September 17, 2024 by The Endocrine Society Credit: CC0 Public DomainConsuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The paper is titled “Habitual...
New COVID XEC variant explained: Symptoms, spread and what to know as fall, winter approachThe variant has been largely spreading abroad, with countries like Denmark, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands seeing the largest spikesBy NBC Chicago Staff and Associated Press • Published 6 hours ago • Updated 4 hours agoIt may still feel like...
Health & Wellbeing By Michael IrvingSeptember 16, 2024 “Golden Lettuce” is genetically engineered to have higher levels of the antioxidant beta-carotene, hence the yellow color IBMCP Most of us don’t eat as much fruit and veggies as we know we should, but that goal might now be a bit more achievable. Scientists in Spain have...
September 16, 2024 by Athalie Redwood-Brown and Jen Wilson, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlexibility might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about health and fitness, but it’s one of the most important aspects of maintaining your body’s overall well-being. Simply put, flexibility is all about how easily your...
Written by Angela Haupt | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPublished on October 13, 2023 Key takeaways: Blood clots can happen anywhere in the body but are common in the legs. Clots can also break off and travel to the lungs.Risk factors for blood clots include surgery, sitting for a long time, and taking hormonal...
September 16, 2024 by Dennis Thompson Vaping may look cool when you’re young, but it appears to be dulling the brains of college students, a new study warns. College students who vape have lower cognitive function scores than those who don’t, researchers reported Sunday at the American Neurological Association’s annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. And...
September 16, 2024 by Rachana Pradhan, KFF Health News Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Jessica Staten’s kidney stones wouldn’t pass, she said, her doctor suggested a procedure to “blow ’em up.” She went to have it done last November at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington, one of nine hospitals that the Catholic health system...
September 16, 2024 by Robin Foster Beans may sometimes give you gas, but one expert says that shouldn’t stop you from finding ways to include them in your diet. Why? Because they are packed with nutrients that contribute to good health. “Beans are in a unique category because they are a protein source, but they...
Individuals with Medicare Part B can choose to cancel this plan at any time. However, there are risks and considerations they may want to consider before they do. People with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) can only cancel (drop) Part A if they pay a monthly premium. However, most people are eligible for...
Generally, an individual enrolls in Medicare when they turn 65 years old. However, a person may choose other healthcare options or opt out of the program. Medicare is available to United States citizens and long-term residents who are 65 years old or older. In some cases they may be automatically enrolled in the program. This...
