Rebecca Pifer Senior Reporter Courtesy of Amazon Dive Brief: Amazon on Tuesday added more than 15 new manufacturer-sponsored coupons for insulin brands and diabetes care products to its online pharmacy. The additions bring Amazon’s manufacturer coupons that are automatically applied during check-out for eligible customers to 36. The new coupons include some of the most commonly prescribed...
by Samantha Laine Perfas, Harvard University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain You can already track your steps, your sleep—why not track your mood? Apple’s latest software updates for its iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch will now allow users to log and track their moods. They are far from the first tech company to offer this, but with the...
by American Physiological Society Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain There is new evidence that bolsters a possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder. Their study, conducted in humans, showed that circulating endothelial cell-derived microvesicles (tiny, bubble-like particles released into the bloodstream during inflammation) from e-cigarette...
Reproduced from KFF; Chart: Axios Visuals Addiction is affecting the family relationships, mental health and finances of most adults in the U.S., according to a new KFF poll. Why it matters: The findings are the latest to reveal how the worsening substance use crisis is weighing on people’s lives, regardless of whether they’re personally experiencing addiction. More than...
While more research is necessary, some evidence suggests ginger may help manage blood sugar levels. As such, people with diabetes can safely consume ginger as part of a healthy eating plan. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder. It can affect how the body produces and utilizes insulin. This hormone plays a role in regulating blood...
Sleep crust is a combination of skin cells, tears, and mucus that accumulates naturally during sleep. Sometimes, sleep crust may signal an eye infection or other conditions. Sleep crust, which people may also call eye gunk or simply “sleep,” is fairly common. It comprises a combination of mucus, tears, and skin cells. The medical term...
Written by Angela Dunn, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MDUpdated on July 17, 2023 Key takeaways: Drinking too much water can be dangerous when it leads to low sodium levels in the blood. This is called hyponatremia, and severe cases can be life-threatening. This is rarely a problem for healthy people. But...
by University of York Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Older adults who play digital puzzle games have the same memory abilities as people in their 20s, a new study has shown. The study, from the University of York, also found that adults aged 60 and over who play digital puzzle games had a greater ability to ignore...
Alyssa Sybertz and Kate ArcellSun, August 13, 2023 at 12:30 AM MST If you love a sweet-tart treat, you’re in luck — and your body will thank you for every delicious sip. Tart cherry juice not only makes a wonderful addition to cocktails, mocktails and smoothies, it can also keep you healthy and happy. Whether...
HEALTH 14 August 2023 By ISSAM AHMED, AFP A bottle of Doxycycline Hyclate. (AFP) The United States is set to roll out a powerful new weapon in the long fight against sexually transmitted infections: a decades-old antibiotic repurposed as a preventative pill. DoxyPEP, or doxycycline used as a post-exposure prophylaxis, has been found to significantly cut...
