Does a lack of vitamin D put you at greater risk of multiple sclerosis?
Patrick Lewis, University of Reading People with a combination of genes linked to lower vitamin D levels appear to be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to the authors of a recent study. The paper’s researchers used data from a very large genetic study of 14,000 people with MS (specifically looking at a […]
Anxiety driving you insane? Check your brain and cultivate your optimism
Diana Yates, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign A new study links anxiety, a brain structure called the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), and optimism, finding that healthy adults who have larger OFCs tend to be more optimistic and less anxious. The new analysis, reported in the journal Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, offers the first evidence that […]
14 things nurses wish the mainstream media knew
Shutterstock | Blazej Lyjak It’s clear by what was said by a few prominent members of the media last week that although nurses are the most respected profession, they are still misunderstood and unappreciated by the mainstream media. Nurses reacted to the criticism in what can only be described as a viral social movement, proving […]
Michigan Reports Its First 2015 Case Of Bubonic Plague
A Michigan resident recently contracted Bubonic plague after a visit to Colorado, health authorities confirmed Monday. The case is the first reported this year in the state and the 14th diagnosis nationwide. The life-threatening disease is not native to Michigan and occurs when a person is bitten by an infected flea or rodent with the […]
As Climates Change, Ticks Will Come Out To Play
With the summer approaching quicker than you can say ‘beach bod’, the fear of shark attacks will inevitably rear its sharply pointed head again. Yet for all the hubbub surrounding them, the actual frequency of attacks in the United States is, and has remained, embarrassingly low. Only 53 authenticated, unprovoked attacks were documented in 2013, […]
Warning For Commonly Used Chemicals
Chemical manufacturers are under fire (again) for their use of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), which are chemicals commonly used to make thousands of products. The concern comes from a group of international scientists featured in the May issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Years ago, The New York Times reported, manufacturers like DuPont […]
7 Science-Backed Ways To Have Better Sex
Men and women, whether they’re 18 or 80, are never too old to learn new sex tips. The benefits of sex extend beyond the bedroom reducing stress, heart disease risk, and boosting immunity, but how do you get better at sex? Shaking up things between the sheets through can be easily attainable with communication and […]
Drink Water First To Quench Your Thirst [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Many of us believe drinking liquids like fruit juice, tea, or soda will keep the body hydrated as well as water. The truth is these beverages contain copious amounts of sugar and salt that are absorbed and then flushed out of our system with the help of… water. Drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water every […]
New Approach To Stroke Treatment Offers Hope To Severe Stroke Patients
A new study appears to have pinpointed a better way to treat stroke patients than in the past. According to the results of the “Swift Prime” trial (Solitaire With the Intention For Thrombectomy as PRIMary Endovascular treatment), researchers believe that removing the stroke-triggering clot, in addition to applying the typical medication, is better than simply […]
Harmful Chemicals Found In Flavored E-Cigs At High Dosages
Electronic cigarette popularity is spreading rapidly across the country bereft of health regulations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), creating a whole new market for industry to tap into. More than a quarter of a million youths used an e-cigarette in 2013, representing a three-fold increase within just two years. Public […]
