Healthy Living
What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?
Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. You hear these terms batted around seemingly interchangeably, especially during November, which is National Alzheimer’s Disease… Read More ›
The Link Between Dairy and Prostate Cancer
A high consumption of dairy products, like milk and cheese, appears to be associated with an increased risk of prostate… Read More ›
Clearing Up Adult Acne Myths
Zits and pimples are generally thought to be a problem for teenagers with raging hormones and fast-food diets. However, adult… Read More ›
Less Sleep Linked to Obesity in African Americans
A new study examined associations between body mass index (BMI) and reported amounts of sleep, using data from 3,778 African… Read More ›
What you need to know about C. auris, a rare but potentially deadly fungus
Candida auris (C. auris) is a multidrug-resistant fungus responsible for a rising number of infections and deaths around the world.… Read More ›
Risks for college students with diabetes
Going off to college, while stressful for any student, poses risks to those with diabetes, according to a study in… Read More ›
Don’t let eczema spoil summer fun
Summer means fun in the sun. But for many, it also means managing exposed skin affected by eczema, an itchy,… Read More ›
Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s share abnormal protein buildup in brains of some patients, research finds
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found new evidence that schizophrenia in some patients can be marked by the buildup… Read More ›
1 in 6 suffer from food poisoning each summer
Like sunburn and bug bites, food poisoning is a common warm-weather malady that can cause painful consequences, including vomiting, diarrhea or even death in rare cases. Understanding the risks can help prevent foodborne illness from showing up at your summer cookout.
Earlier osteoporosis screening recommended—especially for men
Osteoporosis is typically associated with older, post-menopausal women. However, new research suggests the disease process begins much earlier and is… Read More ›