You can now order all kinds of medical tests online: Research shows this is (mostly) a bad idea

by Patti Shih, Fiona Stanaway, Katy Bell and Stacy Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us have done countless rapid antigen tests (RATs) over the course of the pande

Updated on: March 18,2024

You can now order all kinds of medical tests online: Research shows this is (mostly) a bad idea

by Patti Shih, Fiona Stanaway, Katy Bell and Stacy Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us have done countless rapid antigen tests (RATs) over the course of the pande

Updated on:March 18,2024

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on: August 21,2024

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on:August 21,2024

Is it broken? A strain or sprain? How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back

by Myles Murphy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are back at school, playgrounds, sport and general mucking around. This can lead to two things: happy children and injuries.

Updated on: March 18,2024

Is it broken? A strain or sprain? How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back

by Myles Murphy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are back at school, playgrounds, sport and general mucking around. This can lead to two things: happy children and injuries.

Updated on:March 18,2024

Why you should take vitamin D this winter

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityShould you supplement with these vitamin D capsules? Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityThe days are finally getting longer, but t

Updated on: March 21,2024

Why you should take vitamin D this winter

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityShould you supplement with these vitamin D capsules? Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityThe days are finally getting longer, but t

Updated on:March 21,2024

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

Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

Updated on: March 16,2024

Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

Updated on:March 16,2024

Study links social media use to increased inflammation over time

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University at Buffalo social scientist has extended a line of research that has already suggested an association between

Updated on: March 23,2024

Study links social media use to increased inflammation over time

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University at Buffalo social scientist has extended a line of research that has already suggested an association between

Updated on:March 23,2024

Infant health suffered during baby formula shortage, study finds

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nationwide baby formula shortage two years ago forced many parents to involuntarily switch brands or types. A recent survey from r

Updated on: March 19,2024

Infant health suffered during baby formula shortage, study finds

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nationwide baby formula shortage two years ago forced many parents to involuntarily switch brands or types. A recent survey from r

Updated on:March 19,2024

Why do(n't) people support being nudged towards healthier diets?

by University of GöttingenResearchers conducted an online survey to analyze support for five different nudge scenarios. Then, one aspect of the design was changed, allowing the researchers to pin

Updated on: March 21,2024

Why do(n't) people support being nudged towards healthier diets?

by University of GöttingenResearchers conducted an online survey to analyze support for five different nudge scenarios. Then, one aspect of the design was changed, allowing the researchers to pin

Updated on:March 21,2024

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on: July 10,2024

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on:July 10,2024

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

How eating disorders can damage the heart

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery 52 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from an eating disorder. Some of those deaths will be from cardiovascula

Updated on: March 27,2024

How eating disorders can damage the heart

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery 52 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from an eating disorder. Some of those deaths will be from cardiovascula

Updated on:March 27,2024