Why do some people feel itchy after a mosquito bite or exposure to an allergen like dust or pollen, while
Category: Health
‘Forever chemicals’ influence the development and function of the brain
Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as “forever chemicals.” They adversely affect health
Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
A £5.77m cross-governmental funded project has shown that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental
Clinical trial finds finerenone reduces worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death
Finerenone reduced the composite of total first and recurrent heart failure (HF) events (hospitalizations for HF or urgent HF visits)
False-positive mammograms discourage some women from future screenings
Early detection of breast cancer through mammography screening continues to save lives. However, abnormal findings on mammograms can lead to
Open wide: Human mouth bacteria reproduce through rare form of cell division
One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think — right inside your mouth. Your
Researchers give adult zebra finches back their ability to learn new songs
We all know the adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” As we age, our ability to learn
Researchers develop tool that measures health of a person’s gut microbiome
A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem
From cavities to sleep apnea: Dentists can assume new role in saving lives
A patient dozes off in a dental chair despite the anxiety of an impending procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act but
Keep devices out of bed for better sleep
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, negatively impacts