Health

Kidney, the bean-shaped organ, maintains a delicate balance of nutrients in the body. However, lifestyle factors, especially diet, play a pivotal role in determining how well the kidneys function over time. If kidney health is neglected, over time it can lead to waste and toxin buildup, fluid retention, electrolyte imbalances, bone and mineral disorders and in severe cases can cause …

The spooky season is upon us, and it’s time to put together those Halloween costumes. If you’re dressing up as a vampire, a zombie, or a creepy skull, then you’re likely in the market for colored contact lenses to elevate your look. But before you add those bloody red contacts to your cart, be sure they won’t result in a …

A researcher at the University of Haifa says he has found that people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes face a 50 percent higher risk of developing late-onset schizophrenia compared to people without diabetes. For women, the risk may be even higher. “Type 2 diabetes is already known to raise the risks of multiple health conditions, including heart disease and dementia,” …

France’s 60 Millions de consommateurs has tested popular extra-virgin oils and raised a red flag. The magazine says several bottles carried contaminants linked to plastic packaging and processing. The alert targets a short list of brands, and it asks regular users to pay attention. What the consumer tests found The magazine reviewed 24 well-known extra-virgin olive oils sold in French …

Jennifer Aniston adds egg whites to her oatmeal for extra protein. One large egg white has about four grams of protein. Other ways to add protein to oatmeal include milk, yogurt and nut butter. Actress Jennifer Aniston has always been on trend. Whether it’s her hair, her projects or her food, she’s elegant and ahead of her time. While high-protein …

A New York resident recounted her symptoms after potentially contracting the debilitating vector-borne illness chikungunya in an unusual case within the United States. What’s happening? The 60-year-old woman from Hempstead, New York, tested positive for chikungunya in August during a preliminary screening, according to The New York Times. The diagnosis raised alarm bells because the disease is rare in North …

When to introduce kids to peanuts to help avoid allergies, according to experts  The Washington Post Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows  The New York Times Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies  PBS Guidelines for Early Food Introduction and Patterns of Food Allergy | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics  AAP Reversing peanut advice …

Screening for prostate cancer becomes more complex in men over the age of 70. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) currently recommends against routine PSA testing in this age group. The PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood, which can be a sign of prostate cancer.The main reason for this recommendation is that prostate cancer …

In June 2020, Brody Huber arrived home from a camping trip early, complaining of a headache and insisting he needed a night in his own bed.  The 13-year-old from Denver had grown six inches in the few short months since the Covid pandemic began, so at first the headache that wouldn’t quit seemed like a side effect of being a …

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