Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not
Month: October 2022
Long COVID implications: increased health care use after infection with SARS-CoV-2
A large study on the impact of long COVID found increased rates of health system use 2 months after infection
Nicotine dose in a single cigarette blocks estrogen production in women’s brains
A dose of nicotine, equivalent to that found in a single cigarette blocks estrogen production in women’s brains. This may
Medically tailored meals could save US nearly $13.6 billion per year
Adopting more programs that make and deliver medically tailored meals to people with serious, diet-sensitive diseases could result not only
Study takes major step in pursuit of HIV cure
For around 40 years, scientists all over the world have been unsuccessfully trying to find a cure for HIV, but
Are you the feeder in your relationship?
The new study focuses on the eating habits of 76 couples and found that individuals who diet or use food
Weight gain from childhood with optimal muscle-to-fat mass ratio may be a sign of excellent vascular health
High body fat from childhood was not associated with progressive vascular damage in young adulthood, a paper published in Hypertension Research concludes.
Helping the liver regenerate itself in end-stage liver disease: A treatment option besides waiting for a transplant
The liver is known for its ability to regenerate. It can completely regrow itself even after two-thirds of its mass has
Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care
Living with severe inflammatory arthritis or any other serious condition of the joints, bones and muscles is challenging for anyone, perhaps most
Counting steps? Here’s how many you need to boost health
Taking that often-cited 10,000 steps a day—or even slightly fewer—may indeed be enough to improve your health, a new study