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Our genes determine everything from body type and facial features to hair and eye color. Experts once believed the genetics behind eye color was simple, with a small number of genes responsible for our many subtle differences. Now, they’re finding they’ve barely touched the surface.There may be several dozen distinct gene variations that can come together in different ways to affect both the color...
7/19/2021 5:33:48 PM
There are a number of reasons why we can end up with wounds that won't heal. From diabetes to old age and a host of things in between, many people will have to face a wound that won't heal at some point or another. Living with a wound that just won’t heal can be both mentally and physically stressful. We become vulnerable to infection and the constant care of the wound can be draining. But a new treatment...
7/19/2021 5:17:28 PM
Lower back pain is a common problem, with 16 million US adults struggling with chronic pain in that area. But now, there may be a hip surgery that helps back pain patients feel better and live healthier and more active lives. The Hip and Back Pain Connection There are many different causes for lower back pain, and often the pain extends to one or both hips, as well. For people who are battling both...
7/19/2021 4:37:40 PM
A bacterium that once only caused rare outbreaks appears to be increasing its presence, and it could be the next big public health threat. Legionella pneumophila bacteria can live nearly anywhere there’s water, but that’s nothing new. So why are cases on the rise? How Legionnaires' Spreads Legionella pneumophila occurs in small numbers just about everywhere water is present. Ideal replicating temperatures...
7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
Most of us have been itching to get back to our pre-COVID routines, even if we might not fully remember what those old norms entailed. Our world is not the same place we knew even a year ago, and we’re not the same people. Our social skills have gotten rusty, and a lot of us are feeling anxious about getting back out there.While it may be the crux of a slew of memes and the butt of many jokes, social...
7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
Most people in the United States don’t go around worrying about whether someone with a nearby cough has tuberculosis (TB). Most of us don’t consider ourselves as being at any risk at all. And while our chances are indeed low, they do still exist, and for some much more than others, even in the United States. In fact, 7,163 people developed TB in the United States in 2020 (yes, even while we were all...
7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
Suicide is a difficult topic. It’s hard to know what to say to reduce risk. And when we consider teens especially, it gets a little terrifying. None of us ants to mourn a young person. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce suicide risk in teens and peers. Let’s take a look at this serious topic. Suicide Rates are Rising in Young People Every year, people between the ages of 10 and 14 take their own...
7/14/2021 5:48:55 PM
For anyone diagnosed as prediabetic, reducing the risk of developing diabetes is incredibly important. But if you've ever been there then you may have experienced the way that some doctors hand out the diagnosis and offer very little guidance. Fortunately, there are a number of steps we might take to reduce our risk of becoming diabetic. Here are four important ones. 1. A Modest Weight Drop Makes a...
7/14/2021 4:48:34 PM
When it hurts to move, exercise is usually the last thought on our minds. Inflammation, especially when it’s chronic, can affect nearly every aspect of someone's life, and it can make starting any fitness routine seem nearly impossible.However, exercising more might help us reduce inflammation levels. Which may feel counterintuitive to anyone with a stiff or achy body. If it hurts to move, it makes...
7/12/2021 6:55:16 PM
Overeating is a problem for millions of people. It's become so common in fact that few are even able to recognize it anymore. And if you do recognize it in yourself, it can feel like an impossible habit to break. It can be done, though, and done in a way that’s healthy and sustainable. We have some tips on how to get a handle on this unhealthy habit. Drink Plenty of Water Throughout the Day Drinking...
7/12/2021 5:59:48 PM
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