When it comes to life’s most plaguing questions, forget “To be or not to be?” and give “How often should I wash my sheets?” its rightful time in the spotlight. A number of elements factor into the answer, from how much you move in your sleep to your level of clothing when you hop between the sheets.
When it comes to life’s most plaguing questions, forget “To be or not to be?” and give “How often should I wash my sheets?” its rightful time in the spotlight. A number of elements factor into the answer, from how much you move in your sleep to your level of clothing when you hop between the sheets.
Sherri Shepherd posted an update on her weight loss journey to Instagram on Friday, sharing a series of intimate photos that captured her transformation. Overall, Shepherd, 51, revealed that she has lost about 30 pounds, going from 189 to about 159. She also shared her waistline measurements — she’s
Sherri Shepherd posted an update on her weight loss journey to Instagram on Friday, sharing a series of intimate photos that captured her transformation. Overall, Shepherd, 51, revealed that she has lost about 30 pounds, going from 189 to about 159. She also shared her waistline measurements — she’s
Most people have heard of either bipolar disorder or manic depression. Unfortunately, a lot of people believe they know about the disorder isn’t correct. Often this is due to hearing inaccurate information from others. It may also be the result of the sensationalized and faulty presentation of extre
Most people have heard of either bipolar disorder or manic depression. Unfortunately, a lot of people believe they know about the disorder isn’t correct. Often this is due to hearing inaccurate information from others. It may also be the result of the sensationalized and faulty presentation of extre
A 2018 study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine revealed that one in four Americans develop insomnia each year. If you're one of them, you might consider turning to melatonin in order to get some much-needed shut eye. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for everyone. Some signs your b
A 2018 study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine revealed that one in four Americans develop insomnia each year. If you're one of them, you might consider turning to melatonin in order to get some much-needed shut eye. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for everyone. Some signs your b
Until now it has been believed that in order for a tick to trigger an allergic immune response to alpha-gal in humans, the tick would need to have recently fed on the alpha-gal-rich blood of a mammal. New research from the UNC School of Medicine presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma a
Until now it has been believed that in order for a tick to trigger an allergic immune response to alpha-gal in humans, the tick would need to have recently fed on the alpha-gal-rich blood of a mammal. New research from the UNC School of Medicine presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma a
Recently, USC experts have warned that the keto diet, which is high fat, moderate protein, very low carbohydrate diet plan, may be unsafe. The diet plan focuses on getting the body to switch from burning carbs to burning fat for fuel, in turn producing ketones, leading to ketosis.
Recently, USC experts have warned that the keto diet, which is high fat, moderate protein, very low carbohydrate diet plan, may be unsafe. The diet plan focuses on getting the body to switch from burning carbs to burning fat for fuel, in turn producing ketones, leading to ketosis.
The legal marijuana industry could emerge to become one of the biggest threats to the multi-billion dollar beverage alcohol business, according to a new report from a top analytical firm.
The legal marijuana industry could emerge to become one of the biggest threats to the multi-billion dollar beverage alcohol business, according to a new report from a top analytical firm.
Poisonings reported from taking kratom, a herbal drug sold over the counter, have soared as the substance has become an increasingly popular treatment for opioid withdrawal and addiction.
Poisonings reported from taking kratom, a herbal drug sold over the counter, have soared as the substance has become an increasingly popular treatment for opioid withdrawal and addiction.
The use of pharmaceuticals is on the rise and, globally, the expenses for drugs are projected to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2021. The ageing of populations is one of the drivers of this upward trend, but another important influence is our growing tendency to treat conditions and circumstances we didn'
The use of pharmaceuticals is on the rise and, globally, the expenses for drugs are projected to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2021. The ageing of populations is one of the drivers of this upward trend, but another important influence is our growing tendency to treat conditions and circumstances we didn'
Your fingernails are part of your life, but you may not think about them a ton unless you break one or spend time getting them done. The truth is your fingernails can actually provide some clues about how healthy you are — yes, really. Let’s take a look to understand the signals your fingernails may
Your fingernails are part of your life, but you may not think about them a ton unless you break one or spend time getting them done. The truth is your fingernails can actually provide some clues about how healthy you are — yes, really. Let’s take a look to understand the signals your fingernails may
Human Argonaute 1 protein (cyan) bound to let-7 microRNA (magenta). Petarg/Shutterstock. Bacteria in the gut may be able to boss around the genes found in their hosts – at least, in worms. According to a new study published in the journal Cell, trillions of bacteria found within the average gut may
Human Argonaute 1 protein (cyan) bound to let-7 microRNA (magenta). Petarg/Shutterstock. Bacteria in the gut may be able to boss around the genes found in their hosts – at least, in worms. According to a new study published in the journal Cell, trillions of bacteria found within the average gut may
According to a study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics, patients with first episode schizophrenia already show increased cardiovascular risk factors prior to starting treatment: An intervention period regarding lifestyle modifications of ≥30 months is needed to reduce risk in these p
According to a study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics, patients with first episode schizophrenia already show increased cardiovascular risk factors prior to starting treatment: An intervention period regarding lifestyle modifications of ≥30 months is needed to reduce risk in these p
The kеtоgеniс diеt iѕ a very ѕuссеѕѕful wеight-lоѕѕ рrоgrаm. It utilizеѕ high fаt аnd lоw саrbоhуdrаtе ingrеdiеntѕ in оrdеr to burn fat inѕtеаd оf gluсоѕе. Many people аrе fаmiliаr with thе Atkinѕ diеt, but thе kеtо рlаn restricts carbs even more.
The kеtоgеniс diеt iѕ a very ѕuссеѕѕful wеight-lоѕѕ рrоgrаm. It utilizеѕ high fаt аnd lоw саrbоhуdrаtе ingrеdiеntѕ in оrdеr to burn fat inѕtеаd оf gluсоѕе. Many people аrе fаmiliаr with thе Atkinѕ diеt, but thе kеtо рlаn restricts carbs even more.
A pre-med student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is researching how social factors and needs affect a patient’s healing process, according to a Nebraska Today press release.
A pre-med student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is researching how social factors and needs affect a patient’s healing process, according to a Nebraska Today press release.
Most estimates of the burden of malaria are based on its direct impacts; however, its true burden is likely to be greater because of its wider effects on overall health. Here we estimate the indirect impact of malaria on children’s health in a case-control study, using the sickle cell trait (HbAS),
Most estimates of the burden of malaria are based on its direct impacts; however, its true burden is likely to be greater because of its wider effects on overall health. Here we estimate the indirect impact of malaria on children’s health in a case-control study, using the sickle cell trait (HbAS),
We know yo-yo dieting isn't good for your waistline. And it turns out going up and down on your weight and other numbers can also be bad for your heart. We're talking about health numbers such as your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your blood sugar level.
We know yo-yo dieting isn't good for your waistline. And it turns out going up and down on your weight and other numbers can also be bad for your heart. We're talking about health numbers such as your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your blood sugar level.
When people are in love, they often say they are in cloud 9. But in reality, if things did not go as planned, they clash with their partners, and this ends up in heartache. The media always shows the audience the bright side of being in love. However, in reality, there are some not-so-good effects t
When people are in love, they often say they are in cloud 9. But in reality, if things did not go as planned, they clash with their partners, and this ends up in heartache. The media always shows the audience the bright side of being in love. However, in reality, there are some not-so-good effects t
In January, 2019, news outlets reported the death of a leading cancer researcher in the UK, who suffered total organ failure not long after receiving a yellow fever (YF) vaccine.
In January, 2019, news outlets reported the death of a leading cancer researcher in the UK, who suffered total organ failure not long after receiving a yellow fever (YF) vaccine.
(KUTV) -- Do you worry about how you are going to be able to afford retirement?. What happens if you need long term healthcare in your older age?. We have our favorite financial adviser, Jeff here to give us advice on insurance coverage, medical bills and retirement. Start planning out your future f
(KUTV) -- Do you worry about how you are going to be able to afford retirement?. What happens if you need long term healthcare in your older age?. We have our favorite financial adviser, Jeff here to give us advice on insurance coverage, medical bills and retirement. Start planning out your future f
Researchers from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland have developed an ultra-sensitive method to quantify extremely low concentrations of neonicotinoid pesticides in honey. This is a follow up to their study on the global contamination of honey by these pesticides published in the Journal Scien
Researchers from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland have developed an ultra-sensitive method to quantify extremely low concentrations of neonicotinoid pesticides in honey. This is a follow up to their study on the global contamination of honey by these pesticides published in the Journal Scien
Public Health Warning Issued for Fluoride Toothpaste. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC), 40 percent of children between the ages of 3 and 6 use potentially dangerous amounts of toothpaste.
Public Health Warning Issued for Fluoride Toothpaste. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC), 40 percent of children between the ages of 3 and 6 use potentially dangerous amounts of toothpaste.
Bright-eyed early risers are known to be more productive and healthier than those night owls who prefer to hit snooze beyond 9 a.m. until the weekend. Some studies that focused on morning types versus evening types show that those who tend to be active early in the day are more persistent, self-dire
Bright-eyed early risers are known to be more productive and healthier than those night owls who prefer to hit snooze beyond 9 a.m. until the weekend. Some studies that focused on morning types versus evening types show that those who tend to be active early in the day are more persistent, self-dire
CBD oil is becoming the go-to remedy for treating various conditions. It is known to be beneficial for skin irritations, itchiness, and joint pain. The oil may also help you sleep and it’s a treatment for chronic nausea. Some people even use it as a natural medication to cope with stress and improve
CBD oil is becoming the go-to remedy for treating various conditions. It is known to be beneficial for skin irritations, itchiness, and joint pain. The oil may also help you sleep and it’s a treatment for chronic nausea. Some people even use it as a natural medication to cope with stress and improve
A new study has discovered that tough policies around drug use do not successfully deter youth from using cannabis, and that more liberal policies do not lead to an increase in rates of use.
A new study has discovered that tough policies around drug use do not successfully deter youth from using cannabis, and that more liberal policies do not lead to an increase in rates of use.
The replacement of animals as test subjects is one step closer to reality with the successful testing of multi-organ "human-on-a-chip" models to recapitulate the 28-day experiments typically used in animals to evaluate the systemic toxicity of drug and cosmetic compounds. As published and featured a
The replacement of animals as test subjects is one step closer to reality with the successful testing of multi-organ "human-on-a-chip" models to recapitulate the 28-day experiments typically used in animals to evaluate the systemic toxicity of drug and cosmetic compounds. As published and featured a
Imatinib is an oral chemotherapeutic used primarily to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). The potential effects of cancer treatments on a patient’s future fertility are a major concern affecting the quality of life for cancer survivors. The effects of im
Imatinib is an oral chemotherapeutic used primarily to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). The potential effects of cancer treatments on a patient’s future fertility are a major concern affecting the quality of life for cancer survivors. The effects of im
Summary: A new study reports intensive therapy during the early stages of MS results in better long term outcomes for the patients. Source: Cardiff University. New findings by researchers at Cardiff University suggest that intensive therapy during the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to
Summary: A new study reports intensive therapy during the early stages of MS results in better long term outcomes for the patients. Source: Cardiff University. New findings by researchers at Cardiff University suggest that intensive therapy during the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to
A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, education, age, marital status, and income level.
A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, education, age, marital status, and income level.
