Hacker News with Generative AI: Health

Higher potassium intake at dinner linked to fewer sleep disturbances – study (nutraingredients-asia.com)
A Japanese study underscores the potential of higher potassium intake, particularly at dinner time, in relation to improved sleep.
Nutrition, Sleep, Health, Research, Japan
57 points by hilux 9 hours ago | 19 comments
Cancer cases rising for women and younger adults in US, report finds (theguardian.com)
Certain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. This marks the first time since the early 1900s that cancer has been higher among women than men.
Health, Cancer, Demographics, United States
5 points by GeoAtreides 19 hours ago | 1 comments
Municipal tap water higher in microplastic particles than most bottled water (plos.org)
The EU Directive 2020/2184 on consumable water quality recently proposed methodological approaches to the detection of MPs in potable water in the size range of 20–5000 μm.
Environment, Science, Health, Water Quality, Plastic Pollution
4 points by ck2 1 day ago | 2 comments
Air pollution and brain damage: what the science says (nature.com)
Epidemiological studies have linked dirty air to dementia and other brain disorders. Now researchers are trying to determine how pollutants do their damage, and how much harm they cause.
Air Pollution, Brain Health, Science, Health, Research
4 points by Brajeshwar 2 days ago | 0 comments
I ditched the algorithm for RSS (joeyehand.com)
I waste too much time scrolling through social media. It's bad for my health, so why do I keep doing it?
Social Media, RSS, Productivity, Health
683 points by DearNarwhal 2 days ago | 261 comments
Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination (theguardian.com)
Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of “forever chemicals” in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.
Health, Environment, New Jersey, PFAS, Contamination
7 points by samizdis 2 days ago | 5 comments
US will ban cancer-linked Red Dye No. 3 in cereal and other foods (bloomberg.com)
US health officials banned the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer and is currently in scores of products from candy to cold medicine.
Food Safety, Health, Regulations, Cancer, Food Additives
418 points by toomuchtodo 3 days ago | 558 comments
Show HN: Move Frequently – Stay active with a 1-min exercise every 45 minutes (movefrequently.com)
Help combat sedentary work culture!
Health, Productivity, Software, Work
16 points by danimirror 3 days ago | 11 comments
Drinking green tea linked to fewer white matter lesions in brains of olderAdults (medicalxpress.com)
Research led by the Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences has reported a significant connection between higher green tea consumption and fewer cerebral white matter lesions in older adults without dementia.
Health, Aging, Nutrition, Brain Health, Green Tea
9 points by gummy23 3 days ago | 0 comments
What I Learned (and Unlearned) Reading 10 Books on Nutrition (scotthyoung.com)
As I write this, I’m in the final stretch of the fourth month of my Foundations project.
Nutrition, Personal Development, Learning, Books, Health
7 points by paulpauper 3 days ago | 0 comments
47% of 160 Top Selling Protein Powders Tested Exceed P65 Limit for Toxic Metals [pdf] (cleanlabelproject.org)
Health, Food, Science, Safety, Consumer Products
73 points by clumsysmurf 4 days ago | 58 comments
Ask HN: How do you sleep on time? (ycombinator.com)
Hello fellow HN guys, My work mostly ends around 9 to 10:00 PM. I have this hangover of spending a few hours after dinner so it ends up me being able to sleep around 12:00PM-1:00 AM which is very late. What can I do to get to sleep early?
Sleep, Time Management, Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Health
15 points by rookie123 4 days ago | 27 comments
Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk: new government report (theconversation.com)
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.”
Health, Alcohol, Cancer, Government Reports
12 points by rntn 5 days ago | 2 comments
Study links sugar-filled drinks to millions of heart disease and diabetes cases (bgr.com)
From sodas to energy drinks, the consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to more than 2.2 million new cases of diabetes and 1.1 million new cases of heart disease annually, raising concerns over the health risks these drinks bring to the table.
Health, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Sugar Consumption
107 points by hochmartinez 5 days ago | 166 comments
Lead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says (wqow.com)
Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts found in plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored products, according to a new investigation.
Health, Supplements, Food Safety, Heavy Metals, Consumer Products
89 points by mikhael 5 days ago | 91 comments
Lead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders (cleanlabelproject.org)
Health, Nutrition, Supplements, Food Safety, Heavy Metals
7 points by so_delphi 6 days ago | 4 comments
Two Waves of Aging: How Midlife Biomolecular Shifts Accelerate Decline (gethealthspan.com)
Aging has long been viewed as a gradual, linear decline, but recent findings suggest a far more dynamic process characterized by distinct biological transitions.
Aging, Biology, Health, Science
23 points by dtawfik1 6 days ago | 4 comments
Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is? (nytimes.com)
There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.
Science, Autism, Health, Research
17 points by thelastgallon 8 days ago | 13 comments
Ask HN: A friend has brain cancer: any bio hacks that worked? (ycombinator.com)
A friend recently got diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. It's the 4th person I know who has it, and it's getting old, so I want to help, bio-hacking style.
Cancer, Health, Biohacking, Community
156 points by d--b 8 days ago | 364 comments
Apple's Machine Learning Research can now detect Heart Murmurs with 95% accuracy (myhealthyapple.com)
Apple has been on the forefront of cardio tech since it rolled out the Apple Watch close to a decade ago. Many of the company’s innovations, such as atrial fibrillation detection and irregular heart-beat detection features have proven to be life saving.
Machine Learning, Health, Apple, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine
7 points by alwillis 8 days ago | 0 comments
Intermittent fasting is effective for weight loss and improves cardio health (sciencedaily.com)
A team of scientists led by the University of Granada (UGR), the Public University of Navarra (UPNA) and the CIBER has shown that intermittent fasting (reducing the number of hours of intake and extending the hours of fasting each day) is an effective method for losing weight and improves cardiovascular health in people with obesity problems.
Health, Weight Loss, Science, Intermittent Fasting
5 points by iamhamm 8 days ago | 0 comments
Scientists identify 11 genes affected by PFAS, shedding light on neurotoxicity (phys.org)
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain.
Science, Environmental Science, Health, Neurotoxicity, PFAS
5 points by thebeardisred 9 days ago | 0 comments
Morning coffee may protect the heart better (eurekalert.org)
People who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Wednesday).
Health, Coffee, Heart Disease, Research
7 points by cratermoon 9 days ago | 2 comments
Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports (med.ubc.ca)
New research from the UBC faculty of medicine reveals an alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking, often leading to permanent and life-altering paralysis.
Sports Injuries, Health, Mountain Biking
93 points by gone35 10 days ago | 130 comments
Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning (theguardian.com)
People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who have shots later in the day, according to the first major study into the health benefits of the drink at different times.
Health, Coffee, Science
6 points by zeristor 10 days ago | 3 comments
DEF CON's hacker-in-chief faces fortune in medical bills (theregister.com)
Marc Rogers, DEF CON's head of security, faces tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills following an accident that left him with a broken neck and temporary quadriplegia.
Cybersecurity, Health, Accidents, DEF CON
37 points by pjmlp 10 days ago | 18 comments
Study finds unexpected benefit to plant-based diet (independent.co.uk)
Swapping out meat and dairy can do more than just help animals and the planet, according to a new study that shows a vegan diet can transform your gut and metabolism.
Health, Nutrition, Veganism, Gut Health, Metabolism
4 points by hochmartinez 10 days ago | 0 comments
Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar beverages (nature.com)
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, an updated and comprehensive assessment of the global burden attributable to SSBs remains scarce.
Health, Nutrition, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Global Health
428 points by tchalla 10 days ago | 383 comments
Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake, Weight Gain, Inpatient Trial (nlm.nih.gov)
We investigated whether ultra-processed foods affect energy intake in 20 weight-stable adults, aged (mean±SE) 31.2±1.6 y and BMI=27±1.5 kg/m2.
Nutrition, Health, Food Science, Research, Weight Management
7 points by pushedx 10 days ago | 1 comments
I'm the Governor of Hawaii. I've Seen What Vaccine Skepticism Can Do (nytimes.com)
In early December of 2019, I called Faimalotoa Kika Stowers, the health minister of Samoa. The measles outbreak that had begun earlier that fall on her small Pacific island nation had spread out of control and become an epidemic that threatened to overwhelm the country.
Health, Politics, Samoa, Measles, Public Health
9 points by ColinWright 10 days ago | 1 comments