These Bizarre Cold Remedies Have Gone Viral — But Do They Actually Work? We Asked A Doctor.
Daniel de la Hoz via Getty Images The average person catches two to four colds a year, which means most of us will suffer through roughly 200 colds in our lifetime. With so many snotty struggles ahead of us each year, what remedies can we rely on to help us feel better fast? And do […]
The Biggest Early Warning Signs Of A COVID-19 Infection Now
ingwervanille via Getty Images The first signs of a COVID-19 infection vary from person to person. We’re still very much in the throes of winter ― and that means we’re still dealing with lots of respiratory viruses. This includes COVID. Overall, COVID cases “are down a little bit in most places … we were, from […]
Opinion | The Patient Case Against Requiring Medical Chaperones
A third person is just a third wheel in a trusting doctor-patient relationship. Yale-New Haven Hospital and affiliated clinics have a rule that a chaperone must be present for any examination of so-called “sensitive” areas, including breasts, genitalia, and perianal area. Having a chaperone present is mandatory, and in visits to my gynecologist at Yale, […]
Scientists reveal genetic architecture underlying alcohol, cigarette abuse
Have you ever wondered why one person can smoke cigarettes for a year and easily quit, while another person will become addicted for life? Why can’t some people help themselves from abusing alcohol and others can take it or leave it? One reason is a person’s genetic proclivity to abuse substances. UNC School of Medicine […]
Brains of children with autism may not always ‘see’ body language, study finds
Noticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step back and crosses their arms is a vital part of human communication. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have found that children with autism spectrum disorder may not always process body […]
So THAT’S Why Some People Have More Earwax Than Others
The color, consistency and amount of earwax you have varies from person to person. Normal earwax can be dark brown, light brown, orange, yellow or off-white, according to Dr. Rosemary Ojo, an otolaryngologist at Englewood Health in New Jersey. The texture of your earwax and the amount of earwax you produce can vary, too. You […]
Do you know what drowning really looks like? | HuffPost Lifestyle
Did you know a person can still drown 24-28 hours after resuscitation? You may be surprised at what drowning really looks like. Follow these drowning prevention tips.
Divalproex Sodium: Bipolar Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities Headaches are the most common reason why a person goes to the doctor or other healthcare professional for treatment. There are different types of headaches, for example, migraine, tension, and cluster headaches. The most common type of headache is tension headache. Migraine is much less common. There are few […]
The Power of Walking
Walking is one of the most consistent things a person can do and it has endless health benefits as well.
Are Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder the Same?
Addiction is a chronic disorder where the affected person seeks out drugs despite harmful consequences. Addiction is also associated with changes to your brain. It is a severe form of substance use disorder. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as a chronic disorder where the affected person seeks out drugs despite harmful […]