Objective Measures Can Assess Mediterranean Diet Adherence
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Blood carotenoids and fatty acids can objectively measure Mediterranean diet adherence and show a stronger association for diabetes prevention than self-reported adherence, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreMelanoma: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the one that scares doctors and patients the most. Luckily, there are now several options for treatment should you be diagnosed with this aggressive, sometimes deadly, cance…
Learn MoreAHA News: Blood Pressure: What Do the Numbers Mean and Why Do They Matter?
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — It’s a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks you to sit quietly while the cuff squeezes to the point of discomfort, then slowly e…
Learn MoreAHA News: Presión arterial: ¿qué significan los números y por qué importan?
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Es un componente estándar de cualquier consulta médica. Alguien, por lo general una enfermera, envuelve un manguito alrededor de tu brazo y te pide que te sientes y te mantengas quieto mie…
Learn MoreScience Reveals Possible ‘Surge of Consciousness’ Just Before Dying
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Near-death experiences — seeing a bright light, floating outside your body, watching your life flash past, communicating with lost loved ones — could well be part of a dying brain’s final fight-or-flight respon…
Learn MoreThousands of Tons of Toxic Chemicals Are Released Into American Homes Each Year
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many common household products emit airborne toxins that can harm your health in ways up to and including cancer, a new study reports.Dozens of different types of consumer products contain toxic volatile organi…
Learn MoreYoung Men Are Using Banned ‘SARM’ Supplements to Bulk Up, With Harmful Results
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is once again warning consumers to avoid muscle-building “supplements” that are anything but a safe alternative to steroids.In an advisory sent out last week, the agency sa…
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