Kids and Teens Still Need COVID Vaccines COVID reinfection raises kids' chances of developing long COVID and the heart complications connected to it. bit.ly/4nJbbMi @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social #COVID19 #kidscovid #covidkids #longcovid #longcovidawareness #CovidVaccine #COVID

Overcoming Senior Setbacks Aging delivers challenges to everyone, but many seniors regain their wellbeing after setbacks. Here's what helps older folks bounce back. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/agin... @utoronto.ca #aging #agingwell #seniorcare #aginginplace #resilience @plosone.org

A Nutritional Hedge Against Skin Cancer's Return A form of vitamin B3, nicotinamide, can reduce risk of recurrence of basal cell carcinoma and other skin cancers by over 50%. bit.ly/46NFycW @vanderbilt.edu #B3 #Nicotinamide #skincancer @jamadermatology.com #Niacinamide @skincancerorg.bsky.social

Protecting Kids from Plastics The chemicals used in plastics can pose serious risks to children’s health that can last into adulthood. Ways to reduce kids' exposure. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... @thelancet.com #PFAS #BPA #bpafree #phthalates #phthalatefree #plastics #microplastics

Heading a soccer ball is associated with brain changes that can even lead to cognitive deficits in amateurs. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/spor... @columbiauniversity.bsky.social #header #soccer #kidssoccer #repetitivebraininjury #cognitivedeficits #brainhealth @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

People who eat to manage their emotions seem to lose less weight with GLP-1 diet drugs than those who are motivated by the sight and smell of food. bit.ly/4gIyvqD #ozempic #GLP1 #type2diabetes #weightloss #wegovy #dieting @frontiersmedia.bsky.social #semaglutide

Acupuncture for Low Back Pain Older adults may find acupuncture a safe effective, long- lasting option for chronic lower back pain relief. bit.ly/46vgedb #acupuncture @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social @jamanetworkopen.com #backpain #backpainrelief #AlternativeMedicine #complementarymedicine

Time to Ditch Daylight Savings Time? The twice-yearly time change in the U.S. disrupts circadian rhythms nationwide. This is a health and safety issue. But which way to choose? bit.ly/4niJKc1 @pnas.org #circadian #daylightsavings #daylightsavingstime #standardtime #DST #standardtime #bodyclock

Social media isn't the only thing disturbing teens' sleep. Parental conflict and mental health struggles keep them up, too, and deserve attention. bit.ly/4nfUhVb #parenting #sleepproblems #kids #family #familytime #parentalconflict #depressed #teenagers @jamanetworkopen.com #teensleep #adolescence

Online Images Often Show the Wrong Way to Take Blood Pressure More than half of the online images of a person having their BP taken showed the wrong way to do it. This can lead to mistaken treatment. bit.ly/47URUCB @ishbp.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social #hypertension #BP #bloodpressure

Cannabis Use and IVF Using cannabis during fertility treatment can affect egg cells and lead to chromosomal changes that could be passed on to an embryo. bit.ly/4n2zJ2m @utoronto.ca @nature.com #cannabisheals #ivf #ivfjourney #Pregnancy #Infertility #infertilityawareness #fertility #pregnancy

Robots Help Kids Learn to Read Robots can offer new readers a way to read out loud without fear of judgment. bit.ly/3K0q8uv @robotics.bsky.social #kids #kidsreading #readingreadiness #learningtoread @uchicagomag.bsky.social #school #read #reading

“When you see that folks aren’t listening to scientists, not listening to experts, but are rather trying to make decisions without science, that’s when harm begins,” says Demetre Daskalakis, who recently resigned from the CDC.

How Anger Spreads Anger is contagious — in mice and in men. Our brains respond to the excited signals of others, mirroring their agitation. bit.ly/4pbGf8pl @siucarbondale.bsky.social @sfn.org #aggression #anger #angermanagement #Amygdala #amygdalahijack #EmotionalContagion

A Hedge Against Loneliness If you're feeling lonely, the best way to combat it is to take part in a live event and attend with others like a class or sport like pickleball. bit.ly/45XQtBY @universityofga.bsky.social #loneliness #Isolation #groupsport#pickleball #teamsports #socialize #Socializing

Meds Prescribed Too Early for Hyperactive Kids Behavior management often takes a backseat to medication in young children with attention and hyperactivity issues. A mistake. bit.ly/4mSKVyz @stanforduniversity.bsky.social @jamanetworkopen.com #adhdmeds #hyperactive #hyperactivity #kids #adhd

Give Meat a Chance Red meat is known for its risks -- to your heart in particular. But it seems to offer some rewards, too. bit.ly/4m1SHEU @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social #meateater #Cancer #BEEF #longevity

Reduce Alcohol's Damaging Effects on the Liver If you find it hard to give up alcohol, you can still help your liver process it better by eating well and exercising regularly. bit.ly/3I4crKb #drinking #alcohol #liverhealth #hepatology #liver #alcoholawareness @jhepatology.bsky.social

Exposure to pesticides used on crops cross the placenta to affect fetuses. It is linked to autism, brain damage and behavioral problems. bit.ly/4fZghRi #chlorpyrifos #pesticides #PesticideFree #prenatal #agriculture #rurallife @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @jamaneurology.com @keck.usc.edu

Heavy Alcohol Consumption Harms the Pancreas Drinking too much can lead to pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers. New research illuminates the molecular mechanisms behind it. bit.ly/4n1q9wb ‪ #pancreatic @ias.org.uk #alcohol #cancer #pancreas #drinking @universityofkansas.bsky.social

HEPA Help for Hypertension Pollution from cars and factories doesn't only affect breathing - it can raise blood pressure. An at-home air purifier will help lower it. bit.ly/47WLySS @uconnhealth.bsky.social @jaccjournals.bsky.social #airpollution #particulatematter #hypertension #hepa #airpurifier

COVID-19 Infections Stiffen Arteries, Accelerate Aging Your body generates a lot of inflammation as it fights a COVID infection. The result? Arteries become prematurely stiff. Take precautions. bit.ly/45EK12s @brighamandwomens.bsky.social #COVID19PH #Covid #hearthealth #arteries #inflammation

Back-to-School Jitters or School Avoidance? Wanting to avoid school because of anxiety is common, but letting kids stay home won't help. They need to address their fears. bit.ly/4lKvirG @nationwidekids.bsky.social #backtoschool #schoolanxiety #schoolavoidance #schoollife #school #bullyingawareness

A Surprisingly Good Egg Eggs are better for us than most of us have been led to believe. It's not eggs raising your cholesterol, it's saturated fat in other foods. bit.ly/4lDZKU0 #cholesterol #eggs #saturatedfat #cholesterolcontrol #breakfastideas #breakfast #LDL #LDLcholesterol

AI-Assisted Breast Cancer Screening AI algorithms can help catch more cancers with fewer false positives. They were especially good at catching invasive cancers. bit.ly/3HBGf0I #artificialintelligence #AI #mammogram #mammography #radiologist @rsnasky.bsky.social @radiology-ai.bsky.social #radiology

How Walkable is Your Town? People who live in towns and cities that encourage walking are healthier - mentally and physically - than those in less walkable places. bit.ly/4lwbx6P @nature.com #walking #urbanexploration #Walkability #WalkableLiving #citydwellers @newyorkcitynews.bsky.social

Dollar Stores' Effects on Diet Are't So Bad It's true the stores carry lots of processed snacks and don't carry fresh fruits and veggies, but most shoppers buy these healthy foods elsewhere. bit.ly/3JnF8SC @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social #Dollartree #dollarstore #rurallife #eatrealfood

Hold the Fries If you eat French fries regularly, your chance of developing type 2 diabetes goes way up. Try a whole grain or healthier potato preparation. bit.ly/3Jy37P0 @hsph.harvard.edu #type2diabetes #t2d #frieslovers #potato #potatoes ‪ @easdnews.bsky.social #fiber #farro #bloodsugar

Lithium Deficiency Raises the Risk of Alzheimer's The discovery that people who develop Alzheimer's often are deficient in lithium led researchers to seek a form of it safe for seniors. bit.ly/41Ip0RX @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #lithium #dementia @harvardmed.bsky.social @nature.com #lithiumorotate

AI-Generated Medical Misinformation AI answers to medical questions always sound authoritative, but some are "hallucinations" based on erroneous info. bit.ly/410A5Oc @hpims.bsky.social ‪ #misinformation #AI #bots #medicalmisinformation #ArtificialIntelligence #digitalhealth @commsmed.nature.com

Respiratory viruses can reactivate dormant cancer cells, leading to a recurrence. Patients, stay vaccinated. bit.ly/4mFQlMW #COVID19 #influenza @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social #Cancer #respiratoryhealth #cancersurvivor @cancerresearchuk.org #flu @breastcancernow.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social

You're 50 Years Old; Your Cardiovascular Age is 57 A heart risk calculator developed by the American Heart Association can tell you how your heart age compares to your chronological age. bit.ly/4m735MH @jama.com @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social #heartattack #statin #hearthealth #aging #Cardio #heartrisk

Saved by the Munchies? Hacks for Eating Disorders Eating disorders are hard to treat, but patients say cannabis and psychedelics help stimulate appetite and improve mood. bit.ly/3IZvWUu #EatingDisorder #anorexia #bulimia @jama.com #ARFID #foodaversion @redslabauburn.bsky.social #cannabis #psilocybin

Follow the Leader -- Or Not Do you see the world of work as a competitive game or a cooperative endeavor? It's likely to affect the kind of boss you prefer. bit.ly/459byra @columbiabusiness.bsky.social #Leadership #Authoritarian #Aggressive #competition #Cooperation @apajournals.bsky.social

People who stop taking weight-loss drugs often rebound, regaining much of the weight they lost. Diet or exercise may or may not help. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/diet... @pekingus.bsky.social #glp1 #GLP1Support #glp1weightloss #weightloss #wegovy #ozempic #ozempicweightloss #tirzepatide

Tiny Particles in the Air Add to Dementia Risk Air pollution doesn't just affect your lungs; it can cause inflammation in the brain and dementia in urban dwellers. Ways to reduce exposure. bit.ly/4ffLoIb @cam.ac.uk #airpollution #dementia @thelancetplanet.bsky.social #PM2.5 #fineparticles #FPM

Heart Scarring, Arrhythmias Seen in Aging Athletes Thickening or scarring of the heart muscle is not uncommon in aging athletes and can bring on an irregular heartbeat. There's help. bit.ly/3H8OBfS @universityofleeds.bsky.social #fibrosis #heartattack #arrhythmia #cyclist #triathlete #tachycardia

A study of 1.2 million children found that the tiny amounts of aluminum in vaccines do not contribute to issues like autism and ADHD. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... #parenting #vaccine #KidsHealth #measlesoutbreak @annalsofim.bsky.social #VaccineSafety #MMR #backtoschool #vaccination

Fight Frailty a Step at a Time Seniors who up their walking pace gain functionality and independence. It's also a hedge against frailty. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/agin... #seniorliving #seniorcare @uchicagomedicine.bsky.social #walking #walkingforhealth #walkingchallenge #Frailty #frail

When You Lose Weight, Where Does the Fat Go? Losing weight changes your fat cells. The changes tell us more about why weight loss helps type 2 diabetes and is so good for the heart. bit.ly/3TVdQ8g @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #weightloss #Diet #dieting @nature.com #T2D #bariatric #GLP1 #lipids

Extraverted? Neurotic? If you find an exercise routine in tune with your personality, it will make it more likely you stay motivated. Pick a workout that fits your style. bit.ly/3TSC0Ak #fitnessmotivation #workout @frontiersmedia.bsky.social #workoutmotivation #workoutroutine #BigFive #fitnessplan

A Hot Dog a Day.. Eating processed meat equal to one hot dog a day raises your risk of type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer. Here are ideas for cutting back. bit.ly/40ZdfGu #hotdogs #soda #bologna @naturemedicine.bsky.social #processedmeat #sugarytreats #ultraprocessedfoods #colorectalcancer #t2d

A Cognitive Red Flag? Gabapentin can provide welcome relief for back pain, but those who have had multiple prescriptions have a higher risk of dementia. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/pain... #pain @casewestern.bsky.social #backpainrelief #herniateddisc #gabapentin #mildcognitiveimpairment

Tummy Tucks Are More than Skin Deep A tummy tuck is a form of plastic surgery that removes excess fat and flesh. It can also lead to long-term weight loss. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/diet... #tummytuck #bariatricsurgery #weightloss #liposuction #plasticsurgery

Treatment Strategy Stops Malignant Melanoma in It Tracks Melanoma's spread was halted in 80% of cases by shrinking tumors and priming patients' immune systems before surgery. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/canc... @mdanderson.bsky.social #immunotherapy#melanomaresearch #melanoma #skincancer

Don’t Say Cheese Before Bed Food allergies like lactose intolerance can interfere with the quality of your sleep, affect your dreams, and even cause nightmares. bit.ly/4kFCGnD @frontiersmedia.bsky.social @umontreal-en.bsky.social @macewanuni.bsky.social #lactoseintolerant #dairyfree #nightmare

Aha! Insight Is Easier After a Nap If you're trying to solve a problem and haven't cracked the solution, try taking a nap. You may find upon waking that you've figured it out. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/slee... @uni-hamburg.de @plosbiology.org #naptime #insight #problemsolving #sleeponit

Posts touting e-cigarette and cannabis use by influencers and peers on TikTok and other platforms have a big effect on teen substance use. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @jamanetworkopen.com #Influencer #cannabiswellness #ecigarette #tiktok #teens

Take Five to Refocus Short of attention? Stress and anxiety, as well as texts and emails, can it hard to stay on task. Here are five ways to improve your focus. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/mind... @osuwexmed.bsky.social #attentionspan #PayAttention #focus #FocusMode #adhd #Mindfulness

Racial and ethnic minorities are less likely than white teens to use mental health services. Peer therapy can make treatment more accessible. bit.ly/40ot09V @jamanetworkopen.com @hsph.harvard.edu #peersupport #peertopeersupport #teenmentalhealth #hispanic #mentalhealth