by SRI International Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As director of SRI’s Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and well-being. Much of her work has been focused on sleep patterns in adult women, but recently her attention has turned to adolescents. Adolescence is a crucial time for developing healthy sleep patterns as...
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Semaglutide: Beware of buying the weight-loss drug online
by Margaret Steele, The Conversation The drug in Wegovy was inspired by the venom of the endangered Gila monster. Credit: Kunal Mehta/Shutterstock A few years ago, celebrity weight-control practices were out of most people’s reach. Live-in chefs and personal trainers, not to mention elaborate surgical procedures like the Brazilian butt lift, were not real options for...
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Genetics and concussion—why a minor knock can be devastating for some people
by Lyn Griffiths and Annette Greenhow, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock Concussion and head trauma is a real and serious risk for many Australians. While most people suffer acute and relatively short-lived effects, such as dizziness and headache, in some cases symptoms persist for weeks, months or years. It can result in long-term and debilitating neurological impairment....
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Hot weather can bring on kidney stones: Here’s how to cut your risk
by Cara Murez Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer. Luckily, it is possible to take steps to prevent stones from forming, primarily by increasing water intake and making small changes to your...
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What is gastritis and how is it treated?
by Miriam Jones Bradley, RN You’re feeling bloated, nauseous and in pain. What is wrong? It may be gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining that can come on suddenly or gradually. It can also lead to other problems, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Here, experts explore gastritis, its causes, risk factors, symptoms, types and treatments, including dietary changes...
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Q&A: Why do women suffer migraines more frequently and severely than men?
by Laura Kelley, CU Anschutz Medical Campus Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Ten percent of the world’s population suffers from migraines, with women suffering from the painful headaches at significantly higher rates than men, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. For National Migraine Awareness Month, Laura Kelley, media relations professional in the University of Colorado...
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Almost 10 million Americans have diabetes-linked eye disease, finds new study
by Steven Reinberg Nearly 10 million Americans are at risk for blindness from diabetic retinopathy, a new study finds. In 2021, an estimated 9.6 million people in the United States—26% of those with diabetes—had the eye illness and nearly 2 million had the most severe form, “vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy” (VTDR), researchers say. That’s 5% of those...
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Your sex life doesn’t have to suffer during menopause
by Ann Schreiber Our bodies are a stew of hormones and chemicals and enzymes and all sorts of exotic-sounding ingredients. For many women, this concoction bubbles along happily right through menopause. But for other women, it doesn’t take a chemist to know that something is out of whack. We get hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia—and...
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Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care
by Ann Schreiber Navigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mood swings to sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness. Treating those symptoms may require a mix of approaches, including medication, lifestyle adjustments and self-care strategies....
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Safely treating headaches, back pain and sore joints
By Hallie Levine June 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EDT(iStock) Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. As we age, our aches and pains can become frequent. For example, 70 percent of people between ages 50 and 80 report joint pain, according to a 2022 University of Michigan poll on healthy aging....