Health
Summary: The study questions whether the loss of smell associated with COVID-19 infection might increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. source: APS A review of studies on the effect of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – on the olfactory system raises questions about whether the loss of smell associated with …
Could the loss of smell from COVID-19 create a future ‘dementia wave’? Read More »
Most infections like the common cold can leave us feeling very miserable for several days, but then we tend to recover slowly and get back to normal again within a week or so. Sometimes, though, the infection can have a nasty sting in its tail, with long-term effects that may seem unrelated to the original …
Dr. Megan Rossi: How to treat gut problems caused by Covid Read More »
picture: stock struggle (stock struggle) The newly released data is the latest to show that cases of Lyme disease in the United States are on the rise. The research found that private insurance claims related to ticks have risen dramatically since 2007, including most recently in the past five years. This relative increase was particularly …
Insurance data indicates that Lyme disease is common in parts of the United States Read More »
picture: SB Media Arts (stock struggle) The term ‘narcissist’ gets used a lot To describe anyone is selfish, but narcissistic personality disorder is a real diagnosis that can be very dangerous. While we tend to portray narcissists as evil when we talk about them, it is important to remember that someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder …
It’s summer, the beach is the place for you, and of course, you’re looking forward to getting your six-pack. You’re working out at the gym, making what seem to be the right food choices, and yet, your abs still refuse to show. While you can head online to discover the best ball reels (Opens in …
How to get a six-pack: Here’s what it really takes Read More »
In the past two years, epidemiologists have learned a lot about real-time surveillance of infectious diseases. One lesson learned is that wastewater can tell you a lot about a population. Therefore, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Centers for Disease Control launched the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) in September 2020. The NWSS …
Forget covid, the Las Vegas strip may have a new health problem Read More »
TThe chemical imbalance theory of depression is really dead. The research paper by Joanna Moncrieff and her colleagues, long-standing critics of antidepressants’ effectiveness, has caused quite a stir. The paper provides a summary of other summaries confirming the lack of evidence to support the idea that depression is caused by a disturbance in the brain’s …
Zoom / The NYC Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic sign is displayed on August 2 in the Bronx, New York City. Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency over monkeypox, allowing him to suspend some laws and regulations to enact rules and policies aimed at combating the fast-spreading virus. As cases of monkeypox continue to rise …
Monkeypox: 25,000 cases, cluster of new deaths, 3 statewide emergencies Read More »
Although it’s clear that a diet of sausage and ice cream won’t lead to a healthy physical life, new research shows how ultra-processed foods can also cause a significant decline in brain function. Research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Society International Conference in San Diego outlined how foods like instant noodles, sugary drinks and frozen …
The study says that eating processed foods such as ice cream harms brain function Read More »
Los Angeles (CNS) – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the local emergency declaration Tuesday in response to the monkeypox outbreak. Board Chair Holly Mitchell issued an announcement late Monday declaring a state of emergency in Los Angeles County, where more than 400 cases of monkeypox have been identified so far — nearly …
