insert_link Health & Wellness The Most – and Least – Effective Face Masks Researchers at Duke University have developed a new tool to find the effectiveness of the various types of masks people are using to stop spread during the COVID-19 pandemic. And some offer less protection than others, researchers found. So which masks are the best — and the worst? Duke researchers say, naturally, the most effective mask was the N95. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that N95 are […] todayAugust 17, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness What’s the True Cause of Armpit Body Odor? In a report recently published in the journal, Scientific Reports, British scientists have discovered what makes people stink. Turns out, we can all blame our B.O. on an enzyme that hides in specific bacteria that colonize the human armpit. "Solving the structure of this 'BO enzyme' has allowed us to pinpoint the molecular step inside certain bacteria that makes the odor molecules," said co-author Michelle Rudden, a postdoctoral research associate […] todayAugust 13, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness New Poll finds that Parents need to brush up on Sunscreen Knowledge for Kids Most American parents know that sunscreen is important for their children, but there are gaps in their knowledge of its proper use, a new survey finds. The majority of the more than 1,100 parents of children aged 5 to 12 stated they've at least sometimes used sunscreen on their kids, and they know that sunscreen is very important in preventing sunburns and skin cancer. However, the survey also found that […] todayAugust 12, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Is Hair Loss the Latest Side Effect of COVID-19? Patients recovering from COVID-19 may be susceptible to losing their hair, USA Today reported last week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doesn't list hair loss as a consequence of COVID-19, but more than 27% of 1,100 people who responded to a Survivor Corps Facebook poll said they lost hair. Dr. Michele Green, a dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, has seen an influx of […] todayAugust 11, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Skip the ‘Maskne,’ Not the Mask For most people, wearing a face mask is a harmless inconvenience, but wearing the coverings may cause skin problems for some, one dermatologist explains. The term most used to describe the condition is mask-acne, or "maskne." Dermatologist Dr. Allison Truong, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles, said that she is seeing many patients with this problem. Patients are complaining of three types of skin issues: Acne from clogged pores […] todayAugust 10, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Stress-Busting Foods When deadlines begin piling up and your calendar is overbooked, who has time for healthy eating? And now with uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic adding to our general anxiety levels, things can be magnified to the Nth power. But when it comes to combating stress levels, what you eat may actually help relieve your tension. Some foods may help stabilize blood sugar or, better yet, your emotional response. Health magazine […] todayAugust 6, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness What Public Health Experts Say About Expediting A Coronavirus Vaccine The vaccine trial that Vice President Mike Pence kicked off in Miami last week gives the United States the tiniest chance of being ready to vaccinate millions of Americans just before Election Day. It’s a possibility that fills many public health experts with dread. Among their concerns: Early evidence that any vaccine works would lead to political pressure from the administration for emergency approval by the Food and Drug Administration. […] todayAugust 6, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Could a Low Carb Diet help Protect Our Eyes as we Age? Glaucoma strikes many people as they age, but what if a simple dietary change could lower your risk? New research suggests it can: Scientists found a low-carbohydrate diet might protect you against the vision-robbing disease. The researchers analyzed data from 185,000 female nurses and male health professionals, aged 40 to 75, who took part in three large studies in the United States conducted between 1976 and 2017. Over the course […] todayAugust 4, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness CDC says Salmonella outbreak in 34 states linked to Red Onions As if we don't all have enough to worry about with the coronavirus pandemic, now, across 34 states, nearly 400 people have fallen ill due to a salmonella outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this outbreak is likely linked to red onions. “Although red onions have been identified as the likely source, other types of onions may be contaminated due to the way onions are grown […] todayAugust 3, 2020
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