Smoking hookah tobacco acutely impairs blood vessels’ ability to function, according to preliminary research to be presented in Chicago at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018. Hookah, also known as a waterpipe, consists of a bowl, a chamber partially filled with water, hose and mouthpiece. It is designed to burn specialty tobacco which is...
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Nutritionist shares 12 tips to help busy women live a healthier lifestyle
Cap caffeine, try magnesium and switch off technology two hours before bedtime: Nutritionist shares 12 tips to help busy women live a healthier lifestyle Finding time to lead a healthy lifestyle can be challenging But there are simple ways to balance your life so you can live healthier Nutritionist Jessica Sepel shared her tips to help busy women prioritize health Finding time to lead a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. But there are simple ways to balance...
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Drinking coffee may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
A new study out of the Krembil Brain Institute, part of the Krembil Research Institute, suggests there could be more to that morning jolt of goodness than a boost in energy and attention. Drinking coffee may also protect you against developing both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. “Coffee consumption does seem to have some correlation to...
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A couple of fishy meals a week may keep the asthma away
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation, and asthma involves an inflammation of the airways. Would eating omega-3-rich fish therefore help reduce the severity of asthma? A new study indicates that the answer is likely Yes. Image: Eating plenty of fatty fish could help minimize asthma symptoms(Credit:svariophoto/Depositphotos) Led by registered dietician Maria Papamichael from Australia’s La Trobe University,...
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Best foods for a Crohn’s disease flare-up
Symptoms of Crohn’s disease often flare up suddenly. Eating the right foods can help manage and relieve these flare-ups. Crohn’s disease (CD) is a lifelong condition that causes inflammation and irritation along parts of the digestive tract. Like ulcerative colitis (UC), CD is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A CD flare–up can trigger or worsen symptoms, such as: diarrhea bloating abdominal cramping and pain nausea loss of appetite Ongoing loss...
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Longevity is NOT genetic: Study of 400 million people reveals DNA has barely any impact on how long you will live
We used to think that genetics accounted for some 15-30 percent of life expectancy Genes do influence our risks of many health concerns and disease like cancer But a new study of Ancestry.com family tree data on 400 million people shows that lifespan is less inherited than we thought Scientists at the Genetics Society of America believe that lifespans that...
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Can hydrogen peroxide help treat cancer?
People often use hydrogen peroxide to treat minor cuts and scrapes, whiten teeth, or dye their hair. Some people claim that hydrogen peroxide can help cure cancer. These claims derive from the fact that hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing liquid, which means it gives off oxygen. Low oxygen levels can cause cancer, and some people...
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Half of older women suffer incontinence, many don’t tell their doc
Nearly half of older American women have urinary incontinence, but many have not talked to a doctor about it, a new national poll shows. More than 1,000 women, aged 50 to 80, were asked questions about their bladder control. The poll found that 43 percent of those in their 50s and 60s had urinary incontinence....
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Anti-convulsant drug significantly reduced major depression symptoms
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) exhibited a significant reduction of depressive symptoms after being treated with ezogabine, an FDA approved drug used to treat seizures. After treatment, patients showed a 45 percent reduction in depression, a significant reduction in anhedonia, the inability...
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Masimo’s High Accuracy RD SET Pulse Oximeters Cleared by FDA
Masimo won FDA clearance for its RD SET sensors that feature the company’s “Measure-through Motion” and “Low Perfusion SET” pulse oximetry. The new disposable oximeters are supposedly twice as accurate than Masimo’s previous offerings for patients over 3 kg, having an accuracy spec of 1.5% at 1 standard deviation, compared to 3% before. The devices...