July 27, 2024 by Albert Stumm Panamanian gymnast Hillary Heron stretches as she trains for the Olympics at the No Limits Gymnastics Center in Panama City, Saturday, June 15, 2024, ahead of the Games in Paris. Stretching can help make you more flexible, improve range of motion in your joints — and feel good. Credit:...
July 26, 2024 by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the...
Health26 July 2024ByCarly Cassella (Guido Mieth/Getty Images) What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins has found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve scores on memory tests in people over the age of 60. The findings are food...
July 25, 2024 by Aaron Nieto, Baylor College of Medicine Credit: CC0 Public DomainCramps, tingling and pain in the extremities can be symptoms of poor blood circulation. Left unchecked, bad circulation can turn into worse health outcomes. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down some warning signs of bad circulation and treatment options...
July 25, 2024 by The Associated Press This image provided by Abbott shows how to identify the lot or serial number on a FreeStyle Libre 3 glucose monitors to determine whether the sensor inside is one of those being recalled by the company, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The medical device maker said some sensors on...
JULY 24, 2024 by University of North Carolina Health Care Credit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people monitor their health and address symptoms as quickly as possible to spur positive health outcomes. But for people with atrial fibrillation, also...
JULY 25, 2024 by Amy Norton, Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Probably everyone has heard the conventional wisdom that a glass of wine a day is good for you—or you’ve heard some variation of it. The problem is that it’s based on flawed scientific research, according to a new...
Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Updated on April 24, 2024 Key takeaways: Long-acting beta agonist inhalers, diuretics, and statin are among the medications most likely to cause leg cramps at night.Pregnancy, heart conditions, and liver or kidney problems can also make leg cramps more likely. Often, once your health...
Written by Khama Ennis, MD, MPH, FACEP | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD, Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPSUpdated on May 7, 2024 Key takeaways: Rarely, medications can cause new breathing problems or worsen lung conditions you already have.Some people are at a higher risk than others — especially those with lung disease, a history of...
Rachel S. Rubin, MD DISCLOSURES | July 23, 2024 This transcript has been edited for clarity. Rachel S. Rubin, MD: Hi. I’m Dr Rachel Rubin, urologist and sexual medicine specialist in the Washington, DC, area. Welcome back to another episode of Sex Matters. I have an interesting topic for you — kind of shocking, actually....
