by Melissa Rayworth For many of us, January is all about giving things up: Maybe we’re going to stop eating meat and embrace a plant-based diet. Or we’re ready to kick excess sugar to the curb after a holiday season awash in sweets. Or we’re committed to avoiding fast food. This Jan. 17, 2020 image...
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What to know about dry mouth at night
The medical term form dry mouth is “xerostomia.” Xerostomia can be an uncomfortable condition that can affect a person’s sense of taste and may increase their risk of developing dental cavities. Some people may experience dry mouth at night. This may be due to natural variations in how much saliva the body makes, but certain...
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Supplement may help burn fat long after exercise
Gut bacteria produce an appetite suppressant than can strengthen the effect of an exercise-based weight loss program. A supplement may boost the fat-burning effects of exercise long after it has finished. The many health benefits of regular exercise are well known. However, its impact on weight loss is less clear, as exercise increases appetite, potentially...
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Thyroid 101: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
There’s a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your lower neck, the thyroid, that secretes hormones (T3 and T4) and affects almost every organ in the body, regulating metabolic processes and controlling body temperature. When the thyroid doesn’t produce a normal hormone level, either not enough or too much, thyroid disease occurs. And according to Michigan Medicine...
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What to do if bleach gets on the skin
Bleach is a common household product that many people use for cleaning and disinfecting. It can kill most types of viruses, bacteria, molds, mildew, and algae. Bleach also whitens or lightens the color of certain materials. Household bleach tends to contain 3–8% sodium hypochlorite. It is not usually toxic to the skin itself, but it can irritate...
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Think coconut oil is good for your health? Here’s what the experts are saying
by Ashley May New research on the health affects of coconut oil adds to concerns about its link to cardiovascular disease. In a new meta-analysis, published in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal Circulation, researchers reviewed 16 studies about how bodies react after eating coconut oil. They found that, according to the studies they evaluated, coconut oil significantly increased...
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Low-fat diet linked to lower testosterone levels in men
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH For the many men diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, losing weight can help increase testosterone levels. But certain diets – specifically a low-fat diet – may be associated with a small but significant reduction in testosterone, suggests a study in The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The...
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First case of new virus behind China outbreak found in Thailand: WHO
The World Health Organization confirmed Monday the first case in Thailand of a new virus from the same family as SARS that is behind a Chinese pneumonia outbreak. The UN health agency said a person travelling from Wuhan, China, had been hospitalised in Thailand on January 8 after being diagnosed with mild pneumonia. “Laboratory testing...
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CES 2020: Aktiia Optical Blood Pressure Monitor
MEDGADGET EDITORS EXCLUSIVE, MEDICINE While at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, we were happy to see Aktiia there. The Swiss company has developed optical blood pressure monitoring technology that has already been tested quite extensively as far as its accuracy (see flashbacks below). We met the co-founder and CEO of Aktiia and here’s what he...
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Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults
Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Lauren D. Oshman, MD, MPH1,2; Andrew M. Davis, MD, MPH3 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA. Published online January 13, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.18411 Guideline title Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations From the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Developer Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Release...