Al CannistraScientific Research 15 Things We Learned About the Human Body in 2019 The Healthy - Tina Donvito Despite hundreds of years of research on the human body, there’s so much we still don’t know about our own biology. Think space is the final frontier? …
Al CannistraEngineering Engineering Students Create Waterproof and Lightweight Arm Cast to Replace Plaster Casts distractify.com - Mark Pygas If you've ever had to wear a plaster cast, you'll know what a pain it is. They're heavy, you have to put a plastic bag over them when you shower, and …
Al CannistraTechnology ‘It’s sort of the Wild West’: How Instagram influencers are disrupting healthcare Fast Company - Rina RaphaelMore and more social media influencers are being tapped to spread the word about public health campaigns, pharmaceuticals, even medical devices. It’s a booming but complicated business. Earlier this year,
Al CannistraCancer 6 Truths About Lung Cancer nextavenue.org (Editor’s Note: This content is provided by Merck, a Next Avenue sponsor.) Approximately 228,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, …
Al CannistraPain What ailments does medical marijuana help? Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo As more states legalize cannabis for health treatments, here's a rundown of the science. The interest and the excitement for research is obviously …
Al CannistraMedical Research Sunlight exposure can affect your gut bacteria Mother Nature Network - Russell McLendon A new study proposes 'the existence of a novel skin-gut axis' that helps our gut bacteria reap the benefits of sunlight. People living at higher …
Al CannistraThe Brain How deep sleep scrubs your brain of toxins Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Deep sleep is important for all aspects of your health, so it makes sense that during that time, there's a lot of activity going on in your brain. …
Al Cannistra Big problems with popular turmeric and echinacea supplements treehugger.com - Melissa Breyer Lead? Aerobic bacteria? Misleading labels? Consumer Reports tested popular brands of the widely used supplements; here's what they found. In a perfect …
Al Cannistra The Complete Guide to Ketamine Therapy for Depression, From Someone Who’s Tried It Allure - Allegra RingoKetamine is an anesthetic that's used off-label for depression, but does it work? This piece is part of Allure's Let's Talk Therapy series. Read the rest of the series here. When I entered the ketamine
Al CannistraAnimals Dogs share the spotlight with dancers for this stunning photo project Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich frequently work with professional dancers, capturing their gorgeous movements and their breathtaking …
Al CannistraAugmented Reality IrisVision is a VR headset that delivers reality to people with low vision Mother Nature Network - Lloyd Alter Get ready: Phone tech is going to change everything about aging. Barely a month ago I noted that Apple and Google are going to own the tech sector for …
Al Cannistra 8 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About modernismo.me When it comes to the organs you know you’re supposed to monitor, your heart, brain, and colon probably jump to mind. Your pancreas? Not so much. But …
Al Cannistra The truth about getting the flu shot Mother Nature Network - Judd Handler If you're getting the vaccine this year, here are 4 things you should know about side effects, effectiveness and risks. According to the Centers for …
Al CannistraEastern Equine Encephalitis What is Eastern equine encephalitis? Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Another mosquito-transmitted illness is making headlines as the annoying insect continues to earn its reputation as the world's deadliest animal. The …
Al CannistraPublic Health What we know about vaping-related lung illness Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Federal health officials now think they know what's causing a mysterious vaping-related lung illness that has sickened more than 2,000 people and …
Al Cannistra What is 'social jet lag' and is it making you sick? Mother Nature Network - Jenn Savedge If you sleep in on weekends, you're asking for a host of health issues. In a perfect world, I would go to sleep at night when tired and wake up after …
Al CannistraHolistic Medicine What are the benefits of vitamin D? Mother Nature Network - Judd Handler and Mary Jo DiLonardo Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food — albeit with a catch. It’s only if we manage to squeeze enough time in our hectic, …
Al Cannistra The benefits of napping Mother Nature Network - Chanie Kirschner Naps perk up your memory and alertness, and a little bit of shut-eye can also improve your mood. Napping has become a regular part of my life, not …
Al Cannistra Toxoplasma gondii: What you need to know Mother Nature Network - Laura Moss The cat-carried parasite has been linked with many illnesses, but you can take simple precautions. Toxoplasma gondii makes headlines whenever a …
Al Cannistra New Hearing Aid Apps nextavenue.org Maybe you notice that you’re starting to miss words during conversations in noisy restaurants. Or you find yourself reaching for the TV remote more …
Al Cannistra 5 ways your diet affects neurological health Mother Nature Network - Lindsey Reynolds New case study blames a teenage boy's vision loss on junk food diet. We're all familiar with the effects an unhealthy diet can have on our hearts and …
Al Cannistra How safe are e-cigarettes? Mother Nature Network - Melissa Breyer When e-cigarettes were introduced to the U.S. market in 2007, they were billed as a safe alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes. But since …
Al CannistraAlcohol What a glass of wine a day does to your body Mother Nature Network - Melissa Breyer We are a species that loves our fermented grapes. We’ve been making and drinking wine since 6000 B.C. Even as far back as 2,000 years ago there were …
Al CannistraSleep How to know if you have insomnia Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo It's a term you hear a lot, but the real definition is surprising. Nearly everyone has a restless night now and again. Maybe you're worried about a …
Al Cannistra 10 Health 'Facts' That Are No Longer True rd.com - Jill Waldbieser Think you know what’s best for your body? Maybe not as well as you think. Science has proved these bits of conventional wisdom wrong. For as long as …
Al CannistraMeat Why red meat raises your cancer risk Mother Nature Network - Jenn Savedge As with many health issues, the problem with red meat is sugar and the body's reaction to a particular molecule. (Photo: Ronald Sarayudej [CC BY …
Al CannistraPets Allergic to cats? A new vaccine could help Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo There may be new hope for people who love cats but get all sniffly and sneezy whenever they're around. Scientists in Zurich say they've developed a …
Al Cannistra New Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s 20 Years Before Symptoms futurism.com - Victor Tangermann Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri claim they have made significant progress toward developing a …
Al Cannistra 6 amazing benefits of garlic Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Garlic has long been a staple in the kitchen, used to add some zest to everything from pasta to potatoes. But the pungent bulb has also been a …
