Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on: March 16,2024

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on:March 16,2024

Upcoming solar eclipse: Ophthalmologists warn about dangers of looking directly at the sun

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo not look directly at the sun during the upcoming solar eclipse without taking essential precautions. That's the message from op

Updated on: March 19,2024

Upcoming solar eclipse: Ophthalmologists warn about dangers of looking directly at the sun

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo not look directly at the sun during the upcoming solar eclipse without taking essential precautions. That's the message from op

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study demonstrates one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet improves kidney health in patients with diabetes

by University of CórdobaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing car

Updated on: March 26,2024

Study demonstrates one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet improves kidney health in patients with diabetes

by University of CórdobaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing car

Updated on:March 26,2024

Deadly opioid detected in wastewater for the first time

by University of QueenslandGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170781University of Queensland researchers and internationa

Updated on: March 18,2024

Deadly opioid detected in wastewater for the first time

by University of QueenslandGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170781University of Queensland researchers and internationa

Updated on:March 18,2024

Mask-wearing and skincare preservatives: A double challenge for skin health

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.01.003The skin, our largest organ, can absorb many chemicals, including methylparaben (MeP), commonly used

Updated on: March 16,2024

Mask-wearing and skincare preservatives: A double challenge for skin health

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.01.003The skin, our largest organ, can absorb many chemicals, including methylparaben (MeP), commonly used

Updated on:March 16,2024

How dangerous is the mpox clade Ib public health emergency? | News Desk

Updated on: August 29,2024

How dangerous is the mpox clade Ib public health emergency? | News Desk

Updated on:August 29,2024

US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

Updated on: March 16,2024

US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

Updated on:March 16,2024

Ageism and mistaken beliefs complicate acceptance of older adults' sexuality, finds study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 25% of the young adults surveyed in a recent study mistakenly believed that sexual activit

Updated on: March 23,2024

Ageism and mistaken beliefs complicate acceptance of older adults' sexuality, finds study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 25% of the young adults surveyed in a recent study mistakenly believed that sexual activit

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study shows sense of smell is impacted by vaping

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSensory changes may be an unexpected side effect of vaping, new University of Otago research shows. The study, carried out in collaboration

Updated on: March 23,2024

Study shows sense of smell is impacted by vaping

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSensory changes may be an unexpected side effect of vaping, new University of Otago research shows. The study, carried out in collaboration

Updated on:March 23,2024

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on: March 23,2024

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on:March 23,2024

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on: March 23,2024

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on:March 23,2024

Researchers: If you're worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics

by Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably seen recent claims online seed oils are "toxic" and cause inflammation, cancer, dia

Updated on: March 26,2024

Researchers: If you're worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics

by Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably seen recent claims online seed oils are "toxic" and cause inflammation, cancer, dia

Updated on:March 26,2024