Posted Today Nutrition scientist Maryam Hamidi, PhD, conducted research recently which required her to repeatedly stay awake from 8 a.m. until 5 a.m. the next day. As part of the study, she also needed to keep supplies of both healthy and unhealthy snacks stacked in her office. Then, somewhere along the line, Hamidi, who has...
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Particles Emitted by Consumer 3D Printers Could Hurt Indoor Air Quality
Posted Today Consumer-grade 3D printers have grown in popularity in recent years, but the particles emitted from such devices can negatively impact indoor air quality and have the potential to harm respiratory health, according to a study from researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and UL Chemical Safety. For the study, which was published...
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CTE RISK GOES UP 30% FOR EACH YEAR OF PLAYING FOOTBALL
For every year of absorbing the pounding and repeated head collisions that come with playing football, a person’s risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy increases by 30%, according to new research. For every 2.6 years of play, the risk of developing the condition doubles, the study finds. These new findings from an analysis of 266 deceased former...
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STD rates continue to rise in the U.S.
by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter STD rates in the United States are continuing a years-long climb—including a sharp rise in the number of babies born with syphilis. A new government report finds that combined cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia reached an all-time high in 2018. Nearly 2.5 million cases of these sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were reported to the...
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When to dispose of preserved foods
FoodKeeper App The FoodKeeper helps you understand food and beverages storage. It will help you maximize the freshness and quality of items. By doing so you will be able to keep items fresh longer than if they were not stored properly. It was developed by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, with Cornell University...
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What is claudication?
By Jennifer Huizen Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS Claudication is muscular pain, cramping, or fatigue that typically occurs during exercise and goes away with rest. Claudication is primarily a symptom of conditions that reduce blood flow in the legs, especially peripheral artery disease (PAD). The term claudication comes from the Latin...
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What causes sores on the penis?
By Jayne Leonard Reviewed by Stacy Sampson, DO A sore is a painful bump or wound. Sores can appear on any part of the skin, including on the penis. Penis sores often result from a sexually transmitted infection or a skin condition. While some penis sores will clear up on their own, many require treatment to prevent symptoms...
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Tips for cleaning and unclogging nose pores
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA Reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN Pores are openings in the skin that contain hair follicles. Keeping pores clean prevents them from becoming clogged and promotes healthy skin. Most areas of skin on the body contain pores, including the skin on the nose. Although the pores are usually small and difficult to...
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What are the health benefits of triphala?
By Jennifer Berry Reviewed by Zara Risoldi Cochrane, PharmD, MS, FASCP Triphala is an ancient herbal remedy with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. Triphala may have various health benefits, such as improving oral and digestive health and supporting skin healing. Triphala is an herbal preparation used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a combination of three plants...
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Craving junk food after a sleepless night?
Blame your nose, which sniffs out high fat, calorie-dense food NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Sleep-deprived subjects gobbled doughnuts and potato chips Brain zeroes in on smells of energy-rich food After sleepless night, your ‘tired’ nose fails to talk to brain regions directing food choices CHICAGO — When you’re sleep deprived, you tend to reach for doughnuts, fries...