Dry January: Giving up alcohol can mean better sleep, weight loss and more energy As the holidays end, millions of Americans give up alcohol during a month-long sobriety challenge called "Dry January." Jan 4, 2023 0 3
Traveling farther away from home linked to better health People who travel more outside of their local area feel that they are healthier than those who stay closer to home, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Jan 4, 2023 1 142
Antibiotic residues in water a threat to human health Antibiotic residues in wastewater and wastewater treatment plants in the regions around China and India risk contributing to antibiotic resistance, and the drinking water may pose a threat to human health, according to a ... Jan 4, 2023 0 39
Study links specific outdoor air pollutants to asthma attacks in urban children Moderate levels of two outdoor air pollutants, ozone and fine particulate matter, are associated with non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents who live in low-income urban areas, a study has found. The study also ... Jan 4, 2023 0 65
Strategies for health success in the new year Many people gain weight over the holidays and then try, unsuccessfully, to get back into shape after the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. The key is to not set yourself up for failure. Jan 4, 2023 0 15
Lab-grown retinal eye cells make successful connections, open door for clinical trials to treat blindness Retinal cells grown from stem cells can reach out and connect with neighbors, according to a new study, completing a "handshake" that may show the cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders. Jan 4, 2023 0 419
Q and A: Reducing stress in the new year DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a working mom of two teenagers. I have a career that requires long hours, and I struggle with juggling work and home responsibilities. I don't get to the gym as often as I'd like. I'm having more episodes ... Jan 4, 2023 0 6
No, you shouldn't pry your braces off with a spoon: TikTok hacks making dentists cringe A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of "Do It Yourself" dangers when it comes to teeth. Jan 4, 2023 0 29
Flu vaccine 36 percent effective against influenza A(H3N2)-related illnesses during 2021-2022 flu season For the 2021 to 2022 influenza season, influenza vaccines were 36 percent effective against influenza A(H3N2)-related illnesses, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Jan 4, 2023 0 22
Can diet combined with drugs reduce seizures? Following a modified Atkins diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates plus taking medication may reduce seizures in people with tough-to-treat epilepsy, according to a study published in the January 4, 2023, online issue ... Jan 4, 2023 0 23
