Share on PinterestA short bout of aerobic exercise or a 90-minute nap may improve cognitive function after a sleepless night. MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images A short workout or a 90-minute nap may help your brain recover after a sleepless night, a new study found. The nap was particularly effective: people who took it performed about 22% better […]
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Experimental Blood Test Detects Early Stage, Polyps
Share on PinterestAn experimental blood test shows promise in detecting precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer. FluxFactory · E+/Getty A new blood test shows promise in catching precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer. In trials, the DENEB blood test detected 92% of stage I–III colorectal cancers and 81% of high risk polyps. It […]
Read MoreParis Hilton Says Diagnosis Was ‘Huge Relief’
Share on PinterestParis Hilton is sharing how she found an ADHD treatment that works for her and why embracing the condition has changed the way she sees herself. Photo Credit: Kevin Ostajewski Paris Hilton says receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult helped her better understand the challenges she faced throughout childhood. Hilton says ADHD […]
Read MoreKeto May Offer More Benefits Than Mediterranean Diet
Share on PinterestA recent study shows that a keto diet may offer greater health benefits for people with obesity. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A recent study has shown that a ketogenic (keto) diet may offer more health benefits for people with obesity than other weight loss diets. The researchers compared a keto diet with the Mediterranean […]
Read MoreErectile Dysfunction Drug May Cause Vision-Threatening Eye Disease
Share on PinterestA common erectile dysfunction drug prescribed for men with enlarged prostates is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma. Fred De Noyelle /GODONG/Getty Images A new study suggests that people who take the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis for urinary tract issues may have a higher risk of glaucoma, a vision-threatening eye disease. Men […]
Read MoreHow to Make Favorite Drinks Healthier
Share on PinterestStarbucks has launched its 2026 fall menu. There are healthy swaps you can make to still enjoy your favorite drink. Image Credit: Starbucks The Starbucks Fall 2026 menu includes the return of seasonal favorites like the pumpkin spice latte and the pecan cortado, as well as new banana bread flavored drinks and the […]
Read More‘Rocky Horror’ Icon Tim Curry Dies at 80, Years After Major Stroke
Share on PinterestActor Tim Curry attends the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Los Angeles City Hall on October 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage Tim Curry, star of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80 at his home in […]
Read MoreEarly loss and progressive deterioration of glucagon responses to hypoglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes
Introduction Impaired glucagon counterregulation is a major contributor to hypoglycemia risk in type 1 diabetes (T1D). While well described in adults, the timing, trajectory, and determinants of glucagon dysfunction in children remain poorly defined. Our objective was to characterize the evolution of glucagon secretion during insulin-induced hypoglycemia in children with newly diagnosed T1D and to […]
Read MoreDolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80 After Health Issues
Share on PinterestDolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage/Getty Images Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, her family announced on August 25. The singer-songwriter’s […]
Read MoreEarly Onset May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline
Share on PinterestRecent research shows that entering menopause early may lead to faster cognitive decline and an earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Kathrin Ziegler · DigitalVision/Getty Earlier menopause may be associated with faster cognitive decline and less favorable brain health later in life. These associations may persist for decades after the menopause transition. Earlier menopause […]
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