Monday, October 28 2024

‘Did you have to get rid of all your stuff?’: Woman vacates apartment after black mold discovery. Here are 5 symptoms you may not realize are from black mold - The Daily Dot

Approximately 70% of homes have some form of mold in them. Though this isnt always concerning. Molds are a part of our worlds natural environment and oftentimes arent even visible to the naked-eye.  … [+5381 chars]

Hyperarousal peaks in the morning for insomniacs - PsyPost

A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggests that people with insomnia experience heightened levels of hyperarousala state of persistent tension or restlessnesscompared to… [+7522 chars]

4 Signs You Need Rest—And How To Heal For A Stronger Mind And Body - Forbes

Even when you know the negative effects of working too hard for too long without a break, it can be difficult to break a cycle of overworking and learn to make space to rest. Sometimes this can be re… [+7258 chars]

Medical Mysteries: Her odd pelvic infections had a jaw-dropping origin - The Washington Post

Suzanne Summerlin was trying to keep it together. In late 2023, the 42-year-old lawyer learned she needed surgery to treat an unidentified and increasingly worrisome pelvic infection, just as she wa… [+472 chars]

Controlling Inflammation: Japanese Study Unlocks the Secrets to Healthier Aging - SciTechDaily

Scientists found that ACLY triggers inflammation in aging cells, and blocking it could help treat age-related diseases. Kumamoto University researchers identified ATP-citrate lyase (ACLY) as a key e… [+3056 chars]

Beets are an underrated superfood with 4 surprising health benefits - Fortune

Read the label on a bottle of beet root capsules, and you might see promises of improved athletic performance, blood pressure, and function of your digestive and immune systems. But can a couple gram… [+5925 chars]

Oncology Student Shows How Fast Cancer Can Grow Under a Microscope - Newsweek

An oncology student has shocked TikTok with a viral video that offers a glimpse into how quickly cancer cells can grow. The microscope footage, shared by Sophie Williams, 23, a final-year PhD studen… [+4438 chars]

Patients Taking Ozempic Are Up to 70 Percent Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s, Research Finds - Futurism

The active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy has once again proven to have health effects far outside of weight loss in a huge analysis linking it to lowered Alzheimer's disease risk. Looking at more… [+2536 chars]

Recent Research Suggested That Coffee Is Good for You. Well, Bad News About That. - Slate

We love to think that our vices are secretly good for usthat chocolate is healthy (even dark chocolate is very sugary), that red wine is something of an elixir (nope), and, most recently, that coffee… [+4943 chars]

Hints from Heloise: Microwave safety tips and more - NJ.com

FOLLOW THESE MICROWAVE SAFETY TIPS Dear Heloise: The person who wrote in about putting baby oil on microwave hinges had a great idea. You can use a syringe with the oil in it to do this kind of job.… [+3222 chars]

Psoriasis patients can get clearer skin with at-home treatment instead of at doctors' offices, study suggests - Medical Xpress

For decades, people with psoriasis have been treated in clinics with narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy, or light therapy, to reduce sores, scales, and inflammation. Now, new research from the Per… [+5424 chars]

WHO: Vaccines could help fight antimicrobial resistance, save lives - The Washington Post

Vaccines against just 23 pathogens could reduce the number of antibiotics needed by 22 percent globally per year, the World Health Organization recently announced. This month, the agency published a… [+1910 chars]

Young men are getting testosterone boosts to feel stronger, sharper, and anxiety-free - Business Insider

Kade was 21 years old when he started injecting testosterone. On the surface, he looked like the picture of health, but he didn't feel like it. He felt unmotivated and anxious, so anxious he couldn't… [+16752 chars]

As walking pneumonia cases rise nationally, how does Western Pa. fare? - TribLIVE

With cold and flu season heating up, cases of walking pneumonia are increasing across the United States. But is the illness on the rise in Western Pennsylvania as well? Local health care experts sha… [+7516 chars]