Tears and contact lenses, an unlikely pair in medical heaven, BYU researchers find - KSL.com
A group of researchers at BYU have found a way to collect tears in a painless way: via contact lenses. Tears can be collected to see indicators of many diseases.
The Unexpected Essential Oil That Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - Health Digest
Researchers have been using essential oils to look into how our sense of smell is connected to Alzheimer's disease. This is what we know so far.
Collagen Has Anti-Aging Benefits. What to Know Before You Try - CNET
Many people are using collagen in hopes of staying young and healthy. But does it work that way?
Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first time in over a decade: Study - The Hill
The obesity rate among U.S. adults fell in 2023 for the first time in over a decade, according to a new study released on Friday. The study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum found that obesity nationwide has dropped from 46 percent in 2022 to 45.6 p…
5 Mistakes Older Women Make That Contribute To Hair Loss - Glam
Our hair naturally changes as we age, but we can also exacerbate hair loss over the years. Here, an expert tells us five examples so we can stop doing them.
Medical Mysteries: Why did this baby’s robust appetite wither? - The Washington Post
A baby’s alarming deterioration was the result of a disorder that can be overlooked in infants, and that, if left untreated, can cause permanent brain damage.
The Biggest Medical Breakthroughs of 2024 - Gizmodo
A groundbreaking antipsychotic, a powerful new antibiotic, and a vaccine-like prophylactic for HIV are some of the most important drugs to have arrived this year.
Stomach bug on the rise, health officials say - Mid Hudson News Website
CARMEL – Feeling lousy with an upset stomach, nausea and diarrhea? You may be one of the latest victims of a gastrointestinal illness that has made dozens of people sick in the past 10 days. The Putnam County Health Department’s Outbreak Team is investigating…
Assessing the whys behind racial gaps in county overdose death rates - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“This is all so deeply rooted and not easily explained or understood.”
How to Eat to Live to 100, According to 8 of the World's Oldest People - Business Insider
The diet tips of centenarians include eating whole foods but having the occasional treat.
These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia, Study Finds - HuffPost
Basic activities (some of which you're probably already doing) can cut your risk of dementia by up to 35%.
Hospitals report rise in walking pneumonia cases, affecting children in Arkansas - KATV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports hospitals nationwide are experiencing an increase in cases of walking pneumonia, also known as Myco
Food service license revoked for BG restaurant due to repeated critical violations - BG Independent News
Hawaii reports first child flu death of season - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The state Department of Health announced the first flu-related death of a Hawaii resident under the age of 18 during this flu season.
Cooking oil linked to colon cancer in early study, tied to inflammation - Yahoo! Voices
Seed oils — plant-based cooking oils often used in processed, packaged foods — have been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, according to a new...
Bird flu jumps from birds to human in Louisiana; patient hospitalized - Ars Technica
This is the first human case of bird flu in Louisiana.
