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Patients hospitalized with a cardiovascular event are more likely to die within one year if they have low health literacy, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study released today in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Health literacy is the ability to access and use reliable health information to make decisions, according to the study’s lead author

Even as more and more American quit smoking cigarettes, individuals with serious psychological distress (SPD) are much less likely to extinguish their habbit. A new study by scientists at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and The City University of New York found that individuals with mental health problems quit cigarettes at half the

(HealthDay)—As scientists look more deeply into the effects of diet on health, they’re finding that more and more everyday foods offer benefits that go well beyond making dishes tastier. Garlic, an ingredient found in almost every type of cuisine, is emerging as one such superfood. Part of the allium family, which includes onions and leeks,

(HealthDay)—A standardized community health worker (CHW)-delivered intervention, Individual Management for Patient-Centered Targets, improves patient-perceived quality of care and reduces hospitalizations for low-income patients with chronic diseases, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Shreya Kangovi, M.D., from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues recruited 592 patients from three

Anti-vaccine billboards claiming that routine childhood shots are deadly have popped up in several West Virginia cities. They warn that the son of former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Nick Catone died from a vaccine, though the infant’s death was officially ruled to be sudden infant death syndrome. A physician director for the Cabell-Huntington Health Department,

What do your FEET say about your health? Doctor reveals all, from them being cold to thick nails and even pungent smells Dr Dawn Harper discuses warning signs in the shape, look and smell of feet  Common symptoms yellow nails can get as serious as skin cancer, she says 90% of women suffer from some form

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Trump Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices Trying to cut high drug costs, the prices paid by Medicare for certain prescription drugs would be based on those in other advanced industrial nations, according to a proposal announced Thursday

A Texas woman is allowing her breast cancer surgery to be streamed live on Facebook in hopes it will inspire more women to  get screened for the often deadly disease. Last December, during a doctor visit, Sonia Johnson found out she had a tumor in her breast. At that moment she was determined to use

People with psoriasis may be at greater risk of developing certain gut disorders, a new study finds. The research discovered that people with psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition, were about two times more likely to develop the gut disorders Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis compared to people in the general population. Both Crohn's disease and

Bill Wilson says he struggled with his weight all of his life, but the bad habits escalated when he started his own mobile app business in 2007. “I found myself hitting the drive-thru all the time and eating out all the time, business meetings, things like that, and just slowly, slowly, slowly gaining weight to

Julie Chrisley‘s weight-loss journey has been slow but steady. The Chrisley Knows Best star tells PEOPLE since she started using Nutrisystem in January, she has lost 20 lbs. “I figured out the foods that were the best fit for me, and I started just doing the breakfasts and the snacks and then I added in

Feeling tired, sluggish and sleep-deprived? The culprit could be work-creep, according to new research from the University of South Australia released today. An international study of 230 healthcare employees over two years reveals what many people have long suspected: continuing to work after hours – whether it’s emailing, checking phones, laptops and text messages –

Doctors again raise the topic of the importance of regular physical exertion, emphasizing that only the combination of proper nutrition and exercise protects the cardiovascular system from disorders. The results of the experiment, authored by scientists from the United States, prove that moderate exercise reduces the risk of heart failure as well as drugs. Employees

The plateau in opioid use hopefully indicates a decrease in overdose deaths. While the opioid epidemic is still a serious problem in the United States, the crisis is no longer rising, NBC News reports. Health Secretary Alex Azar announced this new information at a health care event in Washington on Tuesday, October 23. “We are

People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. Findings of the analysis, based on a review of medical and dental exam records of more than 3,600 people with

Womb cleanses, healing drums and crystals… why do rational, successful career women put their health in the hands of WITCH DOCTORS? Womb cleanses, healing drums and a ‘magic’ hot chocolate that helps ‘open the heart’. They sound like hokum and, on the balance of evidence, probably are. So why are an increasing number of rational

Some researchers fear that memes which normalize bad eating habits could lead to teenage obesity. You see memes everywhere on social media. Many of them are hilarious, others share heartfelt sentiments, and others can be deemed downright offensive. However, memes that normalize bad eating habits and behaviors have been openly criticized by academics after a

The sun serves many functions. It helps dictate the seasons and brings life to insects, plants, flowers and trees and vitamin D — a vitamin that is produced when the human body is exposed to sunlight — has copious health benefits, from lowering one’s blood pressure to elevating their mood. But a new study published

A rare disease that peaked this autumn and paralyzes its victims – mainly children – in ways similar to polio has put health authorities on alert across the United States. There is no known specific treatment for the disease, known as acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). Some patients who contracted AFM quickly recover, while others end

‘Workers should stand at their desks and be given more breaks to get fitter’, Health Secretary Matt Hancock says The Health Secretary said he has a stand-up desk and holds standing meetings An average employee is said to burn 50 extra calories per hour while standing  Being sedentary increases the risk of obesity, heart disease