July 29, 2024 by Dennis Thompson Peak asthma month is upon parents as summer draws to a close, experts warn. “September is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around,” said allergist Dr. Gailen Marshall, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “September...
July 29, 2024 by Robin Foster As scorching temperatures continue to plague the United States this summer, millions of Americans are at risk for dehydration and heat-linked illness. But what about their medications? Can rising temperatures render those useless and leave patients vulnerable? Yes they can, so it’s important to understand the effects of heat...
July 29, 2024 by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraveler’s diarrhea is a common and uncomfortable digestive tract disorder that can affect people when they travel to new environments. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 70% of travelers experience episodes. It’s typically caused by eating contaminated...
July 29, 2024 by Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman Credit: CC0 Public DomainIt may seem hard to believe, but it’s been over four years since the COVID-19 pandemic ground our world to a halt, forcing us indoors and apart, and ultimately changing the way we live. It’s hard to pinpoint the true “end” of the pandemic....
July 29, 2024 by University of California, San Francisco Credit:Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at UC San Francisco have found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a younger biological age at the cellular level. They looked at how three different measures of...
JULY 15, 2024 by David Hilzenrath, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health News MitraClip. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Hellerhoff Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.In 2013, the FDA approved an implantable device to treat leaky heart valves. Among its inventors was Mehmet Oz, the former television personality and former U.S. Senate candidate widely known as “Dr....
July 27, 2024 by Albert Stumm Panamanian gymnast Hillary Heron stretches as she trains for the Olympics at the No Limits Gymnastics Center in Panama City, Saturday, June 15, 2024, ahead of the Games in Paris. Stretching can help make you more flexible, improve range of motion in your joints — and feel good. Credit:...
July 26, 2024 by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the...
Health26 July 2024ByCarly Cassella (Guido Mieth/Getty Images) What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins has found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve scores on memory tests in people over the age of 60. The findings are food...
July 25, 2024 by Aaron Nieto, Baylor College of Medicine Credit: CC0 Public DomainCramps, tingling and pain in the extremities can be symptoms of poor blood circulation. Left unchecked, bad circulation can turn into worse health outcomes. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down some warning signs of bad circulation and treatment options...
