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Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

by BioMed CentralCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated with both a decreased risk o

Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

by BioMed CentralCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated with both a decreased risk o
Beyond BMI, researcher says complete approach to measuring health is better

Beyond BMI, researcher says complete approach to measuring health is better

by Ohio State University Medical CenterBarbara Bawer, MD, a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says there are many clues to evaluating overall health an

Beyond BMI, researcher says complete approach to measuring health is better

by Ohio State University Medical CenterBarbara Bawer, MD, a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says there are many clues to evaluating overall health an
Can cold weather cause a cold?

Can cold weather cause a cold?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not pr

Can cold weather cause a cold?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not pr
Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive
Can honey help with coughs?

Can honey help with coughs?

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be

Can honey help with coughs?

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be
Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention tips during cold weather

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention tips during cold weather

by Taylor BarnesTaylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith below-freezing temperatures, Houstonians are doing their best to find ways to keep warm, but certain

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention tips during cold weather

by Taylor BarnesTaylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith below-freezing temperatures, Houstonians are doing their best to find ways to keep warm, but certain
Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe
B12 deficiency: A hidden trigger of inflammation?

B12 deficiency: A hidden trigger of inflammation?

by Society of Chemical IndustryBinned scatterplot of the relationship between vitamin B12 and IL-6 (A) and CRP (B) in humans adjusted for sex, age, education level, smoking habit, BMI, physical activi

B12 deficiency: A hidden trigger of inflammation?

by Society of Chemical IndustryBinned scatterplot of the relationship between vitamin B12 and IL-6 (A) and CRP (B) in humans adjusted for sex, age, education level, smoking habit, BMI, physical activi
What is the worrisome hair growth effect of t-flavanone? Are there any side effects?

What is the worrisome hair growth effect of t-flavanone? Are there any side effects?

What is the worrisome hair growth effect of t-flavanone? Are there any side effects?"t-flavanone" is an ingredient that has been attracting attention in recent years as a hair growth ingredi

What is the worrisome hair growth effect of t-flavanone? Are there any side effects?

What is the worrisome hair growth effect of t-flavanone? Are there any side effects?"t-flavanone" is an ingredient that has been attracting attention in recent years as a hair growth ingredi