September 2, 2024 by Felicity Roux, HuiJun Chih, Jacqueline Hendriks and Sharyn Burns, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt is important for everyone—but especially girls, women and people who menstruate—to understand how ovulation and menstruation work. The menstrual cycle is a key indicator of overall health and sadly, issues such as pain, mood swings or...
Written by Candace Nelson, MS, CN | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPUpdated on July 12, 2023 Key takeaways: Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is key for strong bones. If your calcium levels become too low, your body takes it from your bones.Adding foods high in calcium and vitamin D to your diet will...
Written by Sophie Vergnaud, MD | Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDPublished on May 3, 2024 Key takeaways: Tirzepatide (Zepbound) isn’t currently approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but it could be as early as the end of 2024.People who could potentially benefit from the medication for OSA may already be eligible for...
Written by Cara Rosenbloom, RD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Published on July 8, 2024 Key takeaways: Calcium is an essential mineral that you can get from foods, drinks, and supplements. Good sources of calcium include dairy products, leafy greens, and calcium-fortified drinks.Signs of calcium deficiency include tingling, muscle spasms, and heart arrhythmias....
August 31, 2024 by Jocelyn Gecker Scarlett Goddard Strahan, 11, poses for a portrait at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. Credit: AP Photo/Juliana YamadaWhen she was in fifth grade, Scarlett Goddard Strahan started to worry about getting wrinkles. By the time she turned 10, Scarlett and her friends were spending...
August 31, 2024 by Robin Foster Insulin can be a critical part of managing diabetes, but patients may not know all the ins and outs of using the medication effectively. Luckily, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has plenty of information and tips on using insulin. First, there are different types of insulin, depending on how...
COMMENTARY Christopher Labos, MD, CM, MSc, FRCPC DISCLOSURES | August 30, 2024 Christopher Labos, MD CM, MSc, FRCPC In 490 BC, Pheidippides (or possibly Philippides) ran from Athens to Sparta to ask for military aid against the invading Persian army, then back to Athens, then off to the battlefield of Marathon, then back to Athens...
Natalie Rahhal·ReporterFri, August 30, 2024 at 2:00 AM MST High cholesterol is a common problem, but there are some straightforward steps you can take to lower it. (Getty Images)High cholesterol is known as the “silent killer” because there are no outward symptoms. But as it accumulates in the body, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (often referred to...
Aug 30 2024 As online gaming becomes an increasingly popular pastime among children, parents continue to grow concerned about the potential risks and dangers their children may be facing. Recent data highlights the growing need for parental vigilance in this area. A 2023 study revealed that 83% of children in the UK engage in online...
AUGUST 29TH, 2024POSTED BY ROB SPAHR-EMORY (Credit: Getty Images) TAGS PREGNANCYUNIVERSITY EMORY UNIVERSITYCommon products that women routinely apply to their skin and hair may be putting them and their babies at risk, according to a new study. The researchers found that chemicals called phenols and parabens may increase risk of hypertension and high blood pressure...
