by Bill Snyder, Vanderbilt University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is made up of two kinds of matter: the nerve cell bodies (gray matter), which process sensation, control voluntary movement, and enable speech, learning and cognition, and the axons (white matter), which connect cells to each other and project to the rest of the body....
Understanding the relationships within the microbiome opens the door to a new world of medical opportunities for conditions from Inflammatory Bowel Disease to infections, autoimmune diseases and cancers.Peer-Reviewed Publication HUDSON INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CREDIT: HUDSON INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH The more diverse species in your gut, the better it is for your health. Now...
By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAIL ONLINE PUBLISHED: 05:53 EDT, 16 October 2023 | UPDATED: 10:02 EDT, 16 October 2023 Dangerous signs of breast cancer other than lumps can lead to early diagnosis Less than half of women know lesser-known warning signs, US survey reveals Nine in ten women know a lump is a tell-tale sign of breast cancer — but...
Acid reflux causes a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Drinking water, low fat milk, and herbal teas may help manage it. Alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and sodas may worsen symptoms. Acid reflux, or heartburn, occurs when stomach acid flows back up into a person’s esophagus. It is common for people to experience acid reflux...
Editors’ notes SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 by Case Western Reserve University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the past decade, products bearing “gluten-free” labels have taken grocery store shelves by storm. But for generations of people who learned about food groups from visuals of pyramids with “breads and cereals” as their base, these products may prompt the question: Are...
Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Key takeaways: There can be a few reasons why you might need to pee more often. Taking certain medications may be one of those reasons. In some cases, it may be a desired effect of your medication. But in other cases, it may be an...
by Nial Wheate and Jessica Pace, The Conversation ‘Budget Ozempic’ is really a laxative. Credit: ShutterstockSocial media is lighting up over what influencers are calling “budget Ozempic.” These are drugs normally used as laxatives and stool softeners, but people are taking them to lose weight. The demand is so high in the United States, there are...
by Nick Fuller, The Conversation Credit: ShutterstockOur metabolism is the force inside our bodies that mysteriously decides whether to convert the food we eat into a burst of energy, or extra kilos on the scales. A “slow” or “sluggish” metabolism is often the first thing we blame when we struggle to lose weight. As a result,...
Sara Moniuszko Thu, September 14, 2023 Overdose deaths in the U.S. involving fentanyl and stimulants have increased more than 50-fold since 2010, a new study found. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction Thursday, researchers say 235 deaths due to this mix of drugs occurred in 2010 (0.6%) compared with 34,429 deaths in 2021 (32.3%). “We’re...
Dry eyes usually occur when the body produces insufficient tears to moisturize the eyes. This may cause itching and vision problems. Dry eyes are a common health concern, affecting nearly 16 million peopleTrusted Source in the United States. They are typically caused by an insufficient production of fluid, or tears, which moisturize the eyes. Dry...
