By Rachel Nall MSN CRNA Reviewed by Cameron White, MD, MPH Many people think of chickenpox as a childhood disease, but adults can get it, too. In a healthy person, the varicella-zoster — or chickenpox — virus usually causes mild symptoms. However, in adults with chronic medical issues, especially those with weakened immune systems, more severe symptoms are possible....
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Home remedies to get rid of pimples fast
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA Reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN Pimples are a common problem that people of all ages can face. When someone has a breakout, they may want to know how to get rid of their pimples fast. While a person may not completely eliminate pimples in a day, they can make some...
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The 7 best supplements for keto diets
By Jennifer Berry Reviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD The ketogenic diet is a popular diet for weight loss and general health. Some supplements can improve the effectiveness of the diet, while others prevent nutrient deficiencies or ease the side effects. The ketogenic diet, which people commonly call the keto diet, focuses on high fat...
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New study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
Findings in Journal of Nutrition show positive outcomes for cancer and other diseases in women FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER SEATTLE — September 4, 2019 — A team led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has identified several women’s health benefits from a low-fat diet. The findings, published in the September issue of the Journal of Nutrition, found...
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Sleeping too much—or too little—boosts heart attack risk
by University of Colorado at Boulder Credit: CC0 Public Domain Even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease, skimping on sleep—or getting too much of it—can boost your risk of heart attack, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of nearly a half-million people. The research,...
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Vaping may harm fertility in young women
E-cigarette use during pregnancy impairs metabolic health in daughters, mouse study finds THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY E-cigarette usage may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes, according to a mouse study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Many young and pregnant women are using e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking, but little is known about the effects on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. E-cigarettes are driving...
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Sugar-free diet sodas linked to higher risk of death
Rachel Grumman Bender Beauty and Style Editor Here’s yet another reason to ditch diet soda. While several studies have already shown the health risks of drinking sugary beverages (from weight gain to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease), a new study of nearly 452,000 people found that even sugar-free diet sodas are linked to a...
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How to Support a Loved One with Body Dysmorphia
By Clare Knight, B.Sc.Reviewed by Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Body dysmorphia is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). An individual suffering from body dysmorphia perceives gross imperfections with their appearance. These imperfections are often imaginative or too subtle to be noticed by anyone else. However, for people with body dysmorphia they are occupying a big...
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Suicide and self-harm risk is nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome
Posted Today Restless legs syndrome was associated with a nearly tripled risk of suicide and self-harm in a new study led by Penn State researchers. Using Big Data, the researchers found that people with restless legs syndrome (RLS) had a 2.7-fold higher risk of suicide or self-harm, even when the researchers controlled for such conditions...
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Medicare patients with multiple sclerosis bear the burden of rising drug prices
by University of Pittsburgh Over the course of a decade, out-of-pocket costs for multiple sclerosis drugs rose more than sevenfold for Medicare Part D beneficiaries, according to a JAMA Neurology study published today by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. Using Medicare claims data from 2006-2016, the researchers looked at trends in multiple sclerosis drug...