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Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health. Two reproductive health experts explain

Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health. Two reproductive health experts explain

by Evelina Sterling and Margaret Louisa Stubbs,The ConversationThe ovary changes over the menstrual cycle. In this image, 1 is menstruation; 2–3 are the maturing of the follicle; 4 is ovulation;

Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health. Two reproductive health experts explain

by Evelina Sterling and Margaret Louisa Stubbs,The ConversationThe ovary changes over the menstrual cycle. In this image, 1 is menstruation; 2–3 are the maturing of the follicle; 4 is ovulation;
Predicting the future: Simple tool helps estimate fall risks

Predicting the future: Simple tool helps estimate fall risks

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA new assessment tool has been developed to estimate fall risks in older populations. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityAn aging society has posed a new global

Predicting the future: Simple tool helps estimate fall risks

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA new assessment tool has been developed to estimate fall risks in older populations. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityAn aging society has posed a new global
Feeling judged by your doctor? You might be right

Feeling judged by your doctor? You might be right

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms,

Feeling judged by your doctor? You might be right

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms,
Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

by Thomas L. Cherpes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

by Thomas L. Cherpes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and
State-level COVID-19 restrictions helped save lives

State-level COVID-19 restrictions helped save lives

by Lori SolomonStringent state-level COVID-19 restrictions were associated with substantial decreases in pandemic mortality, according to a study published online July 26 inJAMA Health Forum.Chr

State-level COVID-19 restrictions helped save lives

by Lori SolomonStringent state-level COVID-19 restrictions were associated with substantial decreases in pandemic mortality, according to a study published online July 26 inJAMA Health Forum.Chr
Evaluating diet quality in community café meals for individuals facing food insecurity

Evaluating diet quality in community café meals for individuals facing food insecurity

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the prevalence of food insecurity has notably increased, prompting a need for innovative programs like community cafés that use a pay-

Evaluating diet quality in community café meals for individuals facing food insecurity

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the prevalence of food insecurity has notably increased, prompting a need for innovative programs like community cafés that use a pay-
Ending unequal treatment: Strategies to achieve equitable health care and optimal health for all

Ending unequal treatment: Strategies to achieve equitable health care and optimal health for all

by Amy McElroy, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)Credit: NASEMOn June 26, 2024, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a newreportex

Ending unequal treatment: Strategies to achieve equitable health care and optimal health for all

by Amy McElroy, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)Credit: NASEMOn June 26, 2024, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a newreportex
Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu
Exploring the health impacts of climate change on the endocrine system

Exploring the health impacts of climate change on the endocrine system

byUniversity of OxfordPossible involvement of hormones in thermoregulatory adaptation to heat. Credit:Nature Reviews Endocrinology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41574-024-01017-4In a new stud

Exploring the health impacts of climate change on the endocrine system

byUniversity of OxfordPossible involvement of hormones in thermoregulatory adaptation to heat. Credit:Nature Reviews Endocrinology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41574-024-01017-4In a new stud
Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout

Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine

Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine
Honey added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health

Honey added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health

by Marianne Stein,College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt

Honey added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health

by Marianne Stein,College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt
Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

by Lori SolomonEarly withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) is more likely among uninsured trauma patients, according to a study published online July 24 inJAMA Network Open.Graeme Hoit, M

Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

by Lori SolomonEarly withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) is more likely among uninsured trauma patients, according to a study published online July 24 inJAMA Network Open.Graeme Hoit, M