Whether inserted, ingested or implanted, batteries are a matter of life and death

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you've heard about the case of the Australian man who needed emergency removal of thethree "button" batteri

Updated on: March 21,2024

Whether inserted, ingested or implanted, batteries are a matter of life and death

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you've heard about the case of the Australian man who needed emergency removal of thethree "button" batteri

Updated on:March 21,2024

Knowledge translation materials can promote discussions between Asian men with diabetes and their physicians about ED

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers studied communication about erectile dysfunction (ED) between doctors and 120 Asian male patients with diabetes in a p

Updated on: March 27,2024

Knowledge translation materials can promote discussions between Asian men with diabetes and their physicians about ED

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers studied communication about erectile dysfunction (ED) between doctors and 120 Asian male patients with diabetes in a p

Updated on:March 27,2024

Long and irregular work hours may impair sleep

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have atypical work patterns, such as shift workers and those who work on the weekend, have worse quality and quantity of sl

Updated on: March 27,2024

Long and irregular work hours may impair sleep

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have atypical work patterns, such as shift workers and those who work on the weekend, have worse quality and quantity of sl

Updated on:March 27,2024

More cancers linked to contaminated water at camp Lejeune

by Robin FosterA much anticipated government study finds that military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1975 and 1985 face at least a 20% higher risk for certain cancers t

Updated on: March 16,2024

More cancers linked to contaminated water at camp Lejeune

by Robin FosterA much anticipated government study finds that military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1975 and 1985 face at least a 20% higher risk for certain cancers t

Updated on:March 16,2024

Toronto police data underreports cyclist and pedestrian injuries, study finds

by York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCycling and pedestrian injuries are severely underrepresented by police data, particularly those not involving a motor vehicle, according to&nb

Updated on: March 23,2024

Toronto police data underreports cyclist and pedestrian injuries, study finds

by York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCycling and pedestrian injuries are severely underrepresented by police data, particularly those not involving a motor vehicle, according to&nb

Updated on:March 23,2024

As blizzards bear down, stay safe from carbon monoxide dangers

by Cara MurezWith blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock."I

Updated on: March 14,2024

As blizzards bear down, stay safe from carbon monoxide dangers

by Cara MurezWith blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock."I

Updated on:March 14,2024

Dietitian breaks down the science, sifts through the myths, and offers a different way to think about food

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CRC PressWith so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.Joyc

Updated on: March 19,2024

Dietitian breaks down the science, sifts through the myths, and offers a different way to think about food

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CRC PressWith so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.Joyc

Updated on:March 19,2024

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

by BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and MORIAH BALINGITCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFour years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the

Updated on: March 16,2024

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

by BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and MORIAH BALINGITCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFour years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the

Updated on:March 16,2024

Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

by Mike StobbeNeti pots are seen, Jan. 30, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, published a report that for the first time connects Acan

Updated on: March 19,2024

Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

by Mike StobbeNeti pots are seen, Jan. 30, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, published a report that for the first time connects Acan

Updated on:March 19,2024

What your blood can tell you about your health

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can

Updated on: March 18,2024

What your blood can tell you about your health

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can

Updated on:March 18,2024

Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered

by Patty Cox,Florida State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking a break from drinking alcohol even for just one month can lead to surprising and significant improvements in both ph

Updated on: March 18,2024

Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered

by Patty Cox,Florida State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking a break from drinking alcohol even for just one month can lead to surprising and significant improvements in both ph

Updated on:March 18,2024

Tips to help your skin thrive this winter

by Carole Tanzer MillerWinter isn't kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash"—dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and bur

Updated on: March 15,2024

Tips to help your skin thrive this winter

by Carole Tanzer MillerWinter isn't kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash"—dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and bur

Updated on:March 15,2024