Frequency of adding salt to foods linked to higher risk for CKD

by Elana GotkineA higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with a higher risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according to a study published onl

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Frequency of adding salt to foods linked to higher risk for CKD

by Elana GotkineA higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with a higher risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according to a study published onl

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

International conference champions health benefits of intermittent fasting and Ramadan

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternational experts have lent intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting their support, saying going without food even for short periods

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

International conference champions health benefits of intermittent fasting and Ramadan

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternational experts have lent intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting their support, saying going without food even for short periods

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Caring for the Alzheimer's caregivers

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have published a systematic approa

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Caring for the Alzheimer's caregivers

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have published a systematic approa

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

Even nicotine-free vapes can harm the lung, finds study

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityeVape fluid exposure causes a significant increase in pulmonary endothelial cell damage and breakdown of monolayer integrity. Lung microvascular endothelial cells were

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

Even nicotine-free vapes can harm the lung, finds study

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityeVape fluid exposure causes a significant increase in pulmonary endothelial cell damage and breakdown of monolayer integrity. Lung microvascular endothelial cells were

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

Your skin is a mirror of your health: What yours might be saying

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkin accounts for around 15% of our body mass. It is the largest and most visible organ in the human body.Yet many of the skin's fun

Updated on: March 18,2024 15

Your skin is a mirror of your health: What yours might be saying

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkin accounts for around 15% of our body mass. It is the largest and most visible organ in the human body.Yet many of the skin's fun

Updated on:March 18,2024 15

How stigma hurts trans health

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay from PexelsFor transgender and nonbinary people, feeling connected to one's community may alleviate the adverse health effects of chronic exposure to

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

How stigma hurts trans health

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay from PexelsFor transgender and nonbinary people, feeling connected to one's community may alleviate the adverse health effects of chronic exposure to

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

by Mike StobbeMcKenna Shuster works on a linocut art print which she does as a hobby in her home on the last night of a two-week self-isolation while recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 in Somerville

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

by Mike StobbeMcKenna Shuster works on a linocut art print which she does as a hobby in her home on the last night of a two-week self-isolation while recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 in Somerville

Updated on:March 16,2024 19

Researchers find that pre-existing mental health diagnoses may prolong time to recovery from concussion

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that

Updated on: March 19,2024 16

Researchers find that pre-existing mental health diagnoses may prolong time to recovery from concussion

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that

Updated on:March 19,2024 16

Study: Physical activity can't counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

by Laval UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweete

Updated on: March 26,2024 19

Study: Physical activity can't counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

by Laval UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweete

Updated on:March 26,2024 19

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu vaccination is displayed on a screen at a pharmacy store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current

Updated on: March 16,2024 11

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu vaccination is displayed on a screen at a pharmacy store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current

Updated on:March 16,2024 11