Featured Video

Friday, April 14, 2023

Does Brain Power Shield From Obesity? Probably Not

brain activity

New research refutes prior studies that have linked low cognitive scores in teens to higher risk of obesity in later life.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230413/can-smarts-help-shield-folks-from-obesity-maybe-not?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Statins Cut Heart Risks for People Living With HIV

medication

As people with HIV live longer thanks to decades of medical research and advances, premature heart disease and other chronic conditions have emerged as leading causes of illness and death.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20230413/statins-cut-heart-risks-for-folks-living-with-hiv?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Had COVID? Part of the Virus May Stick Around in Your Brain

photo of brain fog

Investigators discovered the spike protein from the virus in brain tissue of animals and people after death. The finding suggests these virus fragments build up, stick around, and trigger inflammation that causes long COVID symptoms.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230413/part-of-coronavirus-may-stick-around-the-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Test

Test



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/news/20230413/release-test-news?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Dating With Schizophrenia

photo of romantic dinner

Dating when you have schizophrenia can be a challenge. But your condition doesn’t have to stand in the way of a happy, healthy relationship. Get tips on easing into the dating game.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/dating-schizophrenia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

White House: Fentanyl-Xylazine Combo An Emerging Threat

photo of rainbow fentanyl

The action comes on the heels of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warning about a sharp uptick in trafficking and overdoses of fentanyl combined with what is more commonly known as “tranq” or “zombie drug.”



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20230412/fentanyl-xylazine-combo-an-emerging-threat?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Menthol Vapes Could Be Even More Toxic to Lungs

woman vaping

A new study reveals adding menthol flavoring to electronic cigarettes may damage your lungs more than regular e-cigarettes do.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20230412/menthol-vapes-could-be-even-more-toxic-to-lungs?src=RSS_PUBLIC