Originally published on IndependentScienceNews.org. The Rockefeller Foundation had two strategies for management that were distinct but complementary: to control human behaviour at the level of social structures: family, work and emotions, which the Foundation referred to by names such as “psychobiology”; and to control human behaviour at the level of molecules. Many people date the DNA…
When Removing a Big Kidney Stone, Get the Little Ones, Too
Anyone who has suffered through a large, painful kidney stone wants to avoid a repeat episode. Now a new trial confirms one preventive strategy: removing small “silent” stones before they cause trouble. When people develop a kidney stone that is painful enough to require removal, imaging tests often reveal that they harbor smaller, asymptomatic stones,…
What’s a “standard drink”?
In the United States, a “standard drink” (also known as an alcoholic drink equivalent) is defined as any drink that contains about 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol. Although the drinks pictured here are different sizes, each contains approximately the same amount of alcohol and counts as one U.S. standard drink or…
Gout Is Not Necessarily Caused by High Uric Acid, Here’s the Key
Gout has been known as the “disease of kings” since ancient times due to many people suffering from gout attacks after eating a lot of fish and meat. High uric acid build-up in the body has been believed to be caused by eating high-purine foods such as meat and seafood. However, some people have high…
Managing & Treating Gestational Diabetes
How can I manage my gestational diabetes? Many women with gestational diabetes can manage their blood glucose levels by following a healthy eating plan and being physically active. Some women also may need diabetes medicine. Follow a healthy eating plan Your health care team will help you make a healthy eating plan with food choices that are…
U.S. Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining
The United States has an opioid epidemic, but there’s one bright spot in the fight against it: Prescriptions for these addictive drugs have declined for patients with private insurance. Amid guidelines over the past decade from governments, health systems and insurers aimed at reducing opioid prescriptions, previous studies have pointed to a nationwide drop in…
US Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining
The United States has an opioid epidemic, but there’s one bright spot in the fight against it: Prescriptions for these addictive drugs have declined for patients with private insurance. Amid guidelines over the past decade from governments, health systems and insurers aimed at reducing opioid prescriptions, previous studies have pointed to a nationwide drop in…
Does Fear of Contagion Make Us Intolerant and Compliant?
Behavioral scientists who studied fear of contagion have found that it makes us more inclined to punish ‘the other.’ STORY AT-A-GLANCE “Behavioral immune system” is a set instincts and acquired habits that help us avoid pathogens in the wild Behavioral scientists and psychologists who studied fear of disease and contagion found that it makes us…
Grain-Free, Low-Carb Substitutes for Pasta
Do you feel heavy in the gut after eating pasta? Do you have a wheat sensitivity? Do you gain weight if you eat too much pasta? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, know that there are more options than ever for “pasta” that’s lower in carbohydrates and calories than traditional…
Four Ways to Slash Your Risk of A Stroke
August 12, 2022
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Australian experts say there are four things that everyone needs to know to prevent strokes, aside from not smoking, exercising regularly, and eating well. More than 445,000 Australians live with the effects of stroke, and almost a quarter of victims were younger than 54, with strokes able to strike people at any age and even…
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