Model Predicts COVID Deaths Will Flatline This Winter
The U.S. probably won’t see a major surge in COVID deaths this winter, according to new models from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington in Seattle. By Feb. 1, 2023, daily deaths are projected to be at a high point of 335, which pales in comparison to the […]
Do You Get More Anxious Or Sad In The Fall? There’s A Reason For That.
When we talk about seasonal depression, the short, frosty days of winter probably come to mind. After all, the bulk of people who experience seasonal mood changes feel the most stress and anxiety during the thick of winter. But seasonal affective disorder can happen at any time, in any season. And right now, as we […]
9 Ways to Protect Your Heart and Brain From the Summer Heat – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Heart News TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 Your favorite summertime playlist probably has more songs about surfing than about potential health risks. But with much of the nation having already sweated out a historic heat wave in June, health experts would like to add a note of caution to the mix. Hot weather is like […]
Shield Your Eyes From Summer Sun
Latest Eyesight News SUNDAY, May 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) You probably slather on sunscreen to protect your skin, but your eyes need protection from the sun’s rays, too. Wearing sunglasses can be protective and reduce your chances of developing a condition called photokeratitis. When your cornea — the surface of your eye — is exposed […]
Immune recognition of self and non-self explored in new study
Unless you are an identical twin, you probably aren’t often mistaken for someone else. Likewise, our own sense of self as distinct from all other humans is deeply ingrained since early childhood. The immune system, however, faces far greater challenges in distinguishing self from non-self. Should this complex surveillance network fail to identify a foreign […]
Opinion | ‘This Is Probably the Most Obviously Fake Data I Have Seen’: What We Heard This Week
“This is probably the most obviously fake data I have seen.” — Kyle Sheldrick, MBBS, PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales, on the potentially fraudulent data underpinning an infamous study of vitamin C for sepsis. “It is OK to have financial relationships with industry.” — Adam Bitterman, DO, of Northwell Health Physician […]
Florida’s 76,000 stormwater ponds emit more carbon than they store
When you look at ponds, you might see birds and fish, but you probably don’t think about carbon. In fact, Florida’s 76,000 ponds store plenty of carbon, and a lot of it escapes into the atmosphere. In fact, ponds lose more carbon via gas than they store in the muck, a new University of Florida […]
Opinion | ‘Probably Lying Through Their Teeth’: What We Heard This Week
“They’re probably lying through their teeth much of the time.” — David Hyman, MD, JD, of Georgetown University Law Center, on insurers’ contract negotiations with in-network providers. “This is heartbreaking.” — Kjersti Aagaard, MD, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine, on the rising maternal mortality rate among pregnant women in the U.S. “That’s a definite […]
How Can Anger Hurt My Heart?
How to control your anger Recognizing and accepting your tendency to get angry is probably the first and most important step. If you find you’re often angry, it’s never too late to address it — there are many effective ways to control anger. Intense physical exercise Engaging in intense physical activity such as running, swimming, […]
Experts Predict What Flu Season Will Be Like This Year
You probably didn’t hear too much about the flu season last year, since the COVID-19 pandemic took the spotlight from the usual fall and winter viruses. But while you may still be focused on the coronavirus (as you should be), flu season is fast approaching. Below, experts share their predictions for the flu season, how […]