Health

Most US pregnant women, parents of young kids don’t plan to accept all recommended kids’ vaccines  CIDRAP Could Intervention in Pregnancy Boost Child Vaccine Uptake?  Medscape Targeting Uncertainty: Why Pregnancy May Be the Best Time to Build Vaccine Confidence  Infection Control Today Source link

Your dog may be able to tell if you develop Parkinson’s disease years before any symptom, a new study suggests. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement, causing symptoms like tremors, stiffness and slow movement.  Currently, this incurable disease can’t be diagnosed with a definitive test and most patients do not know they have the condition …

US has wasted hundreds of thousands of vaccines meant for Africa, health officials there say  Politico Source link

From high-end aesthetics clinics to the middle aisle of Lidl, collagen is having a moment. Whether it’s in the form of fruity shots or powdered supplements, this structural protein is being touted as the secret to youthful skin and glossy hair. Celebrities are also singing the praises of a collagen-boosting procedure called NeoGen, with the actor Leslie Ash claiming earlier …

Fatty fish like salmon and sardines are underrated anti-inflammatory foods that support overall health. Rich in omega-3s like EPA and DHA, fish can help lower inflammation and protect the heart and brain. Whether fresh, canned, or frozen, adding more fatty fish to your meals is simple—and worth the benefits. When you think of anti-inflammatory foods, fatty fish like salmon, sardines …

Signs of autism could be encoded in the way you walk  Hacker NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

BOZEMAN — Gallatin County recently grabbed national attention after a CDC report labeled it the “drunkest county in America.” But while the headline may sound lighthearted to some, the reality unfolding behind the scenes paints a far more serious picture. Dr. Jessie Holton, a veteran, former law enforcement officer, and now a licensed addiction counselor at Cedar Creek Integrated Health, …

Philadelphia health officials are cautioning residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus after detecting the disease in mosquitoes near Pennypack Park in the city’s Northeast section. The city’s Department of Public Health routinely conducts surveillance for the virus. Recent testing results detected the season’s first infected mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia, prompting a July 7 city health advisory to area …

It’s a difficult time to be a man. They’re falling behind women academically, making less money than their dads and grandfathers, and are so desperate for kinship and community that they’ve started posting sticks on Instagram and asking each other to rank them. It’s tough out there, and now that the weather is heating up, it’s about to get tougher. …

Why Americans Keep Gaining Weight Despite Burning More Calories Than Ever  Study Finds What causes obesity? A major new study is upending common wisdom.  The Washington Post Obesity more likely caused by high calorie diet than lack of exercise  Medical Xpress Want to lose weight? Study suggests diet has much bigger impact than exercise  Baltimore Sun New study identifies the true cause for obesity …