Children eat what they like, but food intake driven more by what they dislike
It is often said that “children eat what they like,” but the results of a new study by Penn State nutritionists and sensory scientists suggests that when it comes to meals, it is more accurate and more relevant to say, “children do not eat what they dislike.” There is an important difference, according to lead […]
’60 Minutes’ Releases Eerie ‘Havana Syndrome’ Audio After White House Incidents
New audio posted by “60 Minutes” on Sunday reveals what the noise linked to “Havana Syndrome” sounds like to those who claim to have experienced the mysterious condition. Those who’ve suffered say it began after hearing this sound. Advertisement However, “60 Minutes” said listening to the audio, recorded by an unnamed former official, will not […]
Climate drove 7,000 years of dietary changes in the Central Andes: Only under the Inca Empire did sociopolitical factors dampen local climate’s influence on diet
What a person eats influences a person’s health, longevity and experience in the world. Identifying the factors that determine people’s diets is important to answer the bigger questions, such as how changing climates will influence unequal access to preferred foods. A new study led by University of Utah anthropologists provides a blueprint to systematically untangle […]
Initial COVID-19 infection on the single-cell level, revealed
What is going on at the single-cell level in the first days of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs? Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC), in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis, have clarified what immune cells are present in the lungs in the first days of SARS-CoV-2 […]
Lorazepam for Anxiety: Side Effects, Warnings, Uses & Dosage
Generic name: lorazepam Brand name: Ativan Drug class: Benzodiazepines What is lorazepam, and what is it used for? Excessive activity of nerves in the brain may cause anxiety and other psychological disorders. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that nerves in the brain use to send messages to one another that reduces the activity […]
Is Shingles Contagious? How Long Do Shingles Last?
What is shingles? Pictures of shingles Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (also known as VZV, herpes zoster). Shingles usually causes a single strip or patch of painful blisters that wrap around either the left or right side of the patient’s torso or extremities, although it may occur on the face. […]
How Can I Test Myself For Tapeworms?
What causes tapeworm infections? Tapeworms are the flatworms that live in the human digestive tract. If you suspect you might have tapeworms, you need to visit a doctor for stool sample analysis, a blood test, and imaging tests. Tapeworms are the flatworms that live in the human digestive tract. They are mostly harmless but can often […]
How Do I Stop Being a Hypochondriac?
What is health anxiety? A hypochondriac is someone who has a constant fear of illness or getting sick. Stop being a hypochondriac by using self-help and getting cognitive-behavioral therapy. Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your health? Do you spend a lot of time on the internet researching your symptoms, only to become more […]
How diet influences taste sensitivity and preference: Food choice can be regulated to mitigate nutrient deficit or excess
What you eat influences your taste for what you might want to eat next. So claims a University of California, Riverside, study performed on fruit flies. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, offers a better understanding of neurophysiological plasticity of the taste system in flies. To maintain ideal health, animals require a balanced […]
Ativan vs. Valium: Benzodiazepine Side Effects, Dosage & Uses
What is the difference between Ativan vs. Valium? Ativan (lorazepam) and Valium (diazepam) are both members of the benzodiazepine family of drugs used mainly to treat anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. Researchers believe both Ativan and Valium – like other members of the benzodiazepine group – work by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter that helps inhibit excess […]