National News Trump has leg swelling checked, diagnosed with common condition in older adults Associated Press
WASHINGTON, DC — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday read a doctor’s letter about President Donald Trump that she said was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in his ankles and a makeup-covered hand. Leavitt said Trump noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was evaluated by the White House […]
Your Garlic Press Might Be The Reason You Have Garlic Breath
ZenShui/Laurence Mouton via Getty Images After years in the culinary backwaters, the garlic press could be due for a reconsideration. Once upon a time, garlic presses were a hot property. They were the perfect accessory for a cook who bought low-fat everything, loaded up on carbs and had a fresh pasta maker in the pantry. […]
Families Push Research Forward in Rare Diseases
This story was supported by a grant from the National Press Foundation in partnership with Fondation de France. For the main story on how mRNA is being investigated for its potential in rare diseases, click here. Kathy Stagni first met Charles Venditti, MD, PhD, at a meeting of her organization, the Organic Acidemia Association, more […]
COVID Vaccines Made mRNA a Household Name. How Can It Help in Rare Diseases?
This story was supported by a grant from the National Press Foundation in partnership with Fondation de France. For MedPage Today‘s related story on how families support rare disease research, click here. One of the hardest things about managing Jordan Franks’ propionic acidemia (PA) was feeding him. Jordan never wanted to eat. His body seemed […]
‘Junk Sleep’ Could Explain Why You’re Tired After A Full Night’s Rest
Your alarm just went off. Ugh. Still tired, you groan and press “snooze” a couple more times before eventually forcing yourself out of bed. After doing the math, you realize you technically slept enough hours (even though you could definitely sleep more). Maybe you’ve even been trying to go to bed earlier and feel frustrated […]
Opinion | ‘I’m a Cardiologist; I’m Used to Doing Things’: What We Heard This Week
“I’m a cardiologist; I’m used to doing things.” — FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, during a press briefing discussing the agency’s proposal to ban menthol in cigarettes and other tobacco products. “It’s just really important to get the word out that we have a lot more tools in the toolkit now.” — Kathy Yang, PharmD, […]
When it comes to obesity, the problem isn’t an excess of fat but its loss of function, researchers argue
Cell Press. “When it comes to obesity, the problem isn’t an excess of fat but its loss of function, researchers argue.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 3 February 2022. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220203122923.htm>. Cell Press. (2022, February 3). When it comes to obesity, the problem isn’t an excess of fat but its loss of function, researchers argue. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 4, […]
Naomi Osaka Talks To Media Again After Winning Olympic Tennis Match
Then the tennis superstar talked to the media again after shunning press conferences and eventually withdrawing from the French Open in May to preserve her mental health. Bouts of anxiety had prompted her to rethink subjecting herself to probing questions about her performance. She hadn’t competed since the Paris Grand Slam ― and hadn’t faced […]
Teens Need Later School Start Times
Daily cries from parents, pediatricians, the press, and the public to reopen schools in the fall are certainly well-intentioned, but they are overlooking a critical opportunity to advance adolescent physical and mental health long after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Delaying school start times for teens by an hour, or even two, could optimize a […]