Some seafloor microbes can take the heat: And here’s what they eat
It’s cold in the depths of the world’s oceans; most of the seafloor is at a chilly 4°C. Not so the seafloor of Guaymas Basin in the Gulf of California. Here, tectonic plates drift apart and heat from Earth’s interior can rise up — so far up that it bakes large areas of the seafloor […]
Health Insider Young Valley man advocates for others with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Nick Ciletti
PHOENIX — It’s a disease that impacts nearly a quarter of all adults across the U.S., according to groups like The American Heart Association, and you may not even know you have it since many people never experience any symptoms. It’s called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, and a young Valley man has lived […]
Health Insider WATCH: What SPF makes a difference in protecting your skin abc15.com staff
PHOENIX — Arizona summer is around the corner, and it’s that time of year to start taking skin health seriously every day! On sunny days now through the rest of the summer, the sun’s rays could be strong enough to burn your skin in 15 minutes or less during the middle of the day! ABC15 […]
Mental health, substance abuse clinic in St. Paul’s east side looks to serve youth of color
INTERVIEWER: It’s no surprise to many of us, children and teens have been reporting mental health struggles at higher rates than in the past in recent years. Nationwide, only about half of those with a mental health condition get treatment. That’s according to the CDC. A St. Paul organization is working to reach more kids […]
I Was Trapped In A Soul-Crushing Corporate Job For 1 Reason That Keeps Too Many Others Stuck
“I’ve learned that I can’t game the system, I don’t want to, and it’s not worth it,” the author writes. FreshSplash via Getty Images This story was supported by the journalism non-profit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. The breaking point came in a one-on-one. My manager looked distressed. He told me the issues had been […]
Masks Off! The Best Prime Day Deals That’ll Brighten Your Teeth And Smile
If you’ve been fully vaccinated and you’re ready to let your face mask fly, it’s entirely possible you haven’t given your teeth a good look since before your days of social distancing. If your smile could use a little brightening up, now’s the time to score some major deals on white strips, electric toothbrushes, whitening […]
Opinion | ‘It’s Much More Severe, and It’s Much More Dangerous’: What We Heard This Week
“It’s not just some little fever or some little rash. It’s much more severe, and it’s much more dangerous.” — Sarah Lim, MD, of the Minnesota Department of Health, on why physicians and parents should be concerned about the recent rise in measles cases. “It’s a really interesting time. There’s so much activity.” — Hao […]
6 Things You Should Never Say To Someone You’re Dining With — And Why
Getty Images Experts say when it doubt, it’s best to avoid commenting on what others eat. “You just always have to be healthy.” A former co-worker used to snarkily say this to me at every group work meal whenever I ordered a salad or something else vegetarian, which I was at the time. She always […]
Your Heart Has An ‘Age,’ Too. Here Are 7 Ways To Keep It Young.
LOADINGERROR LOADING If you’re reading this, then it’s safe to say that you’re interested in not just learning more about heart health, but also ways to keep your ticker strong for many years to come. While everybody is different, there is an idea that your heart has an age that’s not always correlated with your […]
Advanced Practice Providers Push to Unionize in Oregon
It’s not just physicians who are moving to unionize: More than 600 advanced practice providers (APPs) at the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital (OHSU) system have announced their intent to join a union. Members of the group include nurse practitioners (NPs), certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants (PAs), according to the Oregon Nurses Association […]