Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?

by Florida Atlantic UniversityUltra-processed foods are packed with additives and emulsifiers that strip food of healthy ingredients that could be detrimental to human health. Credit: Alex Dolce,

Updated on: March 15,2024

Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?

by Florida Atlantic UniversityUltra-processed foods are packed with additives and emulsifiers that strip food of healthy ingredients that could be detrimental to human health. Credit: Alex Dolce,

Updated on:March 15,2024

Asbestos in mulch? Here's the risk if you've been exposed

by Peter Franklin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMulch containing asbestos has now been found at41 locationsin New South Wales, including Sydney parks,schools

Updated on: March 15,2024

Asbestos in mulch? Here's the risk if you've been exposed

by Peter Franklin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMulch containing asbestos has now been found at41 locationsin New South Wales, including Sydney parks,schools

Updated on:March 15,2024

A prescription for improving medical communication

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we approach the four-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, health misinformation continue

Updated on: March 15,2024

A prescription for improving medical communication

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we approach the four-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, health misinformation continue

Updated on:March 15,2024

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoes living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need?Even though thefederal governm

Updated on: March 15,2024

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoes living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need?Even though thefederal governm

Updated on:March 15,2024

Identify coma

Coma is a profound state of unconsciousness in which an individual is unresponsive to stimuli and unable to wake up. Unlike lethargy and drowsiness, coma is a medical emergency and usually indicates s

Updated on: March 15,2024

Identify coma

Coma is a profound state of unconsciousness in which an individual is unresponsive to stimuli and unable to wake up. Unlike lethargy and drowsiness, coma is a medical emergency and usually indicates s

Updated on:March 15,2024

Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

by BioMed CentralCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated with both a decreased risk o

Updated on: March 15,2024

Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

by BioMed CentralCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated with both a decreased risk o

Updated on:March 15,2024

Beyond BMI, researcher says complete approach to measuring health is better

by Ohio State University Medical CenterBarbara Bawer, MD, a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says there are many clues to evaluating overall health an

Updated on: March 15,2024

Beyond BMI, researcher says complete approach to measuring health is better

by Ohio State University Medical CenterBarbara Bawer, MD, a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says there are many clues to evaluating overall health an

Updated on:March 15,2024

Can cold weather cause a cold?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not pr

Updated on: March 15,2024

Can cold weather cause a cold?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not pr

Updated on:March 15,2024

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive

Updated on: March 15,2024

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive

Updated on:March 15,2024

Can honey help with coughs?

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be

Updated on: March 15,2024

Can honey help with coughs?

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be

Updated on:March 15,2024

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention tips during cold weather

by Taylor BarnesTaylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith below-freezing temperatures, Houstonians are doing their best to find ways to keep warm, but certain

Updated on: March 15,2024

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention tips during cold weather

by Taylor BarnesTaylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith below-freezing temperatures, Houstonians are doing their best to find ways to keep warm, but certain

Updated on:March 15,2024

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe

Updated on: January 28,2024

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe

Updated on:January 28,2024