Want stronger legs? Then add some lunge variations to your lower body routine, says writer Priyankaa Joshi. She did them every day for three weeks, and her experience might inspire you to do the same.  I love a good fitness challenge. Mixing up my workouts and having a fresh goal helps keep me motivated, and I enjoy challenging my body […]

Climatic factors such as dew point temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric temperature that affect water droplet formation are crucial for the survival and spread of tuberculosis (TB), an airborne infectious disease, say researchers. Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB is a preventable and curable disease that claims almost 4,000 lives annually and infects nearly 28,000 people every day, says a study […]

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cholesterol is a waxy substance that helps harmful plaque grow inside the arteries, […]

The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, can directly infect a specialized type of kidney cell. The discovery helps explain why acute kidney injury is one of the main complications observed in patients with severe COVID-19, according to biomedical engineers and virologists at Duke University. The research appeared online April 20 in the journal Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. When […]

Although symptoms of advanced Alzheimer’s disease are well known, diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages requires careful cognitive testing by neurologists. Discovery of a unique ratio of metabolites from blood samples of early-stage Alzheimer’s patients promises to speed diagnosis, allowing earlier treatments to be initiated. “We were delighted to discover that the ratio of two molecules, 2-aminoethyl dihydrogen […]

On April 18, 2022, a judge in Florida struck down the federal mandate requiring passengers on mass transit to wear masks. While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, it is no longer a requirement. When asked whether people should wear masks on planes, President Joe Biden […]

Young children growing up during the pandemic have faced confusion and fear surrounding coronavirus and their safety. As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, parents are navigating how to keep their children safe while also considering the long-term impact that the virus will have on their children. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers tips. “Parents should have […]

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Peripheral muscle fatigue was the most common cause of exercise limitation in patients recovered from COVID-19 regardless of disease severity, in a study of nearly 300 individuals. The source and magnitude of exercise intolerance in post–COVID-19 patients has not been well studied, said Mauricio Milani, MD, […]

Veterans can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after stressful or traumatic events. Utrecht University researcher Emmy van Houtert studied the influence of service dogs on the symptoms of PTSD. She also looked at the effect of the service work on the dogs. Service dogs appear to change the lives of people with PTSD for the better. The dogs themselves do […]

Photo: Conversa Health Automation has a major role in transforming the healthcare experience. For example, many hospitals and health systems use automation to ease the burden of staffing shortages and effectively manage and triage patients at scale. One type of automation is chatbots and related technology that can automate the triage and symptom intake process, along with surfacing education and […]