Two teens developed severe psychiatric symptoms such as paranoia, delusions and suicidal thoughts during mild COVID-19 infections. Now, scientists think […]
Watermelon: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a deliciously healthy fruit, soaked with nutrients, low in calories and is free of fat. When […]
Colorado veterans homes followed COVID rules, audit finds
An audit of Colorado’s five veterans community living centers found they complied with the state’s rules on COVID-19 testing and […]
Oxytocin: Facts About the Cuddle Hormone
Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, a pea-sized structure at the base of […]
Health Experts Recommend Staying Away From Bacon And Liquor For Cancer-Free Lifeguard
There was a bad news for bacon and booze lovers as The World Cancer Research Fund stated to stay away from […]
‘Are You Going to Keep Me Safe?’ Hospital Workers Sound Alarm on Rising Violence
The San Leandro Hospital emergency department, where nurse Mawata Kamara works, went into lockdown recently when a visitor, agitated about […]
Anthropogenesis and COVID-19
The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS–COV-2) virus in Wuhan, China, in 2019 and the subsequent […]
These Celeb Moms Gave Birth After 40
One of our favorite myths is the idea that all mid-life pregnancies are extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. But, spoiler: That isn’t necessarily true. (By the way, same goes for those other pregnancy myths: Sweets will hurt the baby! Eating a whole pineapple will make you give birth! That half glass of wine you just drank […]
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‘Rogue’ antibodies found in brains of teens with delusions and paranoia after COVID-19
Two teens developed severe psychiatric symptoms such as paranoia, delusions and suicidal thoughts during mild COVID-19 infections. Now, scientists think they’ve identified a potential trigger: Rogue antibodies may have mistakenly attacked the teens’ brains, rather than the coronavirus. The researchers spotted these rogue antibodies in two teens who were examined at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Benioff […]
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Watermelon: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a deliciously healthy fruit, soaked with nutrients, low in calories and is free of fat. When eaten in reasonable amounts watermelon is good for you and provides many health benefits. You can eat all parts of the watermelon including the rind and seeds, according to health website Healthline. A watermelon is approximately 92% water according to […]
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Colorado veterans homes followed COVID rules, audit finds
An audit of Colorado’s five veterans community living centers found they complied with the state’s rules on COVID-19 testing and training, which may have contributed to their lower rate of cases. The audit doesn’t directly state whether all measures were effective, but it did note that the virus didn’t spread as widely in veterans facilities as it did in other […]
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Oxytocin: Facts About the Cuddle Hormone
Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain. It is sometimes known as the “cuddle hormone” or the “love hormone,” because it is released when people snuggle up or bond socially, according to Texas Medical Center. Even playing with your dog can cause an oxytocin surge, […]
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US details new international COVID-19 travel requirements
Two weeks before a new vaccination requirement kicks in for most foreign travelers to the U.S., the Biden administration detailed the new international COVID-19 air travel polices, including exemptions for kids, and new federal contact tracing requirements. Beginning on Nov. 8, foreign, non-immigrant adults traveling to the United States will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with limited exceptions, […]
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Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females
Research from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provides women protection against obesity and metabolic diseases. The study was published in Nature Metabolism. Mitochondria, explains Karthickeyan Chella Krishnan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Systems Physiology in the UC College of Medicine, produce energy […]
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Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe Celebrate Their Co-Parenting Bond on Son Deacon's 18th Birthday
Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe’s son Deacon turned 18 and his parents celebrated with warm shout-outs to each other. “Happy 18th birthday to our gorgeous, smart, talented, and caring son,” Phillippe wrote on Instagram Sunday alongside two photos of him, Deacon, and Witherspoon. “You are a true light in this world and are so loved by all who know you. […]
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Menopause skin: The 4 ways menopause takes a toll on your skin
Lisa Snowdon details the symptoms of her early menopause We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info We’re all well aware of what skin ageing entails, and wrinkles, […]
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New research finds air pollution reduces sperm counts through brain inflammation
Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions. Now, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers have shown how air pollution reduces sperm count in mice by causing inflammation in the […]
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