If you are congested, a nasal spray can be a useful tool to ease the stuffy feeling. But they’re intended for short-term use, and getting into the habit of using one every day can have some negative effects. It’s a common occurrence, however. One study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found […]
(HealthDay)—Young Black and Hispanic cancer patients face poorer survival odds than their white counterparts, even from some cancers that are highly curable, a new study finds. It’s well known that the United States has long-standing racial disparities in cancer survival. The researchers said the new findings bolster evidence that those disparities are not confined to […]
Nobody likes to start off the day already exhausted because they spent the night tossing and turning thanks to insomnia. So if you happen to have some extra NyQuil in the house left over from your last cold or flu, it can be tempting to take a dose in order to lull yourself to sleep. […]
Despite all the advances in medicine, some basic questions remain. For example, people cannot be told with any certainty how long they’ll live. Nor can it be predicted exactly when a woman’s childbearing years will end. However, a new study offers insights into factors that might predict a woman’s age at natural menopause. Study results […]
Yoga has many health benefits to the body, especially when done regularly. Apart from improving flexibility and balance, it also boosts strength. Yoga can also ease body pains, especially in people with back problems and arthritis (via Healthline). Insomniacs can also use yoga for the promotion of better sleep. The “benefits are more due to […]
The country isn’t back to normal yet, but we’re slowly getting there. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently relaxed guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated, saying it’s okay for them to do certain activities maskless, provided they are around other fully vaccinated people. Wearing a face mask in public is still […]
While nearly all Americans use a mask at some point each week, very few consistently wear their mask during many common potentially risky activities. This is true even among adults whose older age or preexisting health conditions put them at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19, according to a University of Michigan study. The […]
If you count yourself among those who lose themselves in the lives of fictional characters, scientists now have a better idea of how that happens. Researchers found that the more immersed people tend to get into “becoming” a fictional character, the more they use the same part of the brain to think about the character […]
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Patients with dementia may benefit from being referred to specialist palliative care—a branch of medicine that focuses on optimizing quality of life and providing relief from symptoms—but who should be referred, and when? A recent analysis of published studies on the topic found a lack of consensus regarding referral criteria for palliative care in patients […]
