Brush your teeth every day to prevent STROKE: Adults with gum disease ‘are twice as likely to get killer blood blockages in the brain’ Adults with gum disease, which can be prevented by brushing your teeth, are at higher risk of stroke, research has warned. Researchers found healthy people with gum disease were twice as […]
Can pollution face masks really protect us from exposure to toxic particles?
An estimated 28,000 to 36,000 deaths a year in the UK are attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution. Exposure to air pollution can cause a range of serious health complications, including lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Pollution can come from a variety of sources, including wood burning fires and fossil fuels. But research […]
Dr. Oz reacts to coronavirus outbreak: Very hard to 'wall it in' once it starts
Dr. Oz on coronavirus outbreak, breakfast battle with Mark Wahlberg Dr. Mehmet Oz reacts to China quarantining the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak and his debate with actor Mark Wahlberg on when to eat breakfast. Dr. Mehmet Oz on Thursday reacted to the Chinese government quarantining the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, explaining that such a […]
Women should do pelvic floor exercises to prevent leaks 'from as young as 18'
Two-thirds of women in the UK experience bladder leaks, but not enough women are doing the simple exercises that could help to prevent them. New research, conducted by Always Discreet, has found that although 85% of women know that exercising their pelvic floor muscles can help prevent or improve leaks, just over a third (34%) […]
Sedentary Behavior, Activity Linked to Depression at Age 18
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 — Sedentary behavior throughout adolescence is associated with the risk for depressive symptoms at age 18 years, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in The Lancet Psychiatry. Aaron Kandola, from the University College London in the United Kingdom, and colleagues measured the amounts of time spent in sedentary behaviors […]
'My Fibromyalgia Inspired Me To Become A Travel Blogger'
Women are more likely than men to have their symptoms dismissed or downplayed by medical professionals. When they get a diagnosis, they often face stigma and judgment. In light of this, WH created the “Owning It” package—which spotlights various women with complicated and often difficult-to-diagnose conditions who decided to take a stand for their health. […]
Childhood trauma changes your brain, but it doesn’t have to be permanent
In the early 1990s, more than 100,000 children in Romania were living in overcrowded, under-funded orphanages. They suffered from severe neglect, having little interaction with caretakers. This lack of nurturing altered the structure and function of their brains. These children developed a host of behavioral and emotional problems that many of them are still coping […]
What Happened to Joe Rogan’s Body After 30 Days on the Carnivore Diet
As many Americans cancelled meat from their diets this January in what became known as Veganuary, Joe Rogan went all in, going on the Carnivore Diet. For a full 30 days, he ate only meat. Grass-fed beef, elk, eggs, repeat. “When you have no carbohydrates, one of the things that’s amazing is that there’s no […]
For aging patients, one missed doctor’s visit can lead to vision loss
Missing a single ophthalmology appointment over a two-year period was associated with decreased visual acuity for patients with macular degeneration—a leading cause of permanent vision loss in the elderly—according to a new Penn Medicine study. The findings, published today in JAMA Ophthalmology, suggest that more attention should be paid to ensuring visit adherence for this […]
Expanded medication assistance program increases access to cancer medications
The Medical Assistance Program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC—James) has helped more than 30,000 patients gain access to vital medications valued at more than $500 million, and a new program expansion will further increase access to vital cancer therapies for patients […]