Is oil good for you? Q. I have started noticing more coconut oil at the grocery store and have heard it is better for you than a lot of other oils. Is that true? A. I’ve also noticed that coconut oil seems to be catching on these days. Coconut oil is about 90% saturated fat, which is a [...]
Are you getting enough vitamin D, aka the “sunshine” vitamin? Among other risks, not having enough of this protective vitamin could put you at higher risk for developing breast cancer. Additionally, research links higher levels of the micronutrient with better outcomes if you have breast cancer. Holly Pederson, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Breast [...]
Luka is a six month old baby from Pirkanmaa. He participates in a study where the hygiene hypothesis is being tested for the first time in the world. According to the hygiene hypothesis, babies are exposed to too few dusts, which increases their allergies. The study introduces natural bacteria, viruses, and other microbes into the skin of children, who [...]
Upper Respiratory Infection Versus Lower: What’s the Difference? The body’s respiratory system includes the nose, sinuses, mouth, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), and lungs. Upper respiratory infections affect the parts of the respiratory tract that are higher on the body, including the nose, sinuses, and throat, while lower respiratory infections affect the airways [...]
Upon Closer Inspection … Every restaurant has to have regular health inspections to stay in business. But even if one gets a passing grade, chances are you’re going to come into contact with a few unhealthy germs there. Some are more likely than others, so it’s a good idea to know where to watch for [...]
(DAKAR, Senegal) — More than 4,000 people have died in Congo this year in the world’s largest measles outbreak, the United Nations children’s agency said Wednesday. The Central African nation is also battling an Ebola outbreak that has killed about half that number since August 2018. Since January, more than 200,000 cases of measles have [...]
Over the years, more than a few patients in my women’s health practice have told me that their hormonal birth control — the pill, patch, ring, implant, injection, or IUD — made them feel depressed. And it’s not just my patients: several of my friends have felt the same way. And it’s not just me [...]
Not all anxiety is the same. This checklist can help you determine what’s happening before you talk to your doctor. Everyone gets anxious from time to time, like before a big job interview, finding out test results or buying a new house. “Feeling anxious or worried is a part of everyday life,” says Jonathan S. Wong, [...]
(CNN) Do you compulsively scrub your toilet for fear of germs? Good for you, but how often do you change your bath and hand towels? You’re well-informed, so you already microwave your germy kitchen sponge. Or should you? When’s the last time you sanitized your refrigerator, scrubbed your microwave handles or bleached your kitchen sink? [...]
Mental illness is costing the Australian economy $60 billion every year with a toll of lost wages and reduced productivity eating into company bottom lines, according to a report out today. Key points: Mental illness affects one in five Australians Mental illness’s direct cost to business is estimated to be $13b a year, according to [...]
