Not brushing your teeth will get you in trouble with the dentist—but since the arrival of the pandemic, it could lead to bigger problems too. There’s growing evidence that poor oral health raises the risk posed by COVID. Research shows that people with poor oral health can end up with…
Why so many unions oppose vaccine mandates, even when they actually support them
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, labor unions have been among the strongest advocates for workplace safety measures. So it came as a surprise to many that some unions have resisted the imposition of vaccine mandates, ranging in sentiment from cautious to outright hostile. Their reactions can seem confusing…
Two reasons why cancers thrive in chromosomal chaos
Writing in EMBO reports, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health describe how a pair of fundamental genetic and cellular processes are exploited by cancer cells to promote tumor survival and growth. The findings appear in the October…
Why you could still be dehydrated even if you're not thirsty
Why you could still be dehydrated even if you’re not thirsty: Plenty of fluids are essential for good health… and drinking more may boost both your heart and your mood Heart failure is the latest on the list of things that can be prevented or improved by staying well hydrated….
Why some people react to contact allergens more quickly than others
Hair dye, perfume, jewelry. Beautifying to most, but for some they are equivalent to rashes, irritation and reduced quality of life. Together with hay fever and food allergies, allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to e.g. nickel and perfume ingredients represents the majority of allergic reactions seen among Danes. Traditionally,…
Why is humidity so uncomfortable?
On hot and humid days, your skin might feel sticky and overheated, and the air can feel so heavy that breathing becomes a chore. But what is it about humidity that can make the outdoors feel so stifling? The answer is that high humidity can make us feel hotter than…
Why are more and more young women suffering from holistorexia?
More and more young women suffer from ‘holistorexia’ – an unhealthy obsession with holistic wellness that drives them to adopt bizarre fad diets and avoid medical doctors Most of us wake up to the incessant bleeping of an alarm, or the pips of the news. But not Suzy Thatcher. The teacher,…
Here’s Why Your Hands Fall Asleep While You’re Typing
Has this ever happened to you — you’re sitting at your desk, deep into work at your computer typing away, and you notice that your hands are tingling and feel like they’re falling asleep. You give your hands a shake and keep going, but should it be cause for concern?…
Why do some neurons degenerate and die in Alzheimer’s disease, but not others?
In the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease, neurons degenerate and die, slowly eliminating memories and cognitive skills. However, not all neurons are impacted equally. Some types of neurons in certain brain regions are more susceptible, and even among those subtypes—mysteriously—some perish and some do not. Researchers at Gladstone…
EXPLAINER: Why patents on COVID vaccines are so contentious
The Biden administration’s call to lift patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines to help poor parts of the world get more doses has drawn praise from some countries and health advocates. But it has run into resistance from the pharmaceutical industry and others, who say it won’t help curb the outbreak…
Here’s Why You Should Still Get The Vaccine Even If You’ve Had COVID-19
You’ve had COVID-19 and thought it wasn’t as bad as the media has been making it out to be. Maybe you felt under the weather for a little while, and lost your sense of taste and smell for a few weeks, but now you feel fine. You feel you have…