Health Insider What to know about dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder in the summer Dr. Partha Nandi
WXYZ — In today’s health alert, when we think of Seasonal Affective Disorder – or SAD – we usually think of winter, but for some people, summer can bring the blues, too. Summer depression is real, and I see patients who are affected by it every year. About 1 in 10 people with Seasonal Affective […]
Studies on coffee consumption: New biomarker proposed
In order to record coffee consumption in nutrition and health studies, researchers usually rely on self-reporting by participants. However, this is not always reliable. It would therefore be desirable to conduct additional studies to objectively verify individual consumption using biomarkers. A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical […]
Opinion | No Laughing Matter: Women’s Health Is Not a ‘Women’s Issue’
Rosen is a professor of cardiology. Stand-up comics aren’t usually my go-to source for making a professional point. But a searing insight from Amy Schumer has me reconsidering. In her most recent comedy special, Schumer discusses her complicated 2019-2020 pregnancy. “I had this awful condition while I was pregnant called hyperemesis gravidarum. Severe nausea and […]
Tropical Parasite May Be Endemic in Texas
A parasitic disease that can cause skin ulcers and is usually spread by the tiny sandfly may now be endemic to the U.S., preliminary findings from CDC researchers suggested. Genetic sequencing of 2,235 U.S. cutaneous leishmaniasis samples submitted from 2005 to 2019 confirmed the presence of a potentially distinct genotype of the Leishmania mexicana species […]
Hot vs. Iced Coffee: Is One Better For You Than The Other?
When it comes to iced versus hot coffee, conversations usually focus on personal taste. But what about health? Do the two versions of coffee affect the human body differently, and are the differences stark enough to warrant permanent changes in your caffeine consumption? To find out, HuffPost spoke with Dr. Majid Basit, a cardiologist with […]
How Long Does Norovirus Usually Last? Symptoms & Diagnosis
Norovirus spreads easily and infects people in several ways. Symptoms of norovirus infection usually last about two to three days. Kids with norovirus infection should not go to school or childcare until there are no symptoms for at least 24 hours. Moreover, they should avoid swimming pools until they’re well again. Children in diapers should […]
Immunotherapy may get a boost
T cells are usually very good at eliminating diseased cells. But they seem to fail when it comes to tumor cells. In JCI Insight, MDC teams led by Armin Rehm and Uta Höpken describe what inhibits this immune function, how they can release the brake and boost the immune response against cancer. T cells are […]
There’s A Real Risk Of Monkeypox Becoming ‘Established’ Outside Africa, WHO Says
There’s a risk of monkeypox becoming “established” in countries where it is not usually seen, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said most monkeypox cases are appearing among men who have had sexual relations with other men. Some countries are also starting to report possible community transmission of the virus, […]
6 Most Common Opportunistic Infections & Diseases
Infections of the outer, middle, and inner ear usually are caused by viruses. Most outer (swimmer’s ear) and middle ear (otitis media) infections can be treated at home with remedies like warm compresses for ear pain relief, tea tree, ginger, or garlic oil drops. Symptoms of an outer ear (swimmer’s ear) and middle ear infection […]
How to Treat Thrush in Babies & in Adults, Symptoms, Causes & Home Remedies
Thrush in newborns and infants is common and usually not harmful.Source: Getty Images How to treat thrush in babies and adults Infants, toddlers, and children with thrush often do not require treatment. In children who have thrush for more than a few weeks, a child’s pediatrician may prescribe antifungal nystatin (Mycostatin, Nilstat, Nystex) drops. Treatment for thrush […]