Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom Seinfeld. But for some it has been a tragedy. People have died after drinking tea brewed from unwashed poppy seeds. And after eating lemon poppy seed bread or an everything bagel, mothers reportedly...
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How to slowly cut down on dietary salt
Did you know that sodium is the bad guy in salt, raising your risks for high blood pressure and other heart ills? Luckily for Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to make it easier for you and your family to eat food with less sodium. Because more than 70% of the sodium you...
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Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?
Due to differences in their metabolisms women may reap benefits from different breakfast foods compared to men. Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. The best type of breakfast for men and for women? Two very different menus, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada. The study proposes that for optimal...
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How Much Weight Can You Lose on a GLP-1 Drug? It Depends on These Factors
Ozempic Insulin injection pen for diabetics and weight lossCarolina Rudah / Getty ImagesHow much weight a person loses on liraglutide or semaglutide depends on a number of different factors, new research found.The study found that the type of medication a person takes, the treatment indication, the dosage, and other factors can have an impact on...
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Study finds RSV vaccine highly effective in protecting older adults against severe disease, hospitalization and death
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A multi-state study, published in The Lancet, is one of the first real world data analyses of the effectiveness of the RSV—short for respiratory syncytial virus—vaccine. VISION Network researchers report that across the board these vaccines were highly effective in older adults, even those with immunocompromising conditions, during the 2023–24 respiratory disease season, the...
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Can Ozempic Cause Hair Loss?
Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images Ozempic (semaglutide) is an FDA-approved injectable medication that can help treat Type 2 diabetes. Ozempic helps the body release more insulin after eating and stops the liver from making more sugar. It also slows how fast the stomach empties, which can make people feel fuller longer and lower appetite. All of...
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Why do I have hay fever? I didn’t have it as a child
Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Hay fever (or allergic rhinitis) is a long-term inflammatory condition that’s incredibly common. It affects about one-quarter of Australians. Symptoms vary but can include sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny or blocked nose. Hay fever can also contribute to sinus and ear infections, snoring, poor sleep and asthma, as well as lower performance at...
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Study finds weighted blankets improve sleep in adults
Credit: Vlada Karpovich from Pexels Weighted blankets can help to improve sleep in adults with insomnia and other mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, but results are mixed for children, a new review has found. Led by occupational therapist and Flinders University researcher Dr. Suzanne Dawson, the study found the blankets were effective in improving sleep,...
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By age two, girls are already playing outside less than boys
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The first national survey of play in preschool-aged children in Britain has found that from the age of two-years-old, girls are playing outside in nature less than boys. The research was conducted by the University of Exeter in partnership with the University of Cambridge and published in the Journal of Physical Activity...
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What causes burnout at work, and how can we prevent it?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In Europe, well over 50% of workers experience symptoms of burnout. This global phenomenon is reflected in the US, where around 52% of workers also experience this syndrome. The primary stage of becoming burnt out is known as emotional exhaustion, which can decrease productivity and have a massive impact on workers’ health. However, if employers take...