitian identifies four foods—egg yolks, pistachios, sweet potatoes, and spinach—that supply eye-supporting nutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and vitamin A. Because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble, pairing them with fats (like eggs) aids absorption. These foods may help protect the retina, shield eyes from blue light, support night vision, and reduce risks of dry eye, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration over time.

via Fox News|

#beta-carotene #eye-health #health

health10 hours ago•6 min saved

Women, Lift Strong: How Strength Training Boosts Metabolism, Hormones and Bone Health

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains that strength training, which can be done without a gym, builds muscle, ligaments, and bone density while improving metabolism and insulin sensitivity, supporting hormonal balance and reducing injury risk—empowering women to become metabolically smarter, hormonally happier, and physically stronger.

via NDTV|

#bone-density #health #insulin-sensitivity

health10 hours ago•3 min saved

West Coast Faces HMPV Surge as No Vaccine Exists

A highly contagious human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is surging on the West Coast, with wastewater data showing elevated levels in Northern California and rising cases nationwide; there is no vaccine or specific treatment, and care is limited to supportive measures. Common symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath, with young children, older adults and the immunocompromised at higher risk of severe illness; prevention focuses on hand hygiene, masking when sick and avoiding close contact.

via New York Post|

#health #hmpv #infectious-disease