Faith Geiger Mon, June 19, 2023 at 4:00 AM MST supplement bottles on shelves Taking daily supplements can be a great way to nourish your body with any nutrients that may be missing from your diet, or even help you reach your health goals by improving functions such as metabolism, digestion, and more. However, it’s always...
By Paul McClure June 19, 2023 A new study has found that healthy older adults taking low-dose aspirin long term may be at increased risk of anemia Depositphotos A large new study has found that healthy older adults taking a long-term low dose of aspirin may be at increased risk of developing anemia. The researchers...
By Bronwyn Thompson June 18, 2023 Dr Google will examine your rash and suggest matching conditions and treatments Depositphotos While it’s not at all aimed to replace medical screening, the visual search function of Google Lens has now moved beyond identifying plants and birds to being able to act as a preliminary skin check tool....
Written by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD, MS | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD Updated on January 31, 2023 Key takeaways: Depression is a mental health condition that can affect every part of life. It can be caused by different factors, including brain function, your genetics, and medications. Many types of medications have been shown to increase...
Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHJune 19, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT Q: Why do I feel better after cutting nightshades from my diet? Should everyone avoid eating them? A: If you develop inexplicable gastrointestinal symptoms after eating nightshades, which include tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplants and peppers, you may have a food intolerance, or “sensitivity,” to them....
by University of Chicago Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While heavy drinkers can tolerate a certain amount of alcohol better than light or moderate drinkers, the concept of “holding your liquor” is more nuanced than commonly believed, according to new research from the University of Chicago. The researchers conducted the study with three groups of young adults...
Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder that causes severe weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. A person may be unable to close one eyelid. Eye care is important during recovery to help prevent dry eye and other complications. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bell’s palsy affects around...
People with osteoporosis can use natural treatment methods to help prevent or slow down the condition. Doctors may recommend natural treatments and lifestyle changes alongside medication. Depending on how much bone density a person has lost, they may require medical treatments for osteoporosis. However, natural remedies may help alleviate symptoms or slow down the progression...
by Zen Logsdon, City of Hope National Medical Center City of Hope’s Yanhong Shi, Ph.D., and her colleagues engineered healthy human skin cells containing the functional aspartoacylase (ASPA) gene into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and then differentiated the iPSCs into oligodendroglial progenitor cells, the precursor cells that produce myelin, an insulating sheath that wraps around...
by The Endocrine Society Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill. Dioxins are highly toxic compounds that are primarily produced by industrial processes, and their persistence in the environment makes them a significant public health concern. They are produced through a...
