FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters. A Pensacola man died the same way this month. Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana. Gary Oreal, who manages the Rustic Inn, told the South Florida SunSentinel that the man who died had worked years ago at…
Marvels of Mucus and Phlegm
Mucus has several names. Snot, the sticky goo that pours from your nose during a cold. Or phlegm, the gunk that can clog your lungs and make you cough. You probably aren’t a fan of the stuff. But mucus is so much more than a runny nose. Your body is making mucus all the time….
Personalized Exercise?
Getting enough physical activity can make both your body and mind feel better. It can also help prevent or delay health problems. Now, researchers are looking for ways to find out which exercises may best suit your body. Different types of exercise can bring different health benefits. You can strengthen your bones with weights. Increase…
Natural Remedies for Migraines That Work Fast
August 17, 2022
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Migraines are a neurological syndrome that affects nearly 12% of the population regularly. Migrains are 3 times more common in women than men. One in four households in America has a member with migraine. Even children can get them. In most cases, the migraine headache affects one side of the head with pulsating pain that lasts…
Relieving Rosacea
We all get red in the face sometimes. It might be from blushing, an allergic reaction, or a sunburn. But if face redness lasts for a long time it could be a skin condition called rosacea (pronounced ro-ZAY-shah). Rosacea often starts as redness or flushing on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. “There is extraordinary…
Your Lung Function Is an Important Predictor of Health and Longevity
Since none of us are immortal, the impulse to estimate how many years we might have left is perfectly natural. But, what is the most accurate predictor of lifespan? Some studies have focused on factors such as telomere length, while others have examined levels of important antioxidants like glutathione. But, it turns out that het biggest…
Eyelid Trouble?
You probably don’t give your eyelids much thought. But many conditions can irritate them. One of the most common issues is called blepharitis. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid. It can affect the inside or the outside of the skin that lines the eyes. The condition can make your eyelids red, swollen, irritated, and itchy. It…
Intermittent Fasting Can Improve Blood Sugar in Diabetics: Study
New research has found that intermittent fasting, a popular eating style, may help people with Type 2 diabetes to better control their blood sugar. The study found that people with diabetes who restricted their eating to a daily 10-hour window had blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when…
Harmful Partnerships
August 17, 2022
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Abuse can be difficult to see, especially when it’s in your own relationship. It can start slowly, and it’s not always physical. You may not realize that the small comments a loved one makes to you are doing harm. You may even make excuses for them. They’re stressed from work or the pandemic. But abuse…
Postpartum Depression May Last for Years
August 17, 2022
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Many women develop depression after giving birth. This is called postpartum depression. A new study found that a large number of women had high levels of depressive symptoms at some point in the three years after giving birth. Researchers asked more than 4,500 women about their symptoms of depression four months and one, two, and…
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