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11/27/2024

Nearly half of adults – including many young individuals – report significant loneliness. Psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Hunt shares common causes and how we can all feel more connected.

Learn about common causes – from technology to changes in social dynamics – and strategies for improving social connections.

11/26/2024

Studies have shown that vegetables (such as carrots, spinach, mushrooms and many others) supply more antioxidants to the body when they are cooked instead of raw. Why? It’s likely due to chemical changes that occur during cooking, which makes it easier for the body to break down and absorb nutrients.

To further aid that absorption, add a small amount of fat to your veggies with a drizzle of olive oil.

11/26/2024

After hitting your head fairly hard – such as on a kitchen cupboard or a doorframe – what are the signs that medical care is needed? Here's what to know.

Though not every bump on the head requires emergency medical attention, you should always seek medical care if you experience concussion symptoms following an impact to the head.

11/25/2024

Many adults take medications for high blood pressure, or hypertension. A different kind of potentially serious blood pressure that’s not as well known – and isn’t routinely tested for – is called pulmonary hypertension.

Most often caused by other diseases, pulmonary hypertension may be reversible, depending on the cause.

11/22/2024

These seasonal ingredients can reduce blood sugar, ease joint pain, slow cancer cell growth and much more. Here’s how.

Fall spices aren’t just tasty, they can also help reduce blood sugar, ease joint pain, slow cancer cell growth and much more.

11/22/2024

Approximately 24% of adults have noise-induced hearing loss in one or both ears. Additionally, 17% of teens have signs of hearing loss from high noise levels. Here’s how to prevent hearing loss before the damage is done.

Listening to loud music with earbuds can affect your hearing over time. Here’s how to protect yourself.

11/21/2024

Non-traditional work shifts tend to disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm. In fact, one in three shift workers suffer from symptoms of insufficient sleep. To ease that potentially dangerous burden, sleep experts recommend these steps.

Non-traditional work shifts tend to disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle guided by natural light and darkness.

11/21/2024

Hopping time zones over the holidays? Here’s how to minimize the effects of jet lag.

11/21/2024

You may have heard that sparkling water harms dental health. However, when consumed in normal amounts (a few bottles a day), sparkling water is unlikely to erode tooth enamel. Here’s what else to know.

Sparkling water can help you stay hydrated and offers unique benefits compared to tap water.

11/20/2024

Rising infections from a respiratory virus known as parvovirus B19 prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recently issue an alert. Here’s what you should know.

Human parvovirus, commonly called fifth disease or “slapped cheek” disease, usually doesn’t cause serious illness.

11/20/2024

Solutions for erectile dysfunction are well known. But little is said about the options available to women who want to enhance or restore lost sexual interest. Here’s why it’s important to change that.

It’s not unusual for women to experience a loss of sexual desire. Fortunately, many treatment options are available.

11/19/2024

Elevated blood sugar generally is not a good thing. But researchers at UH Seidman Cancer Center found that high blood sugar helped some cancer patients respond better to chemotherapy drugs. Dr. Jordan Winter explains the findings.

The findings reveal a new way to treat cancer that would be low cost and could be easily tested in other patients with cancer.

11/19/2024

New cases have increased about 80% since 2018, a level not seen in the U.S. since 1950.

New cases have increased about 80 percent since 2018, a level not seen in the United States since 1950.

11/18/2024

What happens if something suspicious is found during a colonoscopy? It doesn’t necessarily mean cancer, but it could change when follow-up screenings should be scheduled.

What if a doctor finds polyps during a colonoscopy? It doesn’t necessarily mean cancer.

11/16/2024

What is the right age to start seeing a gynecologist? University Hospitals obstetrician and gynecologist-in-chief Dr. Stephanie Teal explains.

Establishing care with a gynecologist is an important step for a teen girl. Learn what you can expect during your daughter's first visit.

11/15/2024

One in four U.S. adults has non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. How serious is it and what are the signs? Here’s what to know.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a disorder characterized by excess fat in the liver. Untreated, it can lead to cirrhosis. Learn how to lower your risk.

11/15/2024

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, images or urges that pop into your head seemingly from out of nowhere. Here's why they happen and how to stop them.

More common than you might think, intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, images or urges that pop into your head seemingly from out of nowhere.

11/14/2024

People with low levels of nitric oxide are at greater risk for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, impaired vision, depression and cognitive decline. Here are a few simple ways to naturally boost your levels.

Nitric oxide is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that plays an important role in blood circulation and overall health.