US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on: March 16,2024

US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on:March 16,2024

A pharmacologist explains the controversy and addictive potential of the herbal substance kratom

by C. Michael White,The ConversationCredit: Anh Nguyen from PexelsThe herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of aSoutheast Asian tree, is used bynearly 2 million people&nbs

Updated on: March 26,2024

A pharmacologist explains the controversy and addictive potential of the herbal substance kratom

by C. Michael White,The ConversationCredit: Anh Nguyen from PexelsThe herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of aSoutheast Asian tree, is used bynearly 2 million people&nbs

Updated on:March 26,2024

Avoiding 'wine teeth' at those holiday parties

by Robin Foster,Rutgers UniversityThe holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth?"When you d

Updated on: March 27,2024

Avoiding 'wine teeth' at those holiday parties

by Robin Foster,Rutgers UniversityThe holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth?"When you d

Updated on:March 27,2024

Up to three daily servings of kimchi may lower men's obesity risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating up to three daily servings of the Korean classic, kimchi, may lower men's overall risk of obesity, while radish kimchi is lin

Updated on: March 16,2024

Up to three daily servings of kimchi may lower men's obesity risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating up to three daily servings of the Korean classic, kimchi, may lower men's overall risk of obesity, while radish kimchi is lin

Updated on:March 16,2024

Heart disease doesn't have to keep you from donating blood

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs blood centers and hospitals face critically low levels of blood supplies, many people with heart disease may wonder i

Updated on: March 19,2024

Heart disease doesn't have to keep you from donating blood

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs blood centers and hospitals face critically low levels of blood supplies, many people with heart disease may wonder i

Updated on:March 19,2024

Does Canada's food guide provide adequate guidance for older adults?

by McGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latestCanada's food guiderecommendations are primarily aimed at reducing chronic disease risk; however, how well does our

Updated on: March 16,2024

Does Canada's food guide provide adequate guidance for older adults?

by McGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latestCanada's food guiderecommendations are primarily aimed at reducing chronic disease risk; however, how well does our

Updated on:March 16,2024

A patch a day? Why the vitamin skin patches hyped on social media might not be for you

by Nial Wheate and Jasmine Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVitamin patches aretrending on social mediaand advertised inpostsand podcasts.Withp

Updated on: March 26,2024

A patch a day? Why the vitamin skin patches hyped on social media might not be for you

by Nial Wheate and Jasmine Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVitamin patches aretrending on social mediaand advertised inpostsand podcasts.Withp

Updated on:March 26,2024

Scientists discover neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still,

Updated on: March 16,2024

Scientists discover neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still,

Updated on:March 16,2024

After discharge from pediatric emergency, 20% of parents feel uncertain caring for their child: Study

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA cross-Canada study of the emotional needs of parents who bring their children to pediatric emergency departments shows a s

Updated on: March 26,2024

After discharge from pediatric emergency, 20% of parents feel uncertain caring for their child: Study

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA cross-Canada study of the emotional needs of parents who bring their children to pediatric emergency departments shows a s

Updated on:March 26,2024

Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

Updated on: March 16,2024

Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

Updated on:March 16,2024

Food watchdog lodges complaint over Nestle mineral water 'fraud'

Foodwatch has accused Nestle Waters and Sources Alma of fraudulently treating water they say is 'mineral water'Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday agains

Updated on: March 18,2024

Food watchdog lodges complaint over Nestle mineral water 'fraud'

Foodwatch has accused Nestle Waters and Sources Alma of fraudulently treating water they say is 'mineral water'Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday agains

Updated on:March 18,2024

How to make eating healthy easier? The answer may be on the tip of your tongue

by Michael Precker,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your New Year's resolution was to cut down on salt and sugar in your diet, you may have an unexpected ally: y

Updated on: March 18,2024

How to make eating healthy easier? The answer may be on the tip of your tongue

by Michael Precker,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your New Year's resolution was to cut down on salt and sugar in your diet, you may have an unexpected ally: y

Updated on:March 18,2024