Tuesday, 28 March 2023

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  • Time-restricted eating vs. daily calorie restriction in reducing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - Adults with obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease did not see additional reductions in intrahepatic triglyceride while on a time-restricted eating regimen compared to subjects on a daily calorie-restriction diet. This is according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open and led by researchers at Southern...
  • 'I'm an Eczema Warrior': How a Louisiana Woman Became 'More Confident' Because of Her Condition - Cynthia Corfah, a New Orleans journalist, social media specialist, and influencer, was born with eczema. When she was a baby, her mom used to put socks on her hands to prevent her from scratching so much. Eczema symptoms can look like a rash on swollen skin that varies in color...
  • Cases of deadly Victorian disease on the rise, experts warn - CDC explains how tuberculosis can be transmitted We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The tuberculosis surveillance...
  • How coffee helps lower type 2 diabetes risk: New clues on mechanism - A large new study explores the mechanics behind the known relationship between coffee consumption and a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study proposes that coffee’s anti-inflammatory properties may largely be the reason for its beneficial effect. Coffee appears to lower pro-inflammatory biomarkers while increasing anti-inflammatory ones. Consuming...
  • New pill for cholesterol when statins don't work - New pill for cholesterol when statins don’t work MK-0616 has been shown to reduce levels of cholesterol by more than 60% Read: New cholesterol-lowering pill cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke  A new daily pill which dramatically lowered cholesterol in trials could soon be available to patients with...
  • New consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure - Summary of Recommendations: Source: Read Full Article Related posts: Type 2 diabetes: Could this popular diet help you manage your condition? Covid booster: What to do if you haven’t been contacted six months after your second jab Scientists explore a link between lethal childhood disease and age-related muscle decline Heart...
  • Paris suburb offers menstrual leave in first for France - A Paris suburb on Monday became the first municipality in France to allow women leave if they suffer from conditions linked to their menstrual cycles including period pain and endometriosis. The municipality of Saint-Ouen, north of the capital, will allow women working for the local authorities to take up to...
  • Early detection is key to correcting childhood hearing loss. Know the signs - Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong. About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearing loss, so most health systems test newborns within a day or two after birth, according...
  • Meta-study finds close alignment on benefits of plant food groups for treatment and prevention of chronic disease - Source: Read Full Article Related posts: Type 2 diabetes: Could this popular diet help you manage your condition? Covid booster: What to do if you haven’t been contacted six months after your second jab Scientists explore a link between lethal childhood disease and age-related muscle decline Heart disease risk: 'Good'...
  • New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease - Increasing use of genetic testing means people may discover they have a gene variant associated with some types of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A new scientific statement, published today in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, aims to help individuals and health care professionals understand what to...
Personal Health

Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resource

A vast database of cancer genomics knowledge started by Washington University scientists has been named a Global Core Biodata Resource by the Global Biodata Coalition. Led by twin brothers Malachi Griffith, PhD...

Garcia named best Latinx department head

Benjamin A. Garcia, PhD, the Raymond H. Wittcoff Distinguished Professor and head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, was named b...

Newberry named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar

Rodney D. Newberry, MD, the Dr. Nicholas V. Costrini Professor of Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named a William H. Danforth W...

Many Families With Unaffordable Employer Coverage Now Eligible for Covered...

If having the family on your employer-sponsored health plan has been a financial hardship, or outright impossible to afford, help may be on the way. The federal government recently fixed a controversial Treasur...
Health Problems

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised; Differences in the Penile Microbiome

IntroductionThe uncircumcised PMBPost-circumcision PMBConclusionsReferencesFurther reading The human body is host to trillions of microbes. The penis also harbors its own microbiota, which changes with circumci...

Researchers elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation

Eight physician-scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been elected members of the newest class of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. They are being recognized fo...

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause and estrogenSymptoms and onset of perimenopauseManaging the symptoms of perimenopauseReferences Further reading  Perimenopause means “around menopause” and refers to the tran...

Role of Sleep in Memory Consolidation

IntroductionSleepSleep, Learning and MemoryMemory ConsolidationRole of Sleep in Memory ConsolidationStages of Sleep and Memory TypesSleep Deprivation and MemoryDiscreet Doubts and Future ResearchReferencesFurth...
Family Health

Snap Up These Prime Day Deals on Lego Sets for...

With Amazon Prime Day in full swing this week, parents – and just about anyone with an important kid in their life – should be thrilled to know that yes, there are plenty of Lego deals to be had. Ba...

These Foods Will Make Your Eyes Healthier

Everyone, youbg and old, needs to take good care of their body. You need to consciously look out for your personal health and not just defer caring for a particular body part till when you attain a certain...

Here Are Five Reasons Why You Need Vitamin D

Vitamin D benefit muscular function, bone health, and cardiovascular system. But can a deficiency of Vitamin D cause any type of illness? Vitamin D is perhaps the easiest to procure – simply walk out and enjo...

Teenage Skin Problems & How To Deal With Them

Teenagers go through a lot of skin changes and transformations when they hit puberty. With all the hormonal changes their bodies are undergoing, it is common for teenagers to face many skin problems that could ...

Pregnant Erin Napier Jokes About Small Baby Bump at 32...

Erin Napier is closing in on her due date. On Monday, the pregnant Home Town star joked about how small she's carrying at 32 weeks along as she posed in a pink shirt and blue jeans for a snapshot posted to...
Kids Health

Rihanna Once Again Proves That Pregnancy Is Her Super Power...

If you thought Rihanna performing in the Super Bowl in showstopping red was impressive, just wait until you see the Grammy-winner singing at this year’s Oscars. The “Umbrella” singer wore an e...

Parents Say This $8 Body Cream With Over 11,000 Reviews...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Chances are, your kiddo has eczema and it’s causing a lot of issue...

7 Adorable Easter Best Outfits From Target for Toddlers to...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Target is ready for Easter — there is plenty of decor, treats, and...

David Beckham Shares Heart-Melting Photos of the ‘Amazing Women’ in...

Women are amazing, a fact that David Beckham knows well. He’s married to the beautiful and talented fashion designer Victoria Beckham, and they have a gorgeous daughter named Harper Seven. The English foo...

A Reddit Dad Wants His Wife to Stay in The...

We wish we could celebrate International Women’s Day in peace, but of course a d-bag dad had to come along and ruin it. A mom posted on the AITA subreddit in March 2023 and said she had jaw surgery in Nov...