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Fast Foods Harm Your Gut Microbiome: What You Should Eat Instead
Share on PinterestExperts say fast foods can produce higher levels of destructive bacteria that harm the gut. Luka TDB/Getty ImagesResearchers say consuming too much fast food and other unhealthy foods can harm your gut microbiome.They said people who have a diet high in processed and animal-derived fatty foods develop greater...
Your Waist Size Is a Clue to Your Heart Disease Risk
Share on PinterestThe need for measuring waist circumference in the clinic stems in part from the limitations of body mass index . Layla Bird/Getty ImagesA group of American Heart Association experts callsfor measuring patients’ waist circumferenceto gauge their risk for cardiovascular disease.The need for measuring waist circumference in the clinic...
A Lack of Sleep in Middle Age Can Increase the Risk of Dementia
Share on PinterestExperts say the brain goes through a cleansing process while you’re asleep. Westend61/Getty ImagesResearchers say getting adequate sleep in your 50s and 60s can lower your risk for dementia later in life.In their study, researchers reported that people who got 6 hours or less sleep per night were...
How Climate Change Disproportionately Affects People of Color
Share on PinterestPeople wait in line for the grocery store after a massive snow storm in Texas. Thomas Ryan Allison/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesClimate change is a serious health threat for everyone but especially for communities that are already vulnerable.Geographic proximity to polluting facilities, for example, is a way in which...
‘Heat Not Burn’ Products May Be Almost as Harmful as Cigarettes
Share on PinterestHeat-not-burn products are not cigarettes or vaping devices. Fiordaliso/Getty ImagesResearchers say heat-not-burn devices are only slightly less harmful to your health than traditional cigarettes.They note that these heated products can cause damage to blood vessels and create other health issues.They add that the devices can be more difficult...
Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Blood Clots
Share on PinterestExperts continue to recommend that people get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying blood clots are rare. FG Trade/Getty ImagesExperts continue to say blood clots caused by COVID-19 vaccines are a rare occurrence.So far, the clots have appeared in about 5 people for every 1 million vaccinated. The rate among...
As STIs Rise, Experts Recommend People Under 30 Get Tested
Share on PinterestExperts say increased testing can help reduce the rate of sexually transmitted infections. Raw Pixel/Getty ImagesOfficials in Canada recommend that people under age 30 who are sexually active get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Experts in the United States say similar guidance should be...
The Next Generation of COVID-19 Vaccines Could Be a Pill
Share on PinterestPeople wait in line for a COVID-19 vaccine. Currently vaccines are only available as an injection. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesTo make the vaccination process simpler and faster, researchers are working to develop the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines, namely in pill and nasal spray...
How Keeping Middle Seat Open on Airplanes Reduces COVID-19 Spread
Share on PinterestExperts say masks and physical distancing are still important on airplanes, even if middle seats are left vacant. EMS FORSTER PRODUCTIONS/Getty ImagesA study shows that leaving the middle seat open on airplanes can reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus by 23 to 57 percent.The study did not...
How Eczema Can Lead to Learning Disabilities in Children
Share on PinterestExperts say the itching and scratching caused by eczema may disrupt sleep and concentration. Halfpoint/Getty ImagesResearchers say children with eczema are more likely to develop learning disabilities.They said they’re not sure what the correlation is, but it could be that the itching and scratching from the condition disrupt...
How the Drinking Habits of Fathers May Contribute to Birth Defects in Newborns
Share on PinterestA recent study suggests the lifestyle habits of fathers may contribute to the chances of birth defects in newborns. Cavan Images/Getty ImagesAccording to an observational study in 529,090 couples, there was a 35 percent increase in the chance of birth defects in newborns if the father regularly drank...
Children Who Snore Are More Likely to Develop Learning Disabilities
Share on PinterestExperts say children should be comfortable in bed and sleep in a quiet, dark room. d3sign/Getty ImagesResearchers say children who snore regularly are more likely to develop behavioral issues and learning disabilities.That’s because snoring children may be experiencing gray matter loss in their brains.Experts advise parents to make...
How Exercise Can Influence What We Eat — and How Much
Share on PinterestPlanning when and what you eat before intense workouts can help you maintain a healthy relationship with fitness and food. Dragon Images/Getty ImagesExercise affects our relationship with food in both physical and psychological ways.When starting a new exercise routine, you might believe you can eat more calories than...
People Can Now Get Abortion Pills Delivered at Home — What to Know
Share on PinterestPeople using telemedicine providers to obtain abortion care can now receive their medications at home instead of picking them up at a hospital or clinic. Maskot/Getty ImagesThe FDA announced a rule change that will allow people using telemedicine to order abortion pills by mail instead of being required...
How to Get the Most Out of Exercise While Wearing a Cloth Face Mask
Share on PinterestSome people report that cloth face masks can make them feel claustrophobic or short of breath. Westend61/Getty ImagesResearchers say cloth face masks can make exercising more difficult because they can affect breathing.Experts say you should focus on the length of your exercise routine rather than its intensity.They add...
The Pandemic Has Taken a Serious Toll on Mental Health. What Happens When It’s Over?
Share on PinterestGetty ImagesThe pandemic has taken a huge toll on many people’s mental health across the globe. Many wrestled with the stress and anxiety that came with the first wave of lockdowns.As public life returns to normal, experts caution there may be a PTSD-like lingering effect for some people....
Mild vs. Severe Side Effects from the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine — What to Know
Share on PinterestThough extremely rare, the warning signs of a blood clot are different from the normal side effects that may occur following vaccination. MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty ImagesOfficials are warning people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to watch for signs of an extremely...
Want to Lower Your Blood Pressure Risk After Age 40? Increase Your Exercise
Share on PinterestAmong study participants, researchers said Black women got the least amount of exercise. Bernard Bodo/Getty ImagesResearchers say increasing the amount of exercise you do in a week can lower your risk of high blood pressure after age 40.They noted that the correlation was strongest when it came to...
This Type of Blood Pressure Medication May Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk
Share on PinterestExperts say switching blood pressure medications can be an easy solution to reduce skin cancer risk. mixetto/Getty ImagesResearchers say people over age 66 have a higher chance of skin cancer if they’re taking a certain type of blood pressure medication.They say thiazide diuretic blood pressure drugs can affect...
Why Black Women Are More Likely to Die from COVID-19 Than White Men
Share on PinterestExperts say Black women have less access to social determinants such as quality healthcare. Timothy A. Clary – Pool/Getty ImagesResearchers say Black women are three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than white men.Experts say part of the reason is Black women tend to have more underlying...
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