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One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: Study

One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEverybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often?A new study published Tuesday inCell Reports Medicinereveals thatbowelmovement f

One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEverybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often?A new study published Tuesday inCell Reports Medicinereveals thatbowelmovement f
Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe search for alcohol hangover cures is asold as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies aresold, but scientific evidence

Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe search for alcohol hangover cures is asold as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies aresold, but scientific evidence
The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt might be an exaggeration to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," but significant research indicates that

The type of workstation you use could make a difference in your health and productivity

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt might be an exaggeration to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," but significant research indicates that
Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the work day? Here's what that may mean for your health

Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the work day? Here's what that may mean for your health

by Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people aredrinking lesssugary soft drink than in the past. This is a great win for public health, given t

Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the work day? Here's what that may mean for your health

by Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people aredrinking lesssugary soft drink than in the past. This is a great win for public health, given t
Feds issue warnings on 'copycat' delta-8 products that mimic popular foods

Feds issue warnings on 'copycat' delta-8 products that mimic popular foods

by Robin FosterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of food products containing delta-8 THC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commiss

Feds issue warnings on 'copycat' delta-8 products that mimic popular foods

by Robin FosterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of food products containing delta-8 THC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commiss
Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings of a small comparative study published in the open access journalBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicinesuggest resistance e

Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings of a small comparative study published in the open access journalBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicinesuggest resistance e
Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, study finds

Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, study finds

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on thousands of proteins measured from a drop of blood demonstrates the ability of proteins to predict the onset of ma

Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, study finds

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on thousands of proteins measured from a drop of blood demonstrates the ability of proteins to predict the onset of ma
Climate change may be keeping patients from vital doctor appointments

Climate change may be keeping patients from vital doctor appointments

byDrexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTemperature extremes, becoming increasingly frequent due to growing global climate change, are associated with higher rates of missed primary

Climate change may be keeping patients from vital doctor appointments

byDrexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTemperature extremes, becoming increasingly frequent due to growing global climate change, are associated with higher rates of missed primary
Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests

Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests

by Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)Credit: CC0 Public DomainOutdated and inflexible medical information systems are harmful to transgender and gender diverse (TGD)

Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests

by Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)Credit: CC0 Public DomainOutdated and inflexible medical information systems are harmful to transgender and gender diverse (TGD)
Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur

Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neur