People who have Crohn’s disease often seek to ease their symptoms by changing what they eat, and new research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be their best bet. The study evaluated one of the commonly used diets for Crohn’s disease,…
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Is it time to wave goodbye to the handshake?
The traditional handshake—long employed in business deals and job interviews to promote connection and foster trust—could be on the chopping block as individuals and corporations reexamine the custom following 14 months of little-to-no contact during the pandemic. “We might not…
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A fungus is major cause of death among people with HIV in the Brazilian Amazon
A series of autopsies performed in an infectious disease hospital in the Brazilian Amazon reveals that infections by the Histoplasma fungus are a major cause of death in people with HIV. The study, led by Barcelona Institute for Global Health…
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Telehealth is growing in use, acceptance among Americans, says poll
Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows. Conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) from March 26 to April 5, the poll found that 38% had used telehealth…
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This Is The Best Day To Go Shopping At Ross
It’s no secret we love our trips to Ross, one of our go-to stores for all the savings. While the retailer isn’t always the most organized, it’s full of scavenger hunts for deals, from antique-style furniture to gorgeous designer dresses….
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What Is Craniosacral Therapy?
If you have ever been to a chiropractor or massage therapist, you may have experienced craniosacral therapy (CST). However, if this sounds alien to you, and you live with chronic migraines, neck pain, neuralgia, or even are suffering with side effects…
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How is COVID-19 affecting people’s mental health?
Coronavirus-induced anxiety and depression continue to exert a mental toll on U.S. residents, especially among young adults, even as rising U.S. vaccination rates and falling COVID-19 cases signal a gradual return to pre-pandemic rhythms, according to a new survey by…
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This Is What Actually Causes Mastitis
Ever wonder what causes mastitis? As you probably know, this condition is common among breastfeeding women. Up to 33% of new mothers develop mastitis during lactation, according to a 2003 review featured in the journal Disease in Childhood. Its causes…
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DR ELLIE CANNON: What is blue toe syndrome and how can Dad control it?
DR ELLIE CANNON: What is blue toe syndrome and how can Dad control it? My father, who’s 82, has been diagnosed with blue toe syndrome, which I am told is caused by poor circulation. How can he keep it under…
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This Home Boxing Workout Is Actually Fight-Ready
When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, I found myself without a place to throw a punch. My gym was just one of many to shut down, and martial arts practitioners, boxing buffs, and casual cardio kickboxers alike lost access to the…
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