Sneaky Signs Of Breast Cancer That Have Nothing To Do With Lumps
Breast cancer impacts hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, annually, “about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men.” The thought of finding a lump in your breast is terrifying, but it’s important to be […]
The One Place You’re Probably Forgetting When You Do A Breast Check
Every year, about 264,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. The enormity of this number underscores the importance of understanding your personal risk, abiding by guidelines for screenings and being otherwise on alert for any early signs of the disease. Although many cancer organizations have shifted their recommendations away from monthly […]
Mapping the brain stem’s control of eating could lead to better treatments for obesity: An atlas of neuronal circuits could help predict targets for medications to control appetite
Every meal you sit-down-to makes an impression, with foods filed away as something delicious to be sought out again, or to be avoided in disgust if we associate the flavor with gut malaise. How this decision is made turns out to be so fundamental to our wellbeing — determining what foods to seek and avoid […]
This Dentist-Approved Water Flosser Is 55% Off For Prime Day
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently selected by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. This water flosser has over 74,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and for good reason. It uses a pulse-modulation technology for maximum plaque removal and has […]
‘I Wish Everyone Would Just Pay’: When Med Students Flock to Pirated Study Tools
During one particularly grueling year of medical school, cartoons marked the start of every day for Anna Moshkovich. But she wasn’t watching “Tom and Jerry” or “Scooby-Doo.” Instead, she was watching animated videos about medicine on the subscription-based test-prep website Sketchy. At least tens of thousands of other medical students learn the same way, thanks […]
Keeping the energy in the room: Professor Ben Mazin talks superconductors, exoplanets and dance clubs as he explains advances in sensor technology
It may seem like technology advances year after year, as if by magic. But behind every incremental improvement and breakthrough revolution is a team of scientists and engineers hard at work. UC Santa Barbara Professor Ben Mazin is developing precision optical sensors for telescopes and observatories. In a paper published in Physical Review Letters, he […]
Opinion | 10 Financial Mistakes Physicians Should Avoid
We all know that physicians can make a good amount of money every month, but they’re not exempt from financial blunders at some point in their lives. It is essential for both young and experienced physicians to understand what possible mistakes they can make and how to avoid them. Here are some of the most […]
Got food cravings? What’s living in your gut may be responsible
Eggs or yogurt, veggies or potato chips? We make decisions about what to eat every day, but those choices may not be fully our own. New University of Pittsburgh research on mice shows for the first time that the microbes in animals’ guts influence what they choose to eat, making substances that prompt cravings for […]
Opinion | Stop the ‘I Will’ Habit
Every January, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. It’s a joyous time full of high hopes. Ask people what they wish to achieve or hope to accomplish in the following year, and the answer will usually be something like “I want to”: Lose weight Improve my finances Get a new job Exercise more Revamp […]
Get This Popular Electric Toothbrush For Only $19 Right Now
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently selected by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. The kit includes a battery-operated toothbrush, two AAA batteries and a convenient carrying case. The toothbrush is designed to help you brush better thanks to […]