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Protecting the family from seasonal respiratory infections

by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: They are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people who are more vulnerable. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine...

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Is “man flu” a real thing? Here’s what the research says

Sick or “man sick?” The research says there might really be a difference, but not what everyone thinks Depositphotos View 2 Images When it comes to getting a cold or the flu, there is a commonly held belief that men take it harder than women, exaggerating their symptoms and basically acting like big ol’ babies....

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Toothbrushes and showerheads covered in viruses ‘unlike anything we’ve seen before’

by Primrose Freestone, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Toothbrushes and showerheads in American homes are teeming with viruses known as bacteriophages (bacteria eaters), a new study has found. Many of these “phages”—as they’re known for short—have never been identified before. The researchers, from Northwestern University in Illinois, swabbed 92 showerheads and 36 toothbrushes. They described what they found as...

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8 Tips for Taking Medications Like Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism

Key takeaways: Table of contents Thyroid hormone meds Tips for taking Dose adjustments Drug interactions When to take Bottom line References GoodRx Health In the U.S., almost 1 in every 20 people older than 12 years old have hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels). And most are taking medications to treat it. Thyroid hormone medications help reverse the signs and symptoms of...

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WHAT’S BEHIND THE RISE IN ADHD DIAGNOSES?

In recognition of October being ADHD Awareness Month, psychology professor Kevin Antshel provides expert insights on the rising ADHD diagnosis rates and the key signs to consider when thinking about seeking an evaluation. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC...

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Regular exercise could reduce the severity of hangovers

Credit: Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Most of us have been there: a night of fun turns into a morning of regret—complete with a pounding headache, nausea and fatigue. While there are plenty of supposed hangover “cures” out there—from eating a greasy breakfast to the ill-advised “hair-of-the-dog”—a recent paper suggests that regular exercise may be the key to alleviating these dreadful...

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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...