Type 1 diabetes: Genetic risk reflected in gut microbiome
New research has revealed that children at a high genetic risk of type 1 diabetes have ‘distinct changes’ in their gut microbiome. View original article Contributor:
Month: August 2019
Cases of Vaping-Related Illnesses Rise to 153 in 16 States
The C.D.C. said serious respiratory problems were reported in the past two months, though it remained unclear whether vaping nicotine or THC, the high-inducing chemical in marijuana, was the cause. View original article Contributor:
Lower back pain? Self-administered acupressure could help
A recent study found that people with chronic lower back pain who performed self-administered acupressure experienced improvement in pain and fatigue symptoms. View original article Contributor:
Opioid Treatment Is Used Vastly More in States That Expanded Medicaid
The states with the highest Medicaid prescribing rates for the anti-craving drug buprenorphine — Vermont, West Virginia, Kentucky, Montana and Ohio — all expanded the program. View original article Contributor:
How Medicine Became the Stealth Family-Friendly Profession
Female doctors are more likely than other professionals to have children and keep working. The reasons offer lessons for other jobs. View original article Contributor:
How Many Steps Should You Take a Day?
Fitness trackers have bolstered the case for even light exercise. The persistent mystery, though, is which movements matter most. View original article Contributor:
Exercise May Boost Mood for Women With Depression. Having a Coach May Help.
How the “runner’s high” might be used as a tool to treat depression. View original article Contributor:
Health Matters: Preventing STIs
The latest edition of Health Matters, PHE’s professional resource, focuses on the prevention of 5 common sexually transmitted infections (STIs): gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis, genital herpes and genital warts. It also covers the public health challenge of antimicrobial resistant STIs, and the commissioning and improvement of sexual health services. This blog provides a summary of the … Read more
Alternative medicine: Drugs are not always the answer for your pet – Rutland Herald
Alternative medicine: Drugs are not always the answer for your pet Rutland Herald Many people balk at the idea of “alternative medicine” for their pets, but what does alternative really mean? We are quick to choose foods or products that claim … >View original article Contributor:
Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? A New Study Reignites a Long-Standing Debate
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics has given new life to a long-running debate: whether adding fluoride to drinking water is a prudent way to prevent tooth decay, or a potentially toxic mistake. The research, which focused on mother-child pairs from six Canadian cities, found that high fluoride exposure during pregnancy was correlated with lower … Read more