People may only be able to breathe through one nostril due to congestion, allergies, a blockage, or natural changes in the nasal cycle. This is not uncommon and may get better on its own. The nasal cycle refers to the way tissue inside the nose regulates the size of the air passages, opening or narrowing...
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Here’s why you might – or might not – want to add sugar to your coffee
By Michael Franco December 24, 2024 A new study shows that adding sugar to coffee can have a surprising effect on circadian rhythms Depositphotos View 1 Images A new study turned up a surprising effect of having caffeine with a sweetener. For some java drinkers, it could be a way to get more out of the...
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Lipoma (lump under skin)
A lipoma is a lump under the skin that occurs due to an overgrowth of fat cells. Lipomas are typically harmless but people may wish to remove one that causes pain, complications, or other symptoms Lipomas can occur anywhere on the body where fat cells are present, but they tend to appear on the shoulders,...
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The recommended women’s health screening that rarely happens
Every adult woman should be screened for incontinence Adobe By Milena M. Weinstein and Samantha J. Pulliam Dec. 23, 2024 Weinstein is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Harvard Medical School. Pulliam is an assistant professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts University School of Medicine....
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How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
by Amy Maxmen Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders slack. But the scale of the farmers’...
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Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells
by Autonomous University of Barcelona Graphical abstract. Credit: Chemosphere (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736 UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream...
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The rise in children’s melatonin use and what experts want you to know
by Avery Newmark Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Packed holiday schedules, no school, disrupted bedtime routines—a parent’s worst nightmare. And if you are one of the many turning to melatonin to help their little ones get to sleep, you may want to think again. New research suggests this increasingly popular solution deserves a closer look. ADVERTISING...
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Probiotic supplements may improve working memory
byEric W. Dolan December 18, 2024 in Cognitive Science A new study published in Nutritional Neuroscience examined how probiotic supplements, a prebiotic-rich diet, or their combination (synbiotic treatment) impact cognitive function in adults with low mood and dietary improvement potential. The randomized controlled trial provides tentative evidence that probiotic supplementation might improve working memory. However, the findings are...
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The weird place you can get an STI that everyone can see — it causes itching, swelling and discharge
By Tracy Swartz Published Dec. 20, 2024, 6:00 a.m. ET17 Comments Sexually transmitted infections are most commonly found on the genitals, anus and mouth. A medical group is warning that another body part can become itchy, irritated, crusty and leaky from an STI.Getty Images/iStockphoto This is just swell. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) — which affect one in five...
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What Works to Treat Dry Eye? The Best Eye Drops and Home Remedies
Written by Hindu Rao, PharmD, APh, BCACP | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Updated on August 26, 2024print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Table of contents Causes Dry eye treatments The best option Bottom line References The Importance of Finding the Right Treatment for Dry Eye 0 seconds of 1 minute, 42 secondsVolume 90% 01:42 Featuring Danielle Trief, MD Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz,...