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Summer’s soaring temps bring the well-known risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke — but they can also take their toll on people’s moods and mental health, experts say. Higher temperatures have been linked to an uptick in emergency room visits for mental health conditions and diagnoses, as found in a 2022 study published in […]
Lounging in bed all day might seem lazy — but some Gen Z trend followers are now embracing it as a form of self-care. “Bed rotting” — the practice of spending long periods of time snuggled under the covers with snacks, screens and other creature comforts — is gaining popularity on social media. The unofficial […]
Resistance training and physical exercise plays a role in alleviating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers suggest. An article published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience said its beneficial effects serve as a “complementary treatment.” The work’s Brazilian authors from the Federal University of São Paulo and the University of São Paulo conducted experiments with transgenic […]
A Wisconsin woman’s death from an unusual fungus left her loving family reeling. Now, the family of Sonya Cruz from Ketnosha, Wisconsin, is warning others about blastomyces- a rare fungus that when disturbed releases spores into the air that can cause severe illness and death. The fungus can be found in soil, especially in moist […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fully approved a “novel” drug used to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s, the agency announced. Leqembi, which is produced by Japanese drugmaker Eisai and American-based drugmaker Biogen, was initially approved in January under the Accelerated Approval pathway. After promising clinical trials, the drug was given traditional approval Thursday. “Leqembi […]
TROUBLE IN PARADISE? – Over half of U.S. beaches were shown to contain unsafe levels of fecal contamination. Experts weigh in. Continue reading… BEDTIME BACTERIA – Sheets and pillowcases may have an alarming amount of hidden germs. Continue reading… SUN SAFETY – Here’s what to know about skin health in summer. Continue reading… INFECTION ALERT […]
The Biden administration this week ordered six companies to stop their illegal sales of food products that contain cannabis and are dressed up to look like popular kids’ snacks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent cease and desist letters to the companies for trying to get their products […]
Come on in, the water’s fine … Or is it? Beaches are among America’s biggest natural attractions, with an estimated 400 million people visiting one each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. Yet a new report suggests that the country’s coastlines may hold hidden health hazards. Roughly half of U.S. beaches were found […]
Fewer than 40% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients receive CPR before EMS teams arrive, according to the American Heart Association. Even fewer patients are treated with an automated external defibrillator or AED. New initiatives and partnerships are working to change that, with the goal of doubling the survival rate for heart attacks. “The idea is […]
New research published in the journal Neurology suggests that brushing your teeth boosts the brain — helping to reduce the risk of dementia. People with good dental hygiene had more neurons in the hippocampus, the study found; the hippocampus plays a role in memory. Gum disease and tooth loss were linked with less gray matter […]
