Good carbs for optimal health Do you push away the breadbasket or opt out of any meal that includes macaroni? If so, chances are you are one of the millions of people watching your carbs, or carbohydrates. May 1, 2024 0 0
Reasons to be a living kidney donor Nearly 100,000 people in the U.S. are on the waiting list for kidney transplant, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Finding a donor kidney that is compatible and matches the right blood and tissue ... May 1, 2024 0 1
Exposed to Agent Orange at US bases, veterans face cancer without VA compensation As a young GI at Fort Ord in Monterey County, California, Dean Osborn spent much of his time in the oceanside woodlands, training on soil and guzzling water from streams and aquifers now known to be contaminated with cancer-causing ... May 1, 2024 1 1
New survey finds 75% of Americans feel mental health takes back seat to physical health within US health care system Three-quarters of Americans feel that mental health conditions are identified and treated with much less care than physical health issues within the U.S. health care system, even as more than 80% perceive a dramatic rise ... May 1, 2024 0 16
Brief anger may impair blood vessel function, says new research A brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, which is essential for proper blood flow, according to new research published in the Journal of ... May 1, 2024 0 16
Study finds network of inflammatory molecules may act as biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study. May 1, 2024 0 36
US to reclassify cannabis as low-risk drug, in major shift US President Joe Biden's administration is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, an official said Tuesday—a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion. May 1, 2024 0 0
Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China said he was allowed back into his lab after he spent days locked outside, sitting in protest. May 1, 2024 0 0
Study: Better win ratio for NBA western time zone area (PDT) home teams when playing EDT teams, compared to vice versa The body clock has a significant impact on the performance of NBA players, according to study published in Chronobiology International. May 1, 2024 0 1
Survey finds young adults more likely to believe myths about sun protection and skin cancer prevention A new national survey by the Orlando Health Cancer Institute finds nearly a third (32%) of Americans agree that a tan makes people look better and healthier, a dangerous beauty standard that experts say can lead to risky ... May 1, 2024 0 1