How Gently Tapping the Shin Heals the Brain
Your brain talks to your skeleton, and more than you probably realize. For example, doctors have long noticed something strange about people with head injuries: Their bones heal more quickly. When certain brain cells are damaged, they release…
12-year-olds with smartphones more likely to develop eating disorders at 14
SAN FRANCISCO — Children who own their own smartphone by age 12 are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms than their peers who don’t have one, according to a new study. The research, published Friday in the medical journal JAMA Network…
Here’s what you need to know about COVID-19 and flu vaccines in Minnesota this fall
As respiratory virus season approaches, Minnesota clinics and pharmacies are offering updated COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines. But changing federal guidelines have left some people uncertain about who should get vaccinated and when. The U.S. Food and…
5 Ways to Get Rid of Microplastics in Your Body
Key takeaways The human body naturally eliminates certain microplastic particles, particularly through the gastrointestinal tract, as evidenced by the presence of microplastics in urine and feces. Increasing dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole…
From lunch to the office to dinner to bed: Doctors explain how sitting all day and walking less can damage your heart
How many times have you, after having lunch or dinner, immediately sat down at your desk, opened your laptop and got back to work? For many, this is what their workday looks like. But this seemingly harmless lifestyle could have bigger consequences on…
Ebola epidemic in DRC spreads to two new health zones, says WHO | Ebola News
Health workers are battling the discovery of new Ebola cases in the border regions of Sud-Ubangi and Haut-Uélé. The Ebola virus caused by the Bundibugyo strain has spread to two new health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the World…
3 Things About Taking GLP-1 That a Dietitian Wishes People Knew
GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro can improve long-term health, but they can’t be relied on alone, Sophie Medlin, a dietitian who works with patients taking these drugs, told Business Insider. For those who need to lose weight for medical reasons,…
New guidance could help doctors correctly diagnose more heart attacks in women – WTOP News
New guidelines for diagnosing heart attacks tell doctors to consider a key difference between women and men: the levels of a protein in heart muscle cells. This change could help some women get the right diagnosis and treatment sooner, said Dr.…
Florida counties declare state of emergency over ‘extremely unusual’ dengue outbreak
Three Florida counties have declared a state of emergency as a growing outbreak of dengue fever has infected hundreds of people across the state this year. Hillsborough and Pinellas counties declared states of emergency Thursday, a day after neighboring…
Major Study Reveals How Many Servings of Whole Grains You Need to Reduce Heart Risk: ScienceAlert
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, rich in fiber, carbohydrates and nutrients. Yet many people don’t get enough of it on their plate. A major systematic review of 87 randomized trials has now determined how many servings of whole…