Gut microbiome may alter response to cancer therapy
Since ancient times, our gut microbiome, home to a vast number of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, has been thought to influence many aspects of human health. Most recently, sequencing technology has shown that it may also play a role in the treatment of cancer. A review paper published in JAMA Oncology by investigators […]
9 Ways To Make The End Of A Vacation Suck Less
The experience of travel is filled with discovery, relaxation and joy. Returning home to the daily grind often feels like the exact opposite. “There is a well-known post-vacation blues phenomenon where our mood dips down for at least a week to 10 days, sometimes to even pre-vacation levels,” said Sue Varma, a clinical assistant professor […]
What To Buy For Migraine Relief, According To Neurologists
As a kid, I’d watch my mom get migraine attacks a few times a month. She’d come home from work, muttering, “It’s starting behind my eyes,” take two Excedrin, then retreat to her room for darkness and quiet. It was a routine I knew well, which made it all the more upsetting when I started […]
A step toward ‘living biotherapeutics’: Chemical engineers have created a coating for microbes that could make it easier to deploy the organisms to treat gastrointestinal disease
The human gut is home to thousands of species of bacteria, and some of those bacteria have the potential to treat a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Some species may help to combat colon cancer, while others could help treat or prevent infections such as C. difficile. One of the obstacles to developing these “living biotherapeutics” […]
6 Rude Comments Relatives Make At The Holidays (And How To Respond)
No visit home for the holidays is complete without at least a few annoying or insensitive comments from your extended family. Often, your family means well when they inquire — yet again! — about your relationship status, your body, your baby plans or what is (or isn’t) on your plate or in your glass. Or […]
I Am ‘Unhealthy.’ That Doesn’t Make Me Any Less Valuable.
When I was a kid, I occasionally “faked” being sick to stay home. Not often, but I missed my first week of middle school because of it, all the while feeling the burden of guilt about not actually being ill. The truth was more complex: I was unwell, just not in the way I was […]
The ‘Healthy’ Pandemic Habit Secretly Messing With Your Mental Health
Spending more time at home ― as we’ve all been doing for over a year and a half ― has certainly had some perks. More time with family, less time commuting and more time wearing pants with an elastic waistband. One shift not on this list? The number of body image issues that have materialized […]
Geologically vibrant continents produce higher biodiversity
Tropical rainforests are the most biodiverse habitats on Earth. They are home to a huge number of different plants, animals, fungi and other organisms. These forests are primarily spread over three continents, concentrated in the Amazon Basin in South America, the Congo Basin in Central Africa, and the vast archipelago of Southeast Asia. One might […]
7 Ways Therapists Personally Deal With Burnout
Avoiding burnout has become nearly impossible. A lack of boundaries due to working from home, increased demands in our personal lives and endless uncertainty thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic have us feeling more depleted than ever. This results in sleep problems, loss of motivation and little energy, among many other issues. Even therapists aren’t immune. […]
How Federal Restrictions Force Pilots To Hide Mental Illness
Carl Eisen, 60, vividly remembers his first panic attack: Sept. 11, 2001. He was at Home Depot buying a new pump for his home’s water well when he heard that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. Immediately, the pilot’s thoughts turned to his wife and son, who was 9 months old at the […]