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Study Unveils Disturbing Trend: US Men Are Dying Nearly Six Years Before Women
A recent study published in JAMA reveals a concerning trend in the U.S. The life expectancy gap between men and women has expanded, with men now dying nearly six years earlier than women. This phenomenon marks a significant shift, as women have consistently outlived men for over a century.
Diagnosed breast cancer cases in women under 50 rise nearly 8% over 10 years A recent JAMA study found a continuing rise in breast cancer cases in women under 50 from 2010 to 2019. Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what could be behind the rise in cases.
FDA takes ‘momentous’ step toward banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars The FDA has been talking about banning menthol and flavored cigars for years. A study published in the medical journal JAMA last week found that one ingredient in some brands provided even more cooling activity than the menthol equivalent.
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Scientists find big link between desk jobs and dementia - even if you work out Dementia risk is hugely increased by sitting for just 10 hours a day - even if you exercise. Scientists at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles found a big link between sitting and dementia, says a study published in JAMA. Sitting for too long also increases risks of developing heart disease, obesity, diabetes and as well as premature death.
Thacker: Leading Medical Journal Busted With Huge Conflict Of Interest Over 'Medical Misinformation' Expert A leading medical journal, JAMA, recently published an essay lamenting that the National Institutes of Health would be slowing awards for "misinformation research" The piece cites one Dr. Richard Baron, president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Baron has been collaborating with Pfizer and Moderna's PR firm, Weber Shandwick.
Nuclear catastrophe threat is ‘great and growing’, over 100 top medical journals warn Lancaster, BMJ, JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine publish joint op-ed. They call for the prevention of any use of nuclear weapons as an urgent public health priority.
Today’s Cache | Chatbots and mental health; Google infringed patents; Tech companies allege unfair cloud practices A study by the American JAMA internal medicine journal found that bots’ answers were rated “significantly higher for quality and empathy” compared to that of physicians. Google was ordered to pay $15.1 million for infringing two patents related to audio software owned by Personal Audio LLC.
Black Americans faced 1.6million excess deaths over two decades, new study finds A new study published in JAMA has shown the horrific health inequalities black Americans in the US faced compared to the White population from 1999 to 2020. More than 80 million excess years of life have been lost due to heart disease in men and women, and cancer in males. Authors believe the study shows there needs to be an urgency in closing the disparities.
Is hormone therapy ok for menopause? Brigham specialist says 'benefits far outweigh the risks' Up to ninety percent of women going through menopause develop symptoms. The most effective treatment is hormone therapy, but many doctors won't prescribe it. A landmark study published in JAMA in 2002 found a small increased risk of heart disease and breast cancer in women taking hormones.
22 of 25 melatonin gummy products were inaccurately labeled, study finds A new study published in JAMA found that, of 25 products analyzed, the actual quantity of melatonin ranged from 74% to 347% of the labeled quantity.
Melatonin levels in some gummies don’t match label, study finds A new study has revealed that melatonin gummies advertised to help with sleep may have potentially harmful levels of the hormone. A study published Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA investigated 25 different gummy brands that were labeled with “melatonin” The study found that 88 percent of the gummies investigated were inaccurately labeled.
Want Racial Diversity In Medicine? Start By Addressing Structural Racism A new study in JAMA suggests medical schools must account for structural barriers to education that underrepresented racial minorities in medicine face. Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous students taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) prior to applying to medical school face increased levels of educational and financial barriers.
Does Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Directly Harm Patients? Researchers from Johns Hopkins University recently published an article in JAMA that highlights rising concern around the effects of direct-to-consumer advertising (DTC) on health care. Their work shows that DTC advertising might have direct harm on patients. Pharmaceutical companies appear to be allocating a larger portion of their marketing budget towards those drugs.
Leading American medical journal continues to omit Black research, reinforcing a legacy of racism in medical knowledge The American Medical Association created a segregated “whites only’ environment more than 100 years ago. This exclusionary and racist policy prompted the creation in 1895 of the National Medical Association. The AMA publicly apologized and pledged to right the wrongs.
Leading American medical journal continues to omit Black research, reinforcing a legacy of racism in medical knowledge The American Medical Association created a segregated “whites only’ environment more than 100 years ago. In 2008, the AMA publicly apologized and pledged to right the wrongs that were done through decades of racism.
Verapamil shows beneficial effect on the pancreas in children with newly-diagnosed type 1 diabetes A University of Minnesota led study published in JAMA shows that verapamil, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions, can...
Study: Your Coffee Addiction Could Be Causing Damage to Your Kidneys A recent JAMA report explored the link between high coffee consumption and kidney function. Researchers found that drinking three or more cups of coffee per day can be linked to kidney dysfunction.
Does sugar really make kids hyper? Doctors and parents may disagree A 1995 study in JAMA concluded that "sugar does not affect the behavior or cognitive performance of children" The American Heart Association recommends kids between 2 and 18 years old eat fewer than 6 tablespoons of added sugar a day. Children under 2 should not have added sugar.
Report: Child mental health care in Massachusetts still fragmented, insufficient CT expanded Medicaid and had fewer eviction judgements, JAMA study indicates. Florida rejects an advanced placement course covering African American studies.
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