How leeches became the latest health trend The Week Magazine Blood covered the hotel room where Tsetsi Stoyanova had checked in for the night. It stained the sheets and the towels and trailed over the bed. The mess … >View original article Contributor:
More and more studies are showing how regular exercise benefits the brain, and in particular, the aging brain. What’s less clear is how exactly exercise counters the cognitive decline that comes with aging and diseases like Alzheimer’s. To find out, for nearly a decade, Ozioma Okonkwo, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin … Read more
Severe cases of West Nile virus were 25% more common than usual in 2018, and transmission patterns appeared to shift to new regions, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that is usually asymptomatic, but causes side effects including fever, body aches, … Read more
Dehydration is a drag on human performance. It can cause fatigue and sap endurance among athletes, according to a 2018 study in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. Even mild dehydration can interfere with a person’s mood or ability to concentrate. Water is cheap and healthy. And drinking H2O is an effective way for most people … Read more
Paxil is an antidepressant medication. This article provides an overview of Paxil, including its uses, side effects, and warnings. View original article Contributor:
The use of steroids can lead to steroid acne. Treatment options include topical creams and ointments. Prevention usually focuses on avoiding steroids or taking preventive measures. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
People have long believed that the moon could influence their sleep, their mood, even their fertility. Are any of these beliefs true? We investigate. View original article Contributor:
New research warns that levels of a toxic compound are on the rise in many species of fish and that this trend is set to continue. The question is: Why? View original article Contributor:
A person’s diet may affect their risk of developing cancer in several ways. Some diets may also help prevent cancer, or help a person recover. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
The bullets ripped through one woman, shredding her intestines and leaving holes the size of a man’s fist in her side. But surgeons had to work fast, clearing the operating room to make way for other victims. View original article Contributor: