Aerobic Fitness May Trump Strength for Metabolic Health
Endurance affects metabolism substantially more than muscular strength does, a new study suggests. View original article Contributor:
Month: September 2019
A Teen Boy’s Diet of Fries and Sausage Led to Blindness, According to a New Case Study
A new case study highlights a serious, though rare, side effect of a poor diet: blindness. In the Annals of Internal Medicine, a group of researchers from the University of Bristol in the U.K. report the unusual case of a teenage boy whose diet was so poor, it led to serious optic nerve damage and … Read more
Food Waste Is a Huge Environmental Problem. Here’s 5 Ways to Reduce Yours
Tossing uneaten leftovers or slimy lettuce may feel like no big deal. But a new report from the sustainability-focused World Resources Institute (WRI) says food waste is responsible for 8% of annual greenhouse-gas emissions, and that 25% of agricultural water use and a land mass the size of China go toward producing food that ultimately … Read more
What to know about group B strep
Group B strep is a type of bacteria that occurs naturally in some adults and can pass from pregnant women to babies. It often produces no symptoms, but it can be life threatening in babies. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
Breast cancer: Hormone therapy may only put some cells to ‘sleep’
A laboratory analysis of the effects of hormone therapy on thousands of breast cancer cells found that this approach does not always destroy them. View original article Contributor:
What does semen smell like and why?
The smell of semen could be nothing to worry about or it can point to an underlying condition. Here we discuss what smells are normal and what others might mean. View original article Contributor:
Teen goes ‘blind’ from 7-year diet of french fries, white bread and ham slices, doctors say
New report published Monday tells a cautionary tale of the risks of poor nutrition on the nervous system. View original article Contributor: Deanna Paul
What to know about post-concussion syndrome
In most cases, concussion symptoms disappear within a month. If they do not, the person may have post-concussion syndrome. Read about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments here. View original article Contributor:
What are the early symptoms of a brain tumor?
Early symptoms of a brain tumor can include headaches, vision problems, and mood swings. However, because they are so general, diagnosis can be difficult. The symptoms tend to vary depending on the location and stage of the tumor. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
New immunotherapy shows promise against brain tumors in mice
Scientists have demonstrated a new immunotherapy that can deliver checkpoint inhibitors across the blood-brain barrier to fight glioblastoma in mice. View original article Contributor: