Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to be sushi smart: Tips on avoiding anisakiasis

From sushi and sashimi (Japan) to poke bowls (Hawaii) and ceviche (Peru), consumption of raw or undercooked fish and other seafood is becoming increasingly popular. Appealing as such dishes can be, they can also increase ...

Health

Should you really drink eight cups of water a day?

The idea of drinking eight eight-ounce cups of water a day has been repeated for so many years, many of us use it as a goal for our water intake. This so-called standard isn't supported by science. Most of us will be fine ...

Health

Higher lithium levels in drinking water may raise autism risk

Pregnant women whose household tap water had higher levels of lithium had a moderately higher risk of their offspring being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study led by a UCLA Health researcher.

Radiology & Imaging

MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues

To survive, every cell in the body puts enormous energy into sustaining the right balance of water and essential electrolytes. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a way to use magnetic resonance ...

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