Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

Updated on: March 16,2024 18

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

Updated on:March 16,2024 18

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 19

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 19

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

Review shows promise of live dietary microbes in supporting health

by Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesConnection graph of the health categories represented in each case. The number within the node represents the number of times a category

Updated on: March 27,2024 18

Review shows promise of live dietary microbes in supporting health

by Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesConnection graph of the health categories represented in each case. The number within the node represents the number of times a category

Updated on:March 27,2024 18

Czechs see record spread of whooping cough

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 3,000 Czechs have caught whooping cough so far this year, the highest figure since the 1960s, with teenagers the worst hit, health authorities said Friday.Doctors ha

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

Czechs see record spread of whooping cough

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 3,000 Czechs have caught whooping cough so far this year, the highest figure since the 1960s, with teenagers the worst hit, health authorities said Friday.Doctors ha

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on: March 18,2024 12

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on:March 18,2024 12

Concerted efforts urgently needed to meet 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan targets

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcerted international efforts are urgently needed to meet the targets set out in the 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan (GAAP) and avert "di

Updated on: March 18,2024 19

Concerted efforts urgently needed to meet 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan targets

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcerted international efforts are urgently needed to meet the targets set out in the 2030 Global Alcohol Action Plan (GAAP) and avert "di

Updated on:March 18,2024 19

Breastfeeding mothers who exercise pass on a beneficial hormone adiponectin to their children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyStudy design. Participants completed three conditions in the laboratory, in random order: (A) sitting (REST), (B) moderate-in

Updated on: March 19,2024 16

Breastfeeding mothers who exercise pass on a beneficial hormone adiponectin to their children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyStudy design. Participants completed three conditions in the laboratory, in random order: (A) sitting (REST), (B) moderate-in

Updated on:March 19,2024 16

Study: Using Nutrition Facts labels linked to healthier eating choices among 8th and 11th grade students

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the Nutrition Facts labels to make food choices is significantly associated with healthy eating amon

Updated on: March 26,2024 18

Study: Using Nutrition Facts labels linked to healthier eating choices among 8th and 11th grade students

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the Nutrition Facts labels to make food choices is significantly associated with healthy eating amon

Updated on:March 26,2024 18

California pushes to expand the universe of abortion care providers

by Laurie Udesky, KFF Health NewsCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsCalifornia's efforts to expand access to abortion care are enabling more types of medical practitioners to perform certain abort

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

California pushes to expand the universe of abortion care providers

by Laurie Udesky, KFF Health NewsCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsCalifornia's efforts to expand access to abortion care are enabling more types of medical practitioners to perform certain abort

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Do you need to see a doctor for that rash?

by Robin FosterWhen should you worry about a rash? Rashes may look alike, but while over-the-counter medications can treat some rashes, others can signal a more serious condition, the American Academy

Updated on: March 18,2024 13

Do you need to see a doctor for that rash?

by Robin FosterWhen should you worry about a rash? Rashes may look alike, but while over-the-counter medications can treat some rashes, others can signal a more serious condition, the American Academy

Updated on:March 18,2024 13