Welcome to your daily summary of important health news.
It is estimated that some 6,800 peer-reviewed academic articles are published daily. This is a lot of science, but don’t worry. We will do the hard work for you every morning. This is your daily dose of the latest discoveries from magazines, research institutions and health news media from around the world.
TO UNDERSTAND THE RISKS OF CIRCUMCISION
Circumcision remains a controversial procedure, and now a new Danish study raises one more concern: It may increase the risk of developing a condition called meatal stenosis, a narrowing of the urethral opening that can cause pain or problems urinating, by up to 26 times. Those circumcised before age 10 are at increased risk. The researchers discovered 182 cases of meatal stenosis in the 810,000 men who participated in the study, including 176 cases in the 3,375 men who were circumcised. However, according to the position of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the benefits of circumcision in newborns – such as the prevention of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV-,
IF YOUR JOINS HURT TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR HEART
People with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis – both cause joint pain and swelling – are at increased risk of developing risk factors for heart disease, according to a new study by Arthritis Care & Research. These include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Experts believe that inflammation may be behind joint problems and risk factors for heart disease.
SEEK PEACE AND TRANQUILITY
Living along a busy avenue could harm your brain: According to a new study by The Lancet, people living less than 50 meters from busy roads were 7 percent more likely to develop dementia than those living who live 300 meters or more away. The researchers couldn’t prove that proximity to traffic causes dementia, but they believe that noise and polluted air can harm your brain.
THINK IT TWICE BEFORE YOU BUY AN ELECTRIC CIGAR
We have previously warned you about the hidden dangers of electronic cigarettes, but now the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking at another problem: the possibility of their exploding. In fact, the investigation calculated 92 cases of e-cigarettes that overheated, burned, or exploded – half of which caused injuries – from 2009 to 2015. So in April, the FDA will host a public workshop on the subject, to help to clarify some concerns associated with your safety.
GET ENOUGH VITAMIN D
Skimping on vitamin D can be a real pain: Men with low blood vitamin D levels were 113 percent more likely to experience frequent headaches, compared to those with low levels of vitamin D, according to a Scientific Reports study. higher vitamin D levels. The researchers noted that enough vitamin D may suppress inflammatory components in your body, or trigger the production of anti-inflammatory components, both of which can help you with headaches.