Health and Fitness

This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Dan John, the fitness writer and former Olympian, frequently shares advice and insights gleaned from his career as a professional athlete and performance coach …

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As the global monkeypox outbreak lingers on, health officials are warning that the virus is mutating at a pace that may soon allow it to become resistant to an antiviral drug used to treat patients at risk of serious illness. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging that providers be “judicious” in prescribing the …

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Individuals who prefer to stay up late and sleep late in the morning may be at a higher risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study published in the journal Experimental Physiology. The study, which dubs such individuals ‘night owls,’ found that people who fall into …

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The U.S. has seen major attempts to reduce the stigma of mental health in recent years, and a new recommendation from an expert panel may help normalize screening for anxiety disorders. A draft recommendation released Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), is urging that all adults under the age of 65 be …

Panel Recommends Routine Anxiety Screening for Adults Under 65—Here’s What That Could Look Like Read More »

This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Dan John, the fitness writer and former Olympian, frequently shares advice and insights gleaned from his career as a professional athlete and performance coach …

Legendary Strength Coach Dan John Explains How You Can Work Up to a 100 Pushup Set Read More »

This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. In a new video on his YouTube channel, former CrossFit Games competitor and functional bodybuilding coach Marcus Filly shares his best advice for getting …

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CSHL researchers have found treating mice with a drug candidate that inhibits a protein called PTP1B can prevent deadly lung inflammation in mice. Seen here are 3D images of mouse lungs treated with (left) and without (right) the PTP1B inhibitor drug candidate. The drug candidate prevented a lethal amount of lung damage, shown in cyan, …

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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business in the United States: Sales of the drinks more than doubled in recent years as companies convinced parents that their little ones needed the liquid boost. But many experts warn that these products, designed for children ages 1 to 3, fill no nutritional needs …

Formula may be right for infants, but experts warn that toddlers don’t need it Read More »

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Endometriosis is a painful condition where cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. While it most commonly occurs in the pelvis, it can occur anywhere in the abdomen or pelvis. Dr. Megan Wasson, a Mayo Clinic medical and surgical gynecologist, says it’s a quality-of-life issue, …

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Girls with type 1 diabetes may fare worse than boys when it comes to blood sugar control and other critical aspects of their health, a new research review finds. The review of 90 published studies by researchers in the Netherlands found some consistent patterns in how girls and boys with type 1 diabetes differed. In …

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