Tag: health

Risk of nanoplastics in plastic water bottles matched by risk of chemical additives used to make the plastic

https://apple.news/AY5jLm4RMT0O1ZVMr7VWoUQ More concerning than the nanoplastics in water bottles are the chemicals on them BY SUSANNE RUST, STAFF WRITER for the Los Angeles Times, published on JAN. 18, 2024 3 AM PT They are used to give plastic products their distinctive durability, bendability and sleek, nonstick surface. Yet some of these chemical additives have been tied to maladies … Continue reading Risk of nanoplastics in plastic water bottles matched by risk of chemical additives used to make the plastic →

Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/01/26/coffee-empty-stomach-reflux-gerd/ Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? By Lindsey Bever January 26, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. EST The question: Is it true that it’s bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? The science: For most people, drinking a cup of coffee on an empty stomach is unlikely to create issues. But a jolt … Continue reading Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? →

Researcher estimates 65,000 women who became pregnant as a result of rape lived in states forbidding abortion

https://apple.news/Apu7yHPdXSHywLWCC_XAJ7Q Raped, pregnant and in an abortion ban state? Researchers gauge how often it happens JANUARY 24, 2024, 11:02 AM ET HEARD ON ALL THINGS CONSIDERED Selena Simmons-Duffin As an abortion provider in Montana, Dr. Samuel Dickman has seen patients routinely who tell him they became pregnant after a rape. His sense was the patients who … Continue reading Researcher estimates 65,000 women who became pregnant as a result of rape lived in states forbidding abortion →

How much caffeine you should have — and when

https://apple.news/AmDfhNncgRDaZEhKb6Z7TDA How Much Caffeine You Should Actually Have—and When Figure out the right amount of caffeine to boost alertness without disrupting your sleep ISTOCK By Sumathi Reddy for the Wall Street Journal Jan. 10, 2024 5:30 am ET Caffeine can give us a boost, but too much can mess with our sleep and make us feel jittery. So … Continue reading How much caffeine you should have — and when →

I have COVID. Should I take Paxlovid?

http://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/11/well/covid-paxlovid-treatment.html I Have Covid. Should I Take Paxlovid? We asked experts about who should take the antiviral medication, how well it works and where to get it for free. Credit...Getty Images By Dani Blum Jan. 11, 2024 As hospitalizations and deaths from Covid-19 rise, fueled by a fast-moving new variant that now accounts for a majority of … Continue reading I have COVID. Should I take Paxlovid? →

Peanut butter’s great but oh, that waistline

http://www.eatthis.com/what-eating-peanut-butter-does-to-waistline/ Here's What Eating Peanut Butter Does to Your Waistline A registered dietitian reveals how eating peanut butter can affect your midsection. By Alexa Mellardo  Published on January 22, 2024 | 10:00 AM Shutterstock If you're a peanut butter fan, you're certainly not alone. This creamy, salty treat is often recommended by registered dietitians as a … Continue reading Peanut butter’s great but oh, that waistline →

There’s no such thing as drinking in moderation

https://apple.news/AdQB0eNo4T8S6YGOMs5R1Tw TO YOUR HEALTH!, BBC Science Magazine, January 2024 Sobering science tells us that no amount of booze is good for our health. So should we rethink the way we drink? During Dry January in 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement about alcohol that poured warm, stale lager on the idea that … Continue reading There’s no such thing as drinking in moderation →

Part D Medicare patients saving big this year

http://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/medicare-part-d-plan-drug-cost-savings-69c3db3cr Medicare Patients on Pricey Drugs Are Saving Big This Year For the first time, Part D plan patients will hit a ceiling on how much they pay out of pocket for most prescriptions By Liz Essley Whyte, Jan. 15, 2024 11:00 am ET Medicare patients lining up to fill pricey prescriptions at the pharmacy counter this … Continue reading Part D Medicare patients saving big this year →

Masks returning with the triple threat of COVID, RSV and flu

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/15/covid-flu-rsv-mask-policies-hospitals Mask policies return in US as respiratory viruses threaten to strain hospitals Covid, flu and RSV rates creep up as vaccination rates for all three remain low, worrying healthcare providers Melody Schreiber, published Mon 15 Jan 2024 11.00 EST Cases of and hospitalizations for respiratory viruses, including Covid, the flu and RSV, continue rising … Continue reading Masks returning with the triple threat of COVID, RSV and flu →

First-person account of taking weight loss meds

ww.wsj.com/health/pharma/a-weight-loss-drug-changed-my-life-will-it-solve-my-problem-aeb79260? [click thru for the full story] A Weight-Loss Drug Changed My Life. Will It Solve My Problem? Americans are flocking to pricey new medicines that can combat obesity, and I lost 40 pounds on one. What happens next is a new frontier. By Bradley Olson, published Jan. 12, 2024 10:20 am ET In August, as … Continue reading First-person account of taking weight loss meds →

Nasal COVID vaccines in early stages but look more effective than shots

newatlas.com/medical/intranasal-covid-19-vaccine-greater-mucosal-systemic-immunity/ Novel nasal COVID-19 vaccine offers longer, better immunity than jabs By Paul McClure January 10, 2024 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Researchers have developed an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that offers longer, better protection than injections Depositphotos VIEW 1 IMAGES Researchers have developed an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that enhances the immune system’s response to the virus, providing … Continue reading Nasal COVID vaccines in early stages but look more effective than shots →

Don’t forget to clean your reusable bottle even if all you drink is water

http://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/reusable-water-bottle-probably-disgusting-181546003.html Your reusable water bottle is probably disgusting. Here's what experts want you to know. by Kaitlin Reilly Wed, January 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM EST How often should you wash your reusable water bottles? Here's what experts suggest. (Getty Creative) These days, reusable water bottles are a popular accessory. Avoiding single-use plastic water bottles, … Continue reading Don’t forget to clean your reusable bottle even if all you drink is water →