Both bacterial diversity in the gut and regular exercise are important when it comes to health. But how are the two related? A new study uncovers the effect that exercise has on our health by adjusting the balance of the gut microbiome. women at the gym New research finds out how exercise could support bacterial …
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For the first time, scientists discovered how neuroactive steroids naturally found in the brain and bloodstream inhibit the activity of a specific kind of protein called Toll-like receptors (TLR4), which have been known to play a role in inflammation in many organs, including the brain. This UNC School of Medicine-University of Maryland collaboration, published in …
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Though much of the United States is in the grip of the flu, the season hasn’t peaked yet, health officials said Friday. As of Feb. 2, flu is widespread in 47 states, and 24 states are experiencing high levels of the disease. In …
HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Poor sleep is common among Alzheimer’s patients, and researchers say they’re beginning to understand why. Scientists studied 119 people aged 60 and older. Eighty percent had no thinking or memory problems, while the rest had only mild problems. The researchers found that participants with less slow-wave …
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In diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone that is key to regulating levels of blood sugar. New research now asks if we can teach pancreatic cells to address this problem on their own. The pancreas contains three different types of cells, each of which produces different hormones that contribute to …
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Thursday, 10 January 2019 Some hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets appear to be associated with a higher risk of rare but serious venous thromboembolism (VTE), suggests a large study* published today in The BMJ. However, the study found no increased risk of VTE for HRT skin patches, gels or creams, although the vast majority of …
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Jan. 7, 2019 — As predictable as post-holiday bills and weight loss resolutions, flu activity is on the rise in the U.S., the CDC reports. Slideshow Slideshow: Foods for the Flu For the week ending Dec. 29, 2018, 19 states and New York City reported high flu activity, compared to 9 states and New York …
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The Derm: Heidi Waldorf, M.D., Director of Laser And Cosmetic Dermatology, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City It was Jerry Seinfeld who gave dermatologists the “Pimple Popper M.D.” moniker. The truth is, Mr. Seinfeld, we express, drain, and extract, but, we never, ever pop. The difference lies in the details of semantics and technique. Squeezing …
Yes, eating healthy means choosing the right foods, but that’s only part of it. For example, the skin of many fruits and veggies (or just under it) is where a lot of the vitamins and minerals are, so when you peel it off, you’re missing out. Find out what you can do to get the …
Let’s be real for a hot second: Some days, when you start getting ready for the gym, your body (and mind) just isn’t in the mood. It’s those days — when burpees feel 10,000 times harder than they did yesterday — that you need a more chill workout. There’s nothing wrong with doing something low …
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