Nutrigenomics is the scientific field that studies how human genetics and nutrition interact and how they affect a person’s health, well-being, and proneness to disease. The body responds to food and nutrition in various ways, including how genetics plays a role and how diet can affect gene expression. Food plays an important part in the...
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While more is better, even moderate amounts of exercise may reduce risk for common heart condition
by NYU Langone Health Credit: CC0 Public Domain Adding an extra hour every week of physical activity may lower the chance of developing the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrythmia) by 11%, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, the investigation focused on atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart’s upper...
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Secondhand clothes can be swimming in germs—what vintage shoppers need to know
by Primrose Freestone, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Demand for secondhand and vintage clothing has surged within the last few years. Pre-owned fashion is seen by many consumers as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way to expand their wardrobe. But as excited as you might be to wear your next secondhand purchase, it’s important you...
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Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple
by Rose (Shiqi) Luo, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Kate Anderson, Magdalena Plebanski and Zhen Zheng, The Conversation Determining the exact cause of someone’s death is not always easy. Credit: Pixabay/Pexels Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives. ADVERTISING But the virus, SARS-CoV-2, is still around, and for many people the...
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Hormones in flux: The unseen force affecting oral health
Heather Beasley Doyle, Tufts University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you’ve suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones might be to blame—especially if you’re a woman. As women go through life, a hormonal ebb and flow creates inflammation that reveals itself, in...
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7 Foods That Stain Your Teeth — Plus Tips to Prevent Stubborn Stains
Written by Zack Youngblood, DMD | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Published on June 24, 2024 Key takeaways: puhimec/iStock via Getty Images Plus What’s the first thing you notice about someone when you meet them? If it’s their smile, you’re not alone. A survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that almost 50% of people remember a person’s...
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How to treat a sore tongue
Tongue soreness can be widespread or occur on one or both sides of the tongue. Treatments will largely depend on the cause, but may include good oral hygiene, mouth rinses, or certain medications. A person can treat a sore tongue with some simple home remedies. However, certain health conditions may trigger tongue pain, and these...
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Prepping for colonoscopy? Expert offers tips to make things easier
by Robin Foster Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn’t make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting. Luckily, one expert has some helpful tips on how to take some of the pain out of the process. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the...
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What causes tinnitus and dizziness?
Ménière’s disease can cause tinnitus and dizziness together. Other possible causes include vestibular migraine, acoustic neuroma, intracranial hypotension, long-haul COVID-19, and more. Tinnitus refers to a ringing or other constant sound in the ears. Dizziness can cause a person to feel off balance. The treatment for tinnitus and dizziness will depend on the underlying cause,...
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Dentists Are Pulling ‘Healthy’ and Treatable Teeth To Profit From Implants, Experts Warn
(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) By Brett Kelman and Anna Werner, CBS NewsIllustration by Oona ZendaNovember 1, 2024 Republish This Story Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed. Her dentist offered to fix most of her teeth with root canals and crowns, Carroll said, but she was...