Higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk late in life
Breaking bones can be life-changing events — especially as we age, when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result in disability, compromised independence and a higher mortality risk. But research from Edith Cowan University’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute has revealed there may be something you can do to help reduce your risk […]
At HBCUs, It’s Time For The Students To Heal — But Where Do We Start?
College was extremely difficult for me. When I was an undergrad at Fayetteville State University, an HBCU in North Carolina, I juggled academics, part-time jobs, relationships and other obligations. I was a walking ball of anxiety wrapped in the “strong Black woman” trope that we all still insist on upholding. And that, if you can […]
Do You Always Need Background Noise? There’s A Psychological Reason Why.
If you see me in the car not listening to music, you should check on me. Seriously. The same goes for when I’m in the shower, trying to fall asleep, cooking dinner ― you get the gist. I’m not the only one, either: Multiple Reddit users shared similar takes, saying background noise can be calming […]
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 […]
Daylight hours impact opioid receptor levels in brown fat
When the season turns darker and colder, animals’ brown fat starts to grow. The tissue produces heat efficiently and rapidly, and regulates appetite. Brown fat is also present in people. In a new study conducted at the Turku PET Centre, Finland, researchers observed that shorter daylight hours impact the opioid receptor signalling in the brown […]
Intermittently Scanned CGM Reduced HbA1c in Type 1 Diabetes
Adults with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes saw a benefit when using intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), the randomized FLASH-UK Trial showed. Compared with traditional fingerstick testing, use of a intermittently scanned CGM, which offers optional alarms for high and low blood glucose levels set by the user, reduced HbA1c levels, with an adjusted mean […]
Natural Disasters During Pregnancy Have Big Implications For Kids’ Mental Health
When a child is diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, there often follows a wave of parental guilt: What caused the problem? Could it have somehow been prevented? Although doctors are not able to pinpoint the cause of an individual child’s ADHD, depression or anxiety, we do know that genetics and environment both play a role […]
What Killed the First Gender-Affirming Surgery Clinic in the U.S.?
When the Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) at Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital closed in 1979, there were still about 20 university-based clinics in the U.S. that provided gender-affirming surgery. By the mid-1990s, only two or three remained. Despite the hospital attributing the closure of GIC to a 1979 study suggesting unsatisfactory long-term outcomes among 50 applicants […]
The Invisible Cost Of Caring For A Child With A Health Condition
When Brittany Martinez’s son was 1 year old, she and her husband noticed that he wasn’t meeting some developmental milestones. They had him evaluated, and he was diagnosed with autism. The diagnosis, Martinez told HuffPost, “has impacted every aspect of his life, and our life as a family, as my son is now 14 years […]
What To Do If You Forget To Bring Your Medication On A Trip
Prescription medications are an essential item on your packing list when you’re traveling. However, bringing them can require a little preparation. Before you head out, contact your physician to make sure you have your meds available for the duration of your trip. You can travel with most medications ― just remember to leave them in […]