We’ve all had the experience of being a victim of someone else’s sneeze. We try not to think about how many of their germs will reach us.
And if you’re in the hospital, the situation has greater urgency. That’s because someone who sneezes could pass along antibiotic-resistant superbugs. These potentially fatal bacteria are rampant in some hospitals.
A new study set out to answer the question of how long germs survive after a sneeze—and how far they travel.… Read More
There is no medication that stops the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But a large review of studies shows one activity does what no drug can: It actually reverses the brain disease.
Over the years, much research has shown that exercise improves memory and thinking ability in healthy people. But there was little data on whether it helped people who already had the disease.… Read More
Once again, government doctors urged us all to get the flu shot last year. How much did it help us?
If you’re a senior, not one bit. That’s what a new analysis shows.
… Read MoreFor years, doctors warned that coffee was bad for your heart.
They didn’t have much evidence to support this advice other than the fact that caffeine slightly raises your blood pressure.
But recent studies show that effect is only temporary. And it’s harmless in just about everybody.
… Read MoreIf you’re a regular Health Watch reader, you know the importance of adequate vitamin D. And you also know it’s crucial to your health to get regular exercise.
Now, a new study shows the power of combining them. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found a powerful synergistic link between vitamin D and exercise in preventing heart attacks and strokes.
… Read MoreThe average American consumes 19.5 teaspoons (82 grams) of sugar every day. That’s about 66 pounds a year.1
And it’s killing us.
Now, a new breakthrough study adds one more major health scourge to the list.
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