Take care of your teeth—for the sake of your heart Most of us brush our teeth every day but lifting the lip afterwards and examining the gums? How often do we do that? Jul 6, 2023 0 28
Why LGBTQ+ adults should pay attention to heart health Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+ people also tend to have a higher prevalence ... Jul 6, 2023 0 12
Eliminating extra chromosomes in cancer cells prevents tumor growth, new study reveals Cancer cells with extra chromosomes depend on those chromosomes for tumor growth, a new Yale study reveals, and eliminating them prevents the cells from forming tumors. The findings, said the researchers, suggest that selectively ... Jul 6, 2023 0 138
Tick season is starting sooner, and they are showing up in new places As tick season gets into full swing, we spoke with two experts who study them to learn about the latest in tick research and how to stay protected. Emily Struckhoff is a vector-borne disease program specialist with Penn State ... Jul 6, 2023 0 1
Learn the differences between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you've come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common symptoms, how it's ... Jul 6, 2023 0 16
Heat: How much can the human body stand? Record-breaking heat waves are pummeling the United States and the world, causing many to wonder how much of this a body can take and still survive. Jul 6, 2023 0 27
Study demonstrates safety of microbiota transplant therapy in stem cell transplant and leukemia patients Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers led a study that demonstrated the safety of using microbiota transplant therapy (MTT) in patients with acute myeloid leukemia ... Jul 6, 2023 0 5
Interpersonal and structural stigma toward sexual minority youth create mental health challenges, increased suicide risk Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania found that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) youth experienced more interpersonal discrimination based on others perceiving them ... Jul 6, 2023 0 1
Study uncovers gut bacteria differences in children who later develop juvenile idiopathic arthritis For the first time, scientists have shown that gut bacteria differences are associated with later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a debilitating rheumatic childhood disease, and that these differences are present ... Jul 6, 2023 0 1
Poor air quality found to affect mental health in many ways Poor air quality affects mental health in many ways, according to a new review of evidence published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. Jul 6, 2023 0 25
