Working Full-Time with IPF & Knowing When to Stop
Many of us strive to hang onto the parts of our lives outside of our idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis because it helps us remember that we’re more [...]
The coronavirus at 1: A year into the pandemic, what scientists know about how it spreads, infects, and sickens
The coronavirus behind the pandemic presents some vexing dualities. It’s dangerous enough that it dispatches patients to hospitals in droves and has killed more than 1.6 million people, but [...]
Health officials warn of seasonal poisoning risk from certain plants
A French agency has warned people of the risks of eating berries or leaves from decorative plants. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Oc Image by [...]
How hope can make you happier with your lot
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviors such as drinking and gambling—according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The researchers studied [...]
Sesame Should Be on Food Labels to Warn Consumers With Allergy
The FDA has encouraged manufacturers to include the word “sesame” on ingredient labels whenever it’s used as a food flavoring or additive to alert consumers who have a [...]
17 Healthy Grains You’ve Never Heard Of
For many, whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. Consuming at least three servings of whole grains per day (one serving is one-half cup of cooked grains [...]
Gas stoves can generate a startling amount of indoor air pollution
About one-third of U.S. residents are “cooking with gas.”” Natural gas stoves are common, but research shows that they can pose health risks. Brady Seals is with the Rocky [...]
Christmas Tree Allergies: How to Deal With Them
The holiday season means family, food and festivities, but it can also bring about some unwelcome guests: allergies. Though known for colds and flu, December is sometimes associated with [...]
What is Christmas tree syndrome?
Itchy, red bumps when you string lights on your real Christmas tree. A stuffy nose when you bring pine inside your home in December. More frequent use of an asthma [...]
New study finds fish oil omega-3s EPA and DHA work differently on chronic inflammation
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA work differently against chronic inflammation, according to the results of a small randomized study, suggesting each has its own important role [...]
Possible bittersweet effects of stevia uncovered by researchers
According to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers, the natural sweetener stevia may lead to a gut microbial imbalance. The findings were just [...]
Experimental flu vaccine could last for years, early results show
Each year when influenza season arrives, experts worry that the flu vaccine won’t match the currently circulating strains of the virus. The results of an early-stage trial suggest that may become [...]
