EXPERTSDermatologist Tells Us 4 Benefits Of Using Turmeric SoapBY MONICA GILLSEPT. 7, 2024 11:30 AM ESTStefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty ImagesFor thousands of years, people have relied on the medicinal properties of the turmeric plant to treat a wide range of health conditions, such as heart disease and arthritis, to name a few. In many...
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Air travel may affect insulin pump delivery in people with type 1 diabetes
September 8, 2024 by Diabetologia Credit: CC0 Public DomainAltitude changes during commercial flights may affect the blood glucose levels of people with type 1 diabetes who are treated with insulin pump therapy, according to new research to be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid...
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How Sitting All Day Affects Your Health (and What to Do About It)
Story by Ashley Welch, Scott Haak Sitting is often necessary for a number of activities, including driving and working on a computer — but over time, a sedentary lifestyle can quietly lead to health risks. “Being sedentary means spending most of your time sitting or lying down with minimal physical activity,” says Isabel Vazquez, a...
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Experts explain the dangers of wildfire smoke and how to stay safe
September 6, 2024 by Julia Busiek, University of California A 2016 study investigated how lung tissue recovers from short-term exposure to PM2.5 in mice. Initial results (images a and c) found evidence of acute inflammation and higher white blood cell count. Ten days later (images b and d), researchers could still see soot particles trapped...
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FDA cracks down on ozone cleaners for CPAP machines
The agency sent warning letters to four companies and reminded the public it has not authorized any devices for cleaning or disinfecting CPAPs. Published Sept. 5, 2024 Elise ReuterReporter Scientists with the Food and Drug Administration test the safety and efficacy of a CPAP cleaning device. The FDA sent warning letters to four companies selling...
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Addressing the physical health risks related to excessive video gaming
Sep 6 2024 Gaming is a popular activity, especially for young people – and with summer drawing to a close, more and more children may be opting to spend time playing video games as opposed to enjoying time outdoors. Teenagers, in particular, may be turning to video games as a means to unwind from school...
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Chronic skin disorder risk reduces over smoke-free years
September 5, 2024 by Tim Tedeschi, University of Cincinnati Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe University of Cincinnati’s Robert Van Haren was featured in a MedCentral article discussing recent research that found smoking cessation significantly reduced the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa, a non-contagious chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by painful nodules, abscesses and scarring. “This study...
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Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days, study shows
September 5, 2024 by European Respiratory Society Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a study that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria. They can also reduce the onward transmission of colds...
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What Are Common Foot Problems in Older Adults, and How Do You Treat Them?
Written by Kim Grundy, PT | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MDPublished on May 16, 2024 Key takeaways: Foot problems are more likely to occur as you age. You may experience issues due to changes in your foot structure, including loss of the fat pad, joint stiffness, decreased muscle strength, or flattening of the arch.People with...
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8 Types of Medications That Can Cause Weight Gain, and What You Can Do About It
Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on January 31, 2023 Key takeaways: Some commonly prescribed medications can cause weight gain. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications have been linked to this side effect.Certain diabetes medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotics are medications that can cause weight gain. Antihistamines, some hormonal birth...