Kristen Dalli

Reporter at ConsumerAffairs

Managing Editor, Review of Myopia Management at Jobson Medical Information

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Early antibiotic use might raise risk of allergies, asthma, study finds

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli

• None Antibiotic use and allergy risk: The study found that infants and toddlers who were most frequently prescribed antibiotics had a higher risk of developing food allergies, hay fever, and asthma. • None Medical record analysis: The researchers analyzed electronic medical records of over one million babies in the U.K. to determine the association between antibiotic use and the development of chronic pediatric conditions.
New study finds link between brain cholesterol and Alzheimer's risk

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli

Key takeawaysCholesterol regulation and neuronal vulnerability: The study found that neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC)—a brain region highly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s—are extremely dependent on cholesterol, both producing and absorbing it intensely. This makes them more susceptible to damage from amyloid proteins.
EssilorLuxottica Shares Six-Year Data on Stellest Lenses

1 week ago | reviewofmm.com | Kristen Dalli

April 16, 2025PARIS, France — At the 2025 China Optometry & Ophthalmology Conference (COOC), EssilorLuxottica shared the six-year data from the clinical trial on its Stellest lenses. The results underscore the significant and sustained impact of Essilor Stellest lenses in controlling myopia progression, offering valuable insights into strategies for addressing the global myopia epidemic. The findings were presented for the first time during a dedicated satellite session at COOC 2025 by Prof.
Consumer News: Smoking and vaping together just as dangerous as smoking alone, study finds

1 week ago | robinspost.com | Kristen Dalli

April 15, 2025Key Takeaways: A new study from the American Cancer Society finds that e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes are equally as harmful to consumers health. Using data from Wave 5 of the PATH stud and biomarkers of exposure, the researchers analyzed different tobacco habits among nearly 3,000 study participants. Ultimately, smoking of any kind is associated with health risks, though those who are considered dual smokers are at the highest risks.
Smoking and vaping together just as dangerous as smoking alone, study finds

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli

• None A new study from the American Cancer Society finds that e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes are equally as harmful to consumers’ health. • None Using data from Wave 5 of the PATH stud and biomarkers of exposure, the researchers analyzed different tobacco habits among nearly 3,000 study participants. • None Ultimately, smoking of any kind is associated with health risks, though those who are considered dual smokers are at the highest risks.
Consumer News: New study finds extreme heat can negatively impact mental health

1 week ago | robinspost.com | Kristen Dalli

April 14, 2025Key Takeaways: A new Australian study finds that extreme heat can increase the burden of mental health and behavior disorders. Using data from the Australian Burden of Disease database, and data on average temperatures across the continent, the researchers determined what the future burden of mental health conditions will look like moving forward.
New study finds extreme heat can negatively impact mental health

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli

Key Takeaways: A new Australian study finds that extreme heat can increase the burden of mental health and behavior disorders. Using data from the Australian Burden of Disease database, and data on average temperatures across the continent, the researchers determined what the future burden of mental health conditions will look like moving forward.
New Medical Co-Editors Take Helm at Review of Myopia Management

1 week ago | reviewofmm.com | Kristen Dalli

April 1, 2025On April 1, Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, and Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, become the new medical co-editors at Review of Myopia Management. They take the reins from Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FBCLA, FIACLE, the founding chief medical editor of Review of Myopia Management, who becomes the chief medical editor emeritus. The two co-editors are both active in myopia management in their respective practices.
Healthy Eating for a Better Life

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli |Truman Lewis |Mark Huffman |James Hood

A new study finds that heavy drinking can increase the risk of brain damage. Using data from nearly 2,000 adults in the Biobank for Aging Studies, researchers found that eight or more drinks per week was associated with a heightened risk of brain damage and potentially early death. Former heavy drinkers were also at an increased risk of neurological issues and cognitive impairments. A new study published by the American Academy of Neurology explored how al...
How many drinks per week are associated with brain damage?

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli

Key Takeaways: A new study finds that heavy drinking can increase the risk of brain damage. Using data from nearly 2,000 adults in the Biobank for Aging Studies, researchers found that eight or more drinks per week was associated with a heightened risk of brain damage and potentially early death. Former heavy drinkers were also at an increased risk of neurological issues and cognitive impairments.