Early humans placed the hearth at the optimal location in their cave — for maximum benefit and minimum smoke exposure
A groundbreaking study in prehistoric archaeology at Tel Aviv University provides evidence for high cognitive abilities in early humans who lived 170,000 years ago. In a first-of-its kind study, the researchers developed a software-based smoke dispersal simulation model and applied it to a known prehistoric site. They discovered that the early humans who occupied the […]
High protein diet may harm polar bears
A high protein diet appears linked to kidney disease and shortened lifespans for captive polar bears, a relationship similarly suspected in humans, according to a review led by Washington State University wildlife biologist Charlie Robbins. The paper, published in Zoo Biology, takes careful look at what zoos have fed polar bears revealing they mostly offered […]
Students with attention problems more likely to cheat: Many don’t get ADHD diagnosis that could lead to help
High school students who have trouble paying attention in class are more likely to admit to cheating, a new study shows. Researchers found that inattention led to hyperactivity in the students, and both together contributed to higher levels of cheating. The issue is important because many students with attention problems don’t get an official diagnosis, […]
AHA News: U.S. Appears to Lose Ground in Controlling High Blood Pressure
Latest High Blood Pressure News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (American Heart Association News) After years of improvement, high blood pressure control in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research. Previous studies found Americans with high blood pressure were better managing the condition in the early years of […]
The Unexpected Instagram Trend That’s Boosting People’s Mental Health
It was a Tuesday, and my anxiety was at an all-time high. I was scrolling mindlessly through Instagram, absorbing each post quickly. I saw my friend’s babies, an old colleague’s wedding, someone’s new puppy and a political commentary or two. Somewhere in my endless consumption, I also came across a poem that caught my attention […]
Iodine in desert dust destroys ozone: New study shows iodine from desert dust can decrease ozone air pollution but could prolong greenhouse gas lifetimes
When winds loft fine desert dust high into the atmosphere, iodine in that dust can trigger chemical reactions that destroy some air pollution, but also let greenhouse gases stick around longer. The finding, published today in the journal Science Advances, may force researchers to re-evaluate how particles from land can impact the chemistry of the […]
I’m Fat And Diabetic. Here’s Why Your ‘Concern’ For My Health Is Destructive.
I brace myself for my doctor’s words. “So, your A1C is high. It’s in the diabetic range.” After our televisit, I hang up and try to bring myself to say or even write, “I’m diabetic” or “I have diabetes.” The words are bitter in my mouth and turn my stomach. I think of all the […]
Pandemic Sent Blood Pressure Numbers Skyward – MedicineNet Health News
Latest High Blood Pressure News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 — Yet another pandemic-related health woe has come to the fore: rising blood pressure. Data covering almost half a million middle-aged Americans shows that about 27% saw their blood pressure go up significantly in 2020 after COVID-19 restrictions unfolded […]
South Africa Finds New Variant Of COVID-19 With ‘Constellation Of Mutations’
A new variant of the coronavirus has been found in South Africa, troubling scientists who say the strain has a high number of mutations and is likely already sparking a jump in new cases around Johannesburg. The variant, which is being referred to as the B1.1.529 variant until the World Health Organization decides to assign […]
Vaccinated Blood Cancer Patients Still at Risk for Severe COVID-19
Patients with hematologic malignancies who had breakthrough COVID-19 infections still had high risk for severe or critical disease, according to a registry-based study. Out of 113 reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection post-vaccination in people with blood cancers, 79 (60.4%) experienced severe or critical disease, with 75 requiring hospitalization, reported Livio Pagano, MD, of the Università […]