When you have a blocked nose the only thing you can think about is how much you took breathing through your nose for granted. It may seem like a minor ailment, but being stuffed up is one of the most annoying symptoms of a head cold – and it can…
Fewer steroids, no plasma exchange: A change in treatment for vasculitis
A decade-spanning trial found that for patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, two common methods of treatment actually do not have an impact on their long-term survival. The study, called PEXIVAS, was co-led by Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH, chief of Rheumatology in the Perelman School of Medicine at…
Optimism could ward off life-changing disability after a stroke
Why you should be optimistic after a stroke: Scientists say looking on the bright side of life could ward off life-changing disability by slashing brain inflammation In a small study of 49 stroke survivors, researchers examined link with optimism The sample group were said to have reduced stroke severity after three…
How to Write a Valentine's Day Card That Isn't (Too) Cheesy
Some people are gifted with a way with words, but other people… not so much. If you’ve ever attempted to write a thoughtful, appropriate Valentine’s Day card only to wind up with a million pieces of paper ripped up at your feet — this one’s for you. Valentine’s Day messages are…
Things only a homebody will truly understand
It’s Friday night. It’s almost quitting time. And while folks around you are busy making plans for the evening/the weekend/their next vacation (if that’s coming up), all you want to do is head home, change into a pair of comfy clothes, curl up on your couch or get into bed…
What is a super-spreader? An infectious disease expert explains
As the emerging Wuhan coronavirus outbreak dominates the daily news, you might be wondering just how the pathogen is working its way around the world. This virus travels from place to place by infecting one person at a time. Some sick people might not spread the virus much further, but…
He got a new heart, then cancer, then another heart
When Trenton Cary was 11 months old, mom Valerie could tell he didn’t feel well, so she scheduled a doctor’s appointment. But she quickly realized it couldn’t wait. She and her husband, David, rushed their son to an emergency room—in the nick of time. “He just stopped breathing in the…
Hepatitis A outbreak tied to berries spreads to one more state
A hepatitis A outbreak tied to blackberries sold in Fresh Thyme grocery stores now includes 16 confirmed cases in six states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 16 cases of hepatitis A, including seven in Nebraska, as part of the outbreak in Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri…
Over 1,000 People Love These Comfy Sneakers That Feel Like a ‘Comfort Pod for Your Foot’
If you’re in the market for a pair of super comfy shoes, Cyber Monday is the perfect opportunity to score a popular pair for *way* less than retail value. And if you’re wondering what’s on the top of our comfy shoe wishlist, look no further than the Adidas Cloudfoam Pure Running…
Mum's £20k liposuction nearly kills her after she contracts a flesh-eating bug
In June 2005, Jayney Nascimento was diagnosed with lipedema – a condition that causes an abnormal build of fat-cells. She was self-conscious about the effect it had on her legs and wanted them to be slimmer. In June 2017, she decided to borrow £20,000 from her mum and use it…
There is a personality type that makes you more likely to binge drink
We’ve all got those friends who find it hard it stop when it comes to booze. While some people are more than happy to just have one glass of wine over dinner, other people have to order the bottle. And then another. A new study has discovered there’s a scientific…