Falls have serious consequences for seniors, especially those who live alone. Medical alert devices can notify emergency services, but they are not always worn. In addition, they do not address fall prevention by encouraging active lifestyles and physical strengthening. WalkWise hopes to fill these gaps. The Fargo, ND-based company offers a smart device that can...
Research suggests that potato protein can increase the rate of protein production in the muscles. New research suggests that potato is a plant-based source of protein that can help maintain muscle. A new study suggests that protein derived from potatoes can be of high quality and help a person develop and maintain muscle mass. The...
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hop-based dietary supplements that many women use to ease the night sweats and hot flashes commonly reported during menopause aren’t likely to cause drug interactions, new research from Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute and College of Pharmacy shows. The findings are important because while hormone replacement therapy remains the standard of...
by Trust Diya, The Conversation We know that carrying excess fat is bad for us and can contribute to a number of diseases, such as diabetes. But not all fat is created equal. While certain types of fat cells can accumulate in our bodies and cause health problems, other types have evolved to turn fuel...
In the near future, fatty liver disease is projected to become the major reason for liver transplants. A new study in mice has found that stevia extract can improve signs of the condition. Stevia extract may help combat nonalcoholic, or fatty, liver disease. Fatty liver disease, or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, involves the liver being made up...
The conspiracy theory video “Plandemic” recently went viral. Despite being taken down by YouTube and Facebook, it continues to get uploaded and viewed millions of times. The video is an interview with conspiracy theorist Judy Mikovits, a disgraced former virology researcher who believes the COVID-19 pandemic is based on vast deception, with the purpose of...
How do you stay safe now that states are reopening? An expert explains how to assess risk when reconnecting with friends and family May 18, 2020 8.20am EDT Author Ryan Malosh Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan Disclosure statement Ryan Malosh receives salary support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the...
The prevalence of asymptomatic cases—people infected with the virus who can spread it to others but don’t feel sick—is one of the most challenging aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, researchers say. In Iceland, where a broad testing effort resulted in 5% of the country’s population getting tested for COVID-19, a lab study suggested that as...
By Reginald Davey Reviewed by Michael Greenwood, M.Sc. Muscular dystrophy is a debilitating muscle disorder that causes a gradual weakening of the muscles in sufferers worldwide. Alleviating the adverse effects of the disorder are of concern to researchers and health professionals worldwide. What is muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy affects approximately 1 in 3,500 male births....
Updated at 11:16 p.m. ET The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning the public about the reliability of a widely used rapid test for the coronavirus. The test, made by Abbott Laboratories, has been linked with inaccurate results that could falsely reassure patients that they are not infected with the virus. The Trump administration has...
