SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2024POSTED BY TUFTS UNIVERSITY(Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : TEETHUNIVERSITY : TUFTS UNIVERSITYToday, with the help of social media influencers and celebrities, super-white smiles have become trendy, and people have been turning to a variety of techniques to make their chompers the best and the brightest. The reassuring news, according to an expert at...
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Keeping a longer overnight fast and eating an early breakfast may be associated with a lower body mass index
September 30, 2024 by Barcelona Institute for Global Health To keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at which we eat. According to a study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, there are two specific habits that are associated...
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Conversion practice linked to greater risk of mental health symptoms, US surveys of LGBTQ+ people suggest
September 30, 2024 by Lancet People identifying as LGBTQ+ who have undergone conversion practice—commonly known as conversion therapy—are more likely to experience poor mental health, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. The findings—based on surveys of 4,426 LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S.—suggest people subjected to controversial practices targeting their gender identity...
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Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders
September 30, 2024 by Breanna Lepre and Lauren Ball, The Conversation More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population?...
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TikTok ‘sunburning’ hack won’t heal your acne—but it may put you at risk of skin cancer
September 30, 2024 by Karl Lawrence and Wisam Alwan, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public DomainSocial media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators on TikTok are claiming that getting a sunburn or spending time in a tanning bed will...
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13 Foods That Are Naturally High in Magnesium
Written by Cara Rosenbloom, RD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MDUpdated on August 5, 2024 Key takeaways: Magnesium is a mineral that’s found in nuts, grains, and beans. It’s easy to get enough magnesium because it’s found in a wide variety of foods.Some people may need to eat extra foods high in magnesium to...
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When Is Magnesium Deficiency a Problem?
Written by Joanna Jan, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MDPublished on April 14, 2022 Key takeaways: Magnesium is a mineral that helps your body work properly. But your body can’t make magnesium on its own, so it’s important to get enough of it from your diet.A low magnesium level, also called “hypomagnesemia,” is...
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Blood cancers: Expert explains what you need to know
September 30, 2024 by Robin Foster Blood cancer is not a diagnosis anyone wants to receive, but understanding the different types of this disease and how best to catch them early is essential, one expert says. First, blood cancers are far more common than you might think: One person in the United States is diagnosed...
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Sports injuries: How they’re treated, and how soon you can safely return to play
September 30, 2024 by Ernie Mundell A tumble, a tackle: Anything can bring on a sidelining sports injury. Now, four experts in such injuries at Penn State Health give advice on recovery and when it’s okay to return to play. AC shoulder sprainsThis happens when your acromioclavicular (AC) joint pops out and separates or is...
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Species Possibly Responsible for COVID Pandemic Identified
September 27, 2024 Anne-Gaëlle Moulun The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked much debate, and various hypotheses have been put forward. “My colleagues and I have examined the issue with an open mind, taking into account all possible hypotheses. The laboratory origin hypothesis was legitimate and deserved to be investigated,” Florence Débarre, a research...