The dangers of inhaling smoke are well established. Many people do their best to avoid breathing it in. But what
Month: September 2022
Front-loading calories early in the day reduces hunger but does not affect weight loss
There’s the old saying in dieting that one must “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like
Risk factors for heart disease and stroke are largely similar in men and women globally, finds study
Women and men share most of the same risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a large international study has found—the
Could there soon be a nasal spray to help prevent COVID-19 infection?
The possibility of a mouth wash or nasal spray to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections and its
Video: How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed?
Peripheral artery disease affects 8–10 million people in the U.S., most over age 65. But it also affects younger people
Why does fasting reduce seizures?
Calorie restriction has long been associated with reduced seizures in epilepsy. New research from Boston Children’s Hospital helps explain how
Pregnant women with obesity and diabetes may be more likely to have a child with ADHD
Children of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to
Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage
Scientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Family ties: Inherited genetic variants increase risk of Hodgkin lymphoma
“Why did my child get cancer?” Clinicians have longed for a way to help answer this question. Doctors knew Hodgkin
Antibiotics given in infancy may have adverse impact on adult gut health
Preterm and low birth-weight babies are routinely given antibiotics to prevent—not just treat—infections, which they have a high risk of
