by James Cook University Jelleke Vanooteghem. Credit: James Cook University James Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi-year study comparing mole counts on more than 500 under 4-year-olds. Dr. Simone Harrison, director and principal research fellow of JCU’s Skin Cancer Research unit said the number of pigmented moles...
by Sue Benzuly, RN A bout of traveler’s diarrhea can really put a damper on your vacation. Here, experts break down what traveler’s diarrhea is, including its causes, symptoms and treatment, so you can get back to enjoying your trip as quickly as possible. What is traveler’s diarrhea? Put simply, traveler’s diarrhea is frequent, loose, watery stools...
by Kirstie Ganobsik Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical. The American Liver Foundation estimates that it affects about 2.7 million people in the United States today. To help you protect yourself against this virus, liver experts describe how you get hepatitis C,...
by Ann Schreiber Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of lives worldwide, robbing patients of their memories and thinking abilities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. In this article, experts shed light on the signs of both early and late Alzheimer’s, providing...
By Paul McClure June 16, 2023 A new study has examined the effect that taking ADHD medication when you don’t have ADHD has on cognitive performance Depositphotos A new study may be bad news for people who take so-called ‘smart drugs,’ usually prescribed to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), thinking they will increase...
Jun 14, 2023 by Natali Anderson Fruit from the Japanese plum tree (Prunus mume) is a traditional food in Japan. Traditionally referred to as ‘Ume,’ the raw fruit contains toxins, and is therefore processed into juice or wine safe for consumption. Recently, bainiku-ekisu, an infused juice concentrate of Prunus mume, has attracted attention as a health promoting supplement....
Ariel Schwartz Jun 14, 2023, 10:19 AM MST Branneisha Cooper before and after going on Mounjaro. Branneisha Cooper An increasing number of women with PCOS are taking drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Women with PCOS told Insider that Mounjaro helped them have regular menstrual cycles and lose weight. Eventually these drugs could be the “gold standard” for PCOS...
by Rebekah Fenton Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Starting at about age 7 through age 18, children and teens need a number of important vaccines to protect them. The vaccines that are recommended for them help prevent major health problems, including infertility, muscle paralysis, brain damage, blindness, deafness and cancer. The American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers...
by Mandi Harenberg Hepatitis C is often missed in the early stages of infection, so you need to know what symptoms might spell trouble. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hepatitis C infections, which attack the liver, are increasing at a faster rate than a decade ago. While there’s no need for...
BMJ Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer today can expect to become long term cancer survivors, finds a study published by The BMJ today. The findings show that the average risk of dying from breast cancer in the five years after a diagnosis has fallen from 14% to 5% since the 1990s. For those diagnosed...
