September 10, 2024 by Mary Bushell, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever been instructed to take your medicine with food and wondered why? Perhaps you’ve wondered if you really need to? There are varied reasons, and sometimes complex science and chemistry, behind why you may be advised to take a medicine with food....
September 10, 2024 by Curtin University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurtin University researchers have trialed an online nutrition education program designed to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their symptoms through healthy eating. “Eating Well with MS” was co-created with the MS community and provides a tailored approach to meet the specific needs of people...
September 10, 2024 by University College London Credit: Brain Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae269Heat waves can worsen abnormal excitability of the brain in people with epilepsy, finds a new small-scale patient study by clinical scientists at UCL. The research, published in Brain Communications, used intracranial electroencephalography (icEEG) tests. Small electrodes were inserted into the substance of...
September 10, 2024 by Brooke Pier, Pennsylvania State University Guar gum exacerbated DSS-induced acute colitis. Credit: Gut Microbes (2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2341457For many people, an enjoyable summer staple food is a scoop of their favorite ice cream. What they may not know is that this creamy treat often contains refined dietary fibers, such as guar gum,...
September 10, 2024 by Christopher Damman, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIs the adage “calories in, calories out” true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced. From the moment food touches your tongue to the time it leaves your body, your digestive system and gut microbiome work to extract its...
September 10, 2024 by Ann Kellett, Texas A&M University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe aging process can lead to diminished cognitive functioning for older adults. In addition, about 10 percent of people previously diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia every year. Although a few studies have found that activities...
September 10, 2024 by Robin Foster The latest AirPods from Apple will come with built-in hearing aids, the company announced Monday. Designed as an over-the-counter hearing aid feature for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, users take hearing tests on iPhones or iPads running iOS 18, and then their AirPods make “personalized dynamic adjustments”...
September 10, 2024 by Maureen Downey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Credit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsWhen my kids were young, I kept a stack of parenting books to consult on teething, toddler tantrums and bedtime routines. More often, however, I took my child-rearing questions to parents I met on the playground or in the neighborhood. My own...
September 10, 2024 by The North American Menopause Society Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent studies show that women can experience bothersome menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, for longer than originally estimated. As a result, more research is focusing on the long-term effects of hormone therapy. A new study suggests certain estrogen-based hormone therapies have favorable long-term...
Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D plans can deny coverage for a health service or medication. However, individuals have a legal right to appeal the decision if they think it is incorrect. A person can submit an application form with a statement, as well as some supporting evidence, outlining why they disagree with Medicare’s...
