Monday, September 23 2024

John A. Clements, lung expert who helped save premature infants, dies at 101 - The Washington Post

John A. Clements, a pulmonary specialist whose research into one of the puzzles of human respiration the inhale-exhale cycle of the lungs air sacs revolutionized neonatal care with a treatment that s… [+5665 chars]

Meet Ekansh Mittal, the 2024 Portland high school grad who won a national award for his cancer research - OregonLive

At only 18 years old, Ekansh Mittal already has a wealth of scientific experience under his belt. As a sixth grader at Meadow Park Middle School, he pitched his first research project to a local lab… [+3382 chars]

She skipped a routine screening. Doctors found 2 types of cancer - CBS News

In 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe and people staying home and keeping their distance, Morgen Chesonis-Gonzalez did what about 41% of Americans did during that "anxiety-filled tim… [+4717 chars]

4 Subtle Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and How to Fix It - CNET

You know to eat healthy, exercise, and rest an appropriate amount when it comes to taking care of your body. But have you ever considered how your lifestyle might be affecting your gut health? Furthe… [+7275 chars]

FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home - ABC7 News

(CNN) —The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first flu vaccine on Friday, which does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it wont be available in time for this resp… [+3484 chars]

The #1 Habit to Break If You Have IBS, According to Experts - EatingWell

Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be overwhelming. The discomfort, unpredictable symptoms and constant worry about triggering an episode can lead many people to adopt extreme measures to… [+6388 chars]

Experts Warn of Link Between Drinking Alcohol and Getting Cancer - Futurism

A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research emphasizes a cancer risk that its authors say is being overlooked: alcohol. Overall, cancer death rates in the US have declined by 33 p… [+2918 chars]

Parenting advice: My wife wants to keep breastfeeding our 2-year-old. This feels strange. - Slate

Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Have a question about kids, parenting, or family life? Submit it here! Dear Care and Feeding, Im hoping for an outside opinion on this (whic… [+5052 chars]

The Best Time to Eat Breakfast If You Have Diabetes, According to Diabetes Educators - EatingWell

Breakfast is one of the most unique meals of the day because its consumed after a long fast. (Hence the name break fast.) If you have diabetes, you may want to know what time you should eat breakfast… [+5374 chars]

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Pineapple Regularly - EatingWell

Tropical fruit can get a bad reputation due to being higher in sugar than other types of fruit. It turns out, there are many health benefits to consuming pineapple. From boosting your immune system t… [+6492 chars]

How Ozempic Works—and What’s Still a Mystery - Gizmodo

Ozempic, Wegovy, and its cousins have become the pharmaceutical darlings of the 2020s. These drugs help people lose substantially more weight than diet and exercise alone, while studies have begun to… [+11213 chars]

Will the next pandemic be a self-fulfilling prophecy? A leading epidemiologist and onetime Pitt dean has thoughts. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Hybrid COVID variant XEC is more contagious: What to know about the new strain - USA TODAY

The side effects of newly discovered COVID-19 strain XEC might not be as severe, but is part of the more contagious variant class, experts say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) d… [+4579 chars]

A flu vaccine you can administer yourself, stroke deaths on the rise and drug overdose deaths decreasing: Here's what happened in health this week. - Yahoo Life

Happy Saturday! Tomorrow is the first day of fall; kick off cozy season with some tasty fall produce (its good for you!). And now, heres what you might have missed in health and wellness this week. … [+4788 chars]

Could it be COVID? Here are the symptoms to watch out for in 2024 - Fortune

I was sure it was just a summer cold. Id developed a sore throat one evening in late July, halfway through my family vacation. Next morning came the headache and runny nose. By the trips end, I felt … [+3044 chars]

Cutting ultra-processed food consumption could lower type 2 diabetes risk - Medical News Today

About 60% of daily caloric intake for Americans comes from consuming ultra-processed foods.Past research has linked eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods to an increased risk … [+8295 chars]

1 case of highly contagious respiratory disease reported at local high school - WHIO

KETTERING — One case of pertussis, or whooping cough, has been confirmed in Kettering City School District. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: The case w… [+1296 chars]