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The old adage “ignorance is bliss” feels especially fitting when it comes to healthcare. In fact, new research reveals that one in three people avoids—or is likely to avoid—medical information. In a study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine earlier this month, researchers investigated data from 92 studies involving 564,497 participants from 25 countries. Despite the fact that successful …

Common household exposures could raise your chances of developing diabetes via “forever chemicals,” Mount Sinai researchers have found. What’s happening? A new investigation examined blood samples from 360 study participants in New York City, half of whom had recently received diabetes diagnoses and half of whom hadn’t. The research team measured PFAS contamination levels. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are man-made …

As students head back to school, a checkup on which vaccines are needed is usually on the list. WTOP looks into which ones are especially important this year.  As students head back to school, a checkup on which vaccines are needed is usually on the list. WTOP looks into which ones are especially important this year. “Vaccines are victims of …

There are more effective interventions, says Paddy, like making toilet bowls with shields that go between the bowl and the seat. Currently, these are largely used in healthcare settings to protect nurses and doctors from patients’ flushed pathogens, says Paddy. There are also air sprays that have been demonstrated to be effective in sanitising the air and surfaces in bathrooms, therefore helping …

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The apple, often celebrated as nature’s perfect snack, is more than just a convenient fruit—it is a nutritional powerhouse capable of influencing overall health in profound ways. While the well-known proverb claims that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” experts suggest that doubling this habit could bring even greater benefits. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab recently highlighted how eating …

NEW YORK — This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites at the highest level since 2017, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and reported cases of Lyme disease have continued to rise through the years. Experts say the increases are driven by warmer temperatures due to climate change and the expanding presence …

A warmer, humid world where ticks thrive is increasing spread of Lyme and other diseases  AOL.com Why ticks are thriving, fight for safer skies, embracing a socialist anthem: Catch up on the day’s stories  CNN Officials issue warning amid concerning surge in ER visits for insect bites: ‘I confess to being a little bit surprised’  The Cool Down RAW: FILE: TICK BITE TREATMENT …

Facebook Tweet Email Link This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and reported cases of Lyme disease have continued to rise through the years. Experts say the increases are driven by warmer temperatures due to climate change and the …

Share on PinterestResearchers have found a link between sleep quality and disease risk with many chronic conditions. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Getting enough quality sleep every night is important for good health, but the extent it affects overall health is still being researched. A new study has linked 172 different diseases, including dementia, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease to poor sleep …