Category: 6. Health

Even though electronic cigarettes do not contain any illicit substances, the liquid can cause serious health problems. Often, the nicotine concentration in these products is several times higher than in conventional cigarettes,…

Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers. The Genetic Wellness Assessment is now available for adults interested…

When it comes to carbohydrates, not all are created equal.

Some carbohydrates are refined, which are quickly digested. These are called low-quality carbs that increase the risk of chronic diseases by spiking blood sugar. White bread, white rice,…

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has noted several new H5N1 outbreaks and detections in commercial poultry flocks, backyard flocks, and wild migrating birds. 

The uptick in H5N1 activity…

When seeking a surgeon for treatment, providing emotional support and helping patients manage expectations are among the top areas of communication valued by patients, according to a recent systematic review. The research was presented at…

The healthy habits people adopt and stick with in their 20s and 30s have a massive and direct impact on their risk of a heart attack or stroke decades later, a landmark study says.

Young adults who fail to keep heart-healthy practices can see…

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a lab-designed protein, possibly opening the door to a new treatment avenue for people with Type 1…

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health have completed a successful Phase 1 clinical trial of a new vaccine targeting both typhoid fever and non-typhoidal Salmonella…