Monday, October 21 2024

Caffeine in Your Blood May Affect Body Fat And Diabetes Risk, Study Reveals - ScienceAlert

The levels of caffeine in your blood could affect the amount of body fat you carry, a factor that in turn could determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Those a… [+3479 chars]

What is the No. 1 healthiest fall food? A dietitian's top choice - AOL

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox and join us on Instagram! Fall is one of my favorite seasons for fruits and veggies. W… [+5202 chars]

Skunk that bit Northern California zoo visitor may have had rabies - SFGATE

FILE - A skunk that bit a Sacramento Zoo visitor may have had rabies, leading officials to capture and euthanize multiple other skunks in the area. Martin Harvey/Getty Images This article originall… [+2296 chars]

Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data shows - KSL.com

WASHINGTON Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that there are five times as many cases thi… [+2089 chars]

‘Why do I have restless legs at night?’: Ask a doctor - Fox News

For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime.  But for those affected by restless legs syndrom… [+3996 chars]

New Genes Linked to Muscle Aging Discovered - Neuroscience News

Summary: Scientists have identified new genes linked to muscle aging, offering potential targets for therapies to slow muscle loss in older adults. The study used artificial intelligence to analyze g… [+7623 chars]

Drug overdose deaths fall for 10 months straight, down 17% in NY: CDC - New York Post

America may finally be winning the war on deadly drug overdoses. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show overdose deaths dropped to just under 95,000 in May after peaking in August 2023… [+2752 chars]

Puzzle master Will Shortz pieces together his recovery from a stroke - CNN

One Sunday night in February, Will Shortz was at his desk at home in Pleasantville, New York, when he leaned to his left and realized he couldnt sit back up straight. I knew immediately I had had a … [+7055 chars]

XEC Variant Accounts For One In 10 New COVID Cases- Here Are The Symptoms - IFLScience

Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are firmly in the midst of cold and flu season and with that a new COVID-19 variant is making the headlines.   According to the CDC Data Tracker, there has been… [+2444 chars]

Listening to Music After Surgery Lowers Pain and Anxiety - Neuroscience News

Summary: A new study suggests that listening to music after surgery can significantly reduce pain, anxiety, and even heart rate, aiding recovery. An analysis of 35 studies found that patients who lis… [+5181 chars]

Woman Walks an Hour a Day for 5 Months, Captures What It Does to Her Body - Newsweek

A woman has shown off her body transformation after ensuring to walk 10,000 steps a day. Rebecca Reyes, 30, from Oregon, is the mother of two little girls, and began gaining weight after having her … [+4533 chars]

Guest column | At 23, I faced infertility from chemo. I refused to freeze my eggs. - The Washington Post

Since I was a teenager, Ive had recurring dreams about my anxiety over pregnancy. It didnt matter that it was impossible: I had an irrational fear I would wake up with a baby in my arms and no clue w… [+4196 chars]

World Osteoporosis Day 2024: Everyday habits that can weaken your bone health, expert tips for stronger bones - Hindustan Times

World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on October 20, to raise awareness around the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Osteoporosis is a metabolic … [+3991 chars]

7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan to Have More Energy, Created by a Dietitian - EatingWell

Feeling more energized can be as simple as enjoying balanced, protein-packed meals throughout the day. This high-protein meal plan will help keep you satiated with every meal and snack. Why does prot… [+6236 chars]

I Was Diagnosed With Aggressive, Invasive Breast Cancer. Here's Why I Feel So Lucky. - HuffPost

The author receiving chemotherapy on Jan. 24, 2024. In late June of last year, I was told I had three tumors that tested positive for triple negative, aggressive, invasive breast cancer. It was diff… [+10532 chars]