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With noses far more sensitive than humans, dogs and cats have the potential to smell disease. In some cases, pets have even alerted their owners to the presence of serious health issues like cancer. It seems far-fetched but remember that dogs have been used to sniff out narcotics and explosives. And, it turns out, they've also been trained to detect viruses, cancer, bacteria and more. Both cats and...
6/19/2020 7:01:49 PM
Headache? Moderate joint or muscle pain? Who thinks twice about popping an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever these days? After all, people take these medications every day without any problems, right? OTC pain relievers can feel heaven-sent when you really need them. And they may be available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe to use all the time. There are risks and few...
6/19/2020 5:49:09 PM
Drones are proving to be far more than video recording devices and battle bots. Last year, one made headlines for rushing a kidney to an anxiously awaiting transplant recipient and the team of surgeons. Now, researchers are considering the possibility of using drones as first responders. And in the time of pandemics and health worries, this may not be that far off as we all scramble to bring resources...
6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
Although we've come a long way from the days when no one thought it was a real disease, we still have a long way to go in terms of treatment. Fibromyalgia pain is an increasingly common form of chronic pain that can leave those with the disease in a seemingly endless limbo of uncertainty and anguish. Current treatment options are limited, so many people are left struggling to function with the condition....
6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
Typically, when we get sick, many of us are careful to stay away from others while we have a fever and symptoms so we don’t spread the illness. But a study has reported that it may be possible to spread the novel coronavirus even after we’ve begun to feel better and are no longer experiencing symptoms. And this could account for the difficulty of containment. How long might you be contagious after...
6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
Disinfectants are vital to keeping a clean home, especially in the time of a pandemic. But they have a startling downside. For all that they help us to keep surfaces clean and everyone in the household safe, they may be doing damage to our lungs. Disinfectants can contain compounds that irritate and damage them, leading to asthma and even COPD. Women are more susceptible than men, and those who use...
6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
One of the biggest COVID-19 rules pertains to social distancing: Keep a 6-foot space between you and other people when you leave your home. But how accurate is it, really? We’ve uncovered some shocking info that could have you completely rethinking your COVID-19 safety zone. Is 6 Feet Really Enough Space? It May Not Be We know the coronavirus spreads mainly through droplets expelled by infected people....
6/17/2020 5:43:22 PM
When was the last time you had a good cuppa? There are numerous health benefits to drinking green tea, from its anti-inflammatory effects to its antiviral and anticancer properties. Tea is, by all rights, a genuine superfood. And it turns out, it may even help to turn around a depressed mood. The Link Between Green Tea and Depression Depression can be common in older adults, especially among people...
6/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
Have all the headlines on infection numbers and antibody testing left you feeling confused? If so, you’re not alone. Even researchers have been scratching their heads, uncertain of how this pandemic is going to play out. But antibody testing is looking really promising. So let's look at how it works and how they hope to use it.Research on immune responses to coronaviruses has shown they can be tricky....
6/11/2020 7:00:00 AM
Fighting may be human nature. Sure, some couples fight more than others, but that’s not really what counts. The way we fight is much more important than how many fights we get into, says Glamour. Fighting fair can resolve conflicts, build trust and bring us closer together. Dirty, ugly fighting, on the other hand, can ruin a great relationship. For this reason, it’s vital that we learn how to fight...
6/10/2020 7:00:00 AM