Health24.com | Guys, going vegetarian won't lower your testosterone

A study has found that a plant-based diet is associated with normal testosterone levels, levels that are the same as in men who eat more meat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/guys-going-vegetarian-wont-lower-your-testosterone-20200716

Health24.com | Why are some people more sensitive than others? Genes may tell

Around a third of people are at the higher end of the sensitivity spectrum and are generally more strongly affected by their experiences.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/Genes-and-disease/why-are-some-people-more-sensitive-than-others-genes-may-tell-20200610

Health24.com | Science suggests some men really are bisexual

There has long been a controversy whether men who identify as bisexual are genuinely bisexual.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/science-suggests-some-men-really-are-bisexual-20200721

Health24.com | Coffee: good for you or not

New research has found that moderate doses of caffeine are generally safe for most people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/coffee-good-for-you-or-not-20200722

Health24.com | When tackling a problem, pigs and pooches have different strategies

Hungarian researchers found that pigs are more likely than dogs to find solutions on their own, while dogs are more apt to seek out human help.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Pets-and-people/when-tackling-a-problem-pigs-and-pooches-have-different-strategies-20200730

Health24.com | A woman's egg may prefer one man's sperm over another's

According to researchers, in the moments just before fertilisation, there is a chemical 'conversation' between an egg and sperm.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/a-womans-egg-may-prefer-one-mans-sperm-over-anothers-20200729

Health24.com | What puts you at high risk of midlife mental decline?

Diabetes and hypertension, as well as smoking, are associated with higher odds of having accelerated cognitive decline, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/what-puts-you-at-high-risk-of-midlife-mental-decline-20200724

Health24.com | Want to protect your eyes as you age? Stay away from carbs

Scientists found that a low-carbohydrate diet might protect against the vision-robbing disease glaucoma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/want-to-protect-your-eyes-as-you-age-stay-away-from-carbs-20200728

Health24.com | Your sleep habits may worsen your asthma

Disturbed sleep in an asthma patient can be a red flag indicating their asthma isn't well-controlled.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/Manage-your-asthma/your-sleep-habits-may-worsen-your-asthma-20200522

Health24.com | Dangerous 'drunkorexia' hits college campuses

A survey of female students in Australia found that many were skipping meals, drinking low-calorie or sugar-free alcoholic beverages, and purging or exercising after drinking.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Alcohol/dangerous-drunkorexia-hits-college-campuses-20200722

Health24.com | Enjoy a nap, but know the pros and cons

The most important health question about napping may be the reason why you're taking that nap in the first place.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/About-sleep/enjoy-a-nap-but-know-the-pros-and-cons-20200728

Health24.com | Could vegetables be the fountain of youth?

Diets high in plant protein – such as legumes, whole grains and nuts – have been linked to a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/could-vegetables-be-the-fountain-of-youth-20200724

Health24.com | A silver lining for foster, adopted pets – and their people – during coronavirus pandemic

The clearest benefit of having a pet, specifically a dog, is that most people increase their regular physical activity, which promotes cardiovascular health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Pets-and-people/a-silver-lining-for-foster-adopted-pets-and-their-people-during-coronavirus-pandemic-20200726

Health24.com | Lost pregnancies, diabetes may be linked

A subgroup analysis indicated that the higher risk for type 2 diabetes in women with pregnancy losses cannot be explained by obesity alone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/lost-pregnancies-diabetes-may-be-linked-20200522

Health24.com | After heart attack, home care can prevent a return to hospital

After adjusting for a number of conditions, researchers concluded that home health care patients were 11% less likely to be readmitted to a hospital within 30 days of discharge than those who did not have home care.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Life-after-heart-attack/after-heart-attack-home-care-can-prevent-a-return-to-hospital-20200526

Health24.com | How to accurately measure blood pressure at home

The blood pressure readings you get at home are really important, because they reflect the pressure your heart is facing on a day-to-day basis,

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/Measuring-blood-pressure/how-to-accurately-measure-blood-pressure-at-home-20200724

Health24.com | Most workers report for duty with flu-like symptoms, global survey shows

In a study, large majorities of people said they'd work through 'minor' symptoms, such as a sore throat, sneezing/runny nose or cough. And more than half said they'd work with major ones such as muscle aches and fever.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/The-flu-virus/most-workers-report-for-duty-with-flu-like-symptoms-global-survey-shows-20200513

Health24.com | 'Good bacteria' might help fight a common gynecologic infection

In vaginal infections, once an antibiotic therapy is done, there's nothing to prevent bad bacteria from overwhelming the vaginal microbiome once again.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/good-bacteria-might-help-fight-a-common-gynecologic-infection-20200514

Health24.com | Home alone: Will pandemic's changes harm kids' mental health long-term?

Experts say that withholding social interaction from children is making them pay a psychological price, at least in the short term.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/home-alone-will-pandemics-changes-harm-kids-mental-health-long-term-20200612

Health24.com | There's another benefit to hand-washing during pandemic

You can be exposed to toxic flame retardants originating from your TV set every time you touch things like your cellphone, according to scientists.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/theres-another-benefit-to-hand-washing-during-pandemic-20200611

Health24.com | More evidence sugary drinks harm women's hearts

A new study found that sugar raises glucose levels and insulin concentrations in the blood, which may increase appetite and lead to obesity, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/more-evidence-sugary-drinks-harm-womens-hearts-20200513

Health24.com | Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

Researchers found that the more weight a patient with a musculoskeletal disorder carries, the more likely they will be to report experiencing pain,

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/extra-pounds-could-bring-more-painful-joints-20200522

Health24.com | Why so many older women develop UTIs

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common type of bacterial infections in women, accounting for nearly a quarter of all infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/Infections/why-so-many-older-women-develop-utis-20200520

Health24.com | A drink or two a day might be good for your brain

Among white Americans, low to moderate drinking 'was significantly associated with a consistently high cognitive function trajectory and a lower rate of cognitive decline'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Alcohol/a-drink-or-two-a-day-might-be-good-for-your-brain-20200720

Health24.com | Hormone therapy no cure-all for 'low T' in ageing men

Roughly a fifth of men over the age of 60 experience a drop in testosterone levels, though this decline can begin decades earlier.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/hormone-therapy-no-cure-all-for-low-t-in-ageing-men-20200720

Health24.com | What behaviours will shorten your life?

Researchers set out to find out why life expectancy in the United States has stagnated for three decades compared with other industrialised countries.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/what-behaviours-will-shorten-your-life-20200720

Health24.com | Tumours have their own bacterial colonies that could guide cancer care

New research reveals that a range of cancers, including those of the breast, lungs, bones and brain, have their own bacterial communities within tumour cells.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-treatment/tumours-have-their-own-bacterial-colonies-that-could-guide-cancer-care-20200720

Health24.com | Where are kids getting the most 'empty calories'?

In a recent study, empty calories were defined as those coming from added sugars or 'solid' fats like butter and shortening.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/where-are-kids-getting-the-most-empty-calories-20200601

Health24.com | Exercise might make breast milk's goodness even better

Babies of mothers that exercise are less likely to experience chronic illnesses like obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease as they age.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/exercise-might-make-breast-milks-goodness-even-better-20200701

Health24.com | Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria may now lurk in US water and soil

A bacterial infection called melioidosis, that most commonly kills through blood poisoning or respiratory failure, may now be contracted in some southern US states.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/dangerous-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-may-now-lurk-in-us-water-and-soil-20200717

Health24.com | 'Strong evidence' mothers can transmit coronavirus to newborns

Scientists say there is "strong evidence" that Covid-19- positive mothers can pass the virus on to their unborn infants.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/strong-evidence-mothers-can-transmit-coronavirus-to-newborns-20200717

Health24.com | Sleeping in on weekends won't erase your 'sleep debt'

A survey showed that most people with sleep debt did not find their way to get more sleep on the weekend or by napping.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/treating-sleep-problems/sleeping-in-on-weekends-wont-erase-your-sleep-debt-20200701

Health24.com | Vaping-related lung injuries still happening – and may look like Covid-19

Teens haven't stopped vaping because of Covid, but doctors may not be looking for signs of e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) anymore.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/vaping-related-lung-injuries-still-happening-and-may-look-like-covid-19-20200701

Health24.com | Why stay in touch while keeping distant? It's only human

According to researchers, our need to be around people is hard-wired into our brains.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/why-stay-in-touch-while-keeping-distant-its-only-human-20200716

Health24.com | Covid-19: What the pandemic is like for older persons living in poor communities

Siyabonga Kamnqa spoke to older people, experts, civil society organisations and government authorities on what can be done to protect older people against Covid-19.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-what-the-pandemic-is-like-for-older-persons-living-in-poor-communities-20200714

Health24.com | Pill might prevent life-threatening allergic reactions

Researchers found that a group of medications can inhibit the process that triggers life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Allergy-triggers/pill-might-prevent-life-threatening-allergic-reactions-20200610

Health24.com | 'Broken heart syndrome' has risen during pandemic

Stress cardiomyopathy or 'broken heart syndrome' appears similar to a heart attack, with symptoms such as chest pain and breathlessness. But its cause is different.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/broken-heart-syndrome-has-risen-during-pandemic-20200716

Health24.com | Covid-19: First antibody test gets green light in SA, but use will be limited

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has approved its first Covid-19 antibody test amid criticism that it is too slow and too cautious.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-first-antibody-test-gets-green-light-in-sa-but-use-will-be-limited-20200714-2

Health24.com | Moderna Covid-19 vaccine 'promising' after early trial

A leading Covid-19 vaccine contender has passed its early safety trial with flying colours.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-promising-after-early-trial-20200715

Health24.com | Streetlights could be harming your teen's sleep and mental health

A study found that teens living in areas with high levels of artificial outdoor light at night went to bed later and got less sleep, compared to other teens.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/streetlights-could-be-harming-your-teens-sleep-and-mental-health-20200715

Health24.com | Upping fruit, veggies and grain intake can cut your diabetes risk by 25%

Researchers found that people with the highest levels of fruit and vegetable consumption were 50% less likely to develop diabetes than those with the lowest levels.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Living-with-diabetes/upping-fruit-veggies-and-grain-intake-can-cut-your-diabetes-risk-by-25-20200715

Health24.com | Where do new viruses like the coronavirus come from?

'All the eating and buying and consuming and reproducing that we're doing are pulling dangerous viruses closer to us.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/where-do-new-viruses-like-the-coronavirus-come-from-20200714

Health24.com | Proof that the coronavirus can infect lab-grown brain cells might make its effects felt long-term

A mini-brain showed viral replication of the coronavirus, which could be concerning for the developing brains of babies and children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/proof-that-the-coronavirus-can-infect-lab-grown-brain-cells-might-make-its-effects-felt-long-term-20200708-5

Health24.com | Ban menthol cigarettes, lower smoking rates?

Researchers concluded that up to 45% of current US menthol smokers might quit smoking in response to a menthol cigarette ban.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/ban-menthol-cigarettes-lower-smoking-rates-20200709

Health24.com | New York City reopens as studies show lockdowns worked

As New York City begins to ease restrictions that had shut down schools, businesses and much of city life, American health officials have raised concern about future coronavirus spread following days of protests across the country.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/new-york-city-reopens-as-studies-show-lockdowns-worked-20200608

Health24.com | Could your contact lenses track and treat your diabetes?

New contact lenses designed to check blood sugar levels and deliver drugs to the eye may soon be available.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Technology/could-your-contact-lenses-track-and-treat-your-diabetes-20200713

Health24.com | Working off your quarantine weight gain

A weight management specialist gives advice on how to get back into shape after the lockdown.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/working-off-your-quarantine-weight-gain-20200707

Health24.com | As REM sleep declines, lifespan suffers

A new study found that lower levels of REM sleep were associated with higher rates of mortality.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/treating-sleep-problems/as-rem-sleep-declines-lifespan-suffers-20200710

Health24.com | 'Trigger warnings' may do more harm than good, study finds

A new study found that trigger warnings did not help trauma survivors brace themselves to face potentially upsetting content.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/trigger-warnings-may-do-more-harm-than-good-study-finds-20200617

Health24.com | Tai chi could be good medicine for heart patients

According to researchers, tai chi was associated with lower levels of mental distress, reductions in depression, and improved quality of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/tai-chi-could-be-good-medicine-for-heart-patients-20200609

Health24.com | Covid-19: How waste-pickers in PE navigate the lockdown and hunger

Luvuyo Mehlwana spoke to waste-pickers about their fears of contracting Covid-19 from waste, and to experts about the risks of this happening.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-how-waste-pickers-in-pe-navigate-the-lockdown-and-hunger-20200708

Health24.com | Loneliness may make quitting smoking even tougher

A study found evidence to suggest that loneliness leads to increased smoking, with people more likely to start smoking, to smoke more cigarettes, and to be less likely to quit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/About-stop-smoking/loneliness-may-make-quitting-smoking-even-tougher-20200617

Health24.com | Pill might prevent life-threatening allergic reactions

Researchers found that a group of medications can inhibit the process that triggers life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/pill-might-prevent-life-threatening-allergic-reactions-20200610

Health24.com | To everything there is a season, including heart disease

Researchers looked at three underlying mechanisms leading to a cardiac event to see whether they were different during the different seasons.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/to-everything-there-is-a-season-including-heart-disease-20200708

Health24.com | Milk chocolate, dairy and fatty foods tied to acne in adults

A study appears to support the hypothesis that a diet rich in animal products and fatty and sugary food is associated with the presence of acne in adulthood.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/milk-chocolate-dairy-and-fatty-foods-tied-to-acne-in-adults-20200611

Health24.com | An HIV drug you only take twice a year?

Over time, taking daily pills for HIV can be a burden, but there is hope that soon there will be a drug that patients will only need to take every six months.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/About-HIV-AIDS/an-hiv-drug-you-only-take-twice-a-year-20200701

Health24.com | Follow exercise guidelines and you'll live longer, study says

It's estimated that inactivity was responsible for up to 10% of major chronic non-communicable diseases and 9% of early deaths worldwide back in 2008.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/follow-exercise-guidelines-and-youll-live-longer-study-says-20200704

Health24.com | Seizures after vaccination don't affect kids' development

A febrile seizure can occur after a vaccination and can understandably be quite distressing to parents.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/seizures-after-vaccination-dont-affect-kids-development-20200707

Health24.com | Animal tests point to possible path to ultrafast insulin

A new form of insulin could translate to a fourfold decrease in the time insulin takes to reach peak activity in people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Insulin-resistance/animal-tests-point-to-possible-path-to-ultrafast-insulin-20200702

Health24.com | OPINION | Cape Town’s community health workers deliver during Covid-19 pandemic

The home-delivery of medication has meant that people who are more at risk of severe Covid-19 have not exposed themselves to infection on public transport or at health facilities in order to obtain their medication.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/opinion-cape-towns-community-health-workers-deliver-during-covid-19-pandemic-20200706

Health24.com | FDA approves 'prescription video game' for kids with ADHD

EndeavorRx is the first game-based non-drug treatment for ADHD authorised by the FDA.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/Managing-ADHD/fda-approves-prescription-video-game-for-kids-with-adhd-20200617

Health24.com | Bacteria differ from your cellphones to your shoes

Researchers analysed the DNA of bacteria gathered from the cellphones and shoes of nearly 3 500 people attending sporting events across the United States.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/bacteria-differ-from-your-cellphones-to-your-shoes-20200617

Health24.com | Asthma, allergies, Covid-19 and your child: here’s what you need to know

Covid-19 can be particularly worrying for parents of allergic and asthmatic kids, but here are a few things one can keep in mind, according to an expert.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/asthma-allergies-covid-19-and-your-child-heres-what-you-need-to-know-20200703-5

Health24.com | Working from home? Posture, ergonomics can make it safe

There are fewer distractions when working at home, so we tend to stay seated for longer. We, therefore, need to purposefully move around, and ensure we're comfortable.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/working-from-home-posture-ergonomics-can-make-it-safe-20200621

Health24.com | Middle-age obesity linked to higher odds for dementia

'What's really interesting is the possibility that living more healthfully can reduce dementia risk.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/middle-age-obesity-linked-to-higher-odds-for-dementia-20200626