JUNE 17, 2024 by University of Southampton Sports bra heat scan. Credit: University of SouthamptonA study by the University of Southampton has revealed a surprising link between breast size and the amount of sweat produced by the breast during exercise. The study looked at 22 women of different ages and breast sizes while they ran...
JUNE 17, 2024 by Vincent Ho, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain No, you’re not imagining it. People really are more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this. But why mornings? What if you tend to poo later in the day? And is it worth training yourself to...
JUNE 18, 2024 by Mayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: CC0 Public Domain Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. When treated early, it’s also the most curable type of cancer. Mohs surgery is one of the most successful surgical treatments for removing skin cancer. The abnormal growth of skin cells...
JUNE 17, 2024 by Ernie Mundell Lizards called bearded dragons may not breathe fire, but they can be a source of one nasty infection: Salmonella. This warning came from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a health advisory on Friday, noting there have been reports of 15 salmonella illnesses linked to bearded...
JUNE 17, 2024 by University of California, Los Angeles Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJayden Galamgam, MD, pediatric dermatologist at UCLA Health, treats a variety of pediatric skin conditions including atopic dermatitis, acne, rashes, and eczema. He has also recently published on the misuse of the term “hypoallergenic” in ingredients in baby lotions and on the insect...
JUNE 17TH, 2024POSTED BY BEATA MOSTAFAVI-MICHIGAN And while most families have bedtime rituals to help their little ones ease into nighttime, many also rely on strategies that may increase sleep challenges long term, according to the University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Overall, one in four parents describe...
by British Medical Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Twelve months of heavy resistance training—exercise that makes muscles work against force—around the time of retirement preserves vital leg strength years later, show the follow-up results of a clinical trial, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. Depletion of leg muscle...
by Samuel J. White and Philippe B. Wilson, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public Domain In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues—including obesity, metabolic syndrome...
Written by Hindu Rao, PharmD, APh, BCACP | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MDUpdated on May 1, 2024 Key takeaways: Certain medications, called nephrotoxic medications, can damage your kidneys. This makes it harder for your kidneys to filter waste and other substances from your bloodstream.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), diuretics, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have...
Written by Ronilee Shye, PharmD, BCGP, BCACP, CDE | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPUpdated on April 24, 2024 Key takeaways: Eating too many rich, spicy, or sugary foods can lead to an upset stomach.There are several over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can help relieve an upset stomach. Many of these target specific symptoms, such as...
