Some Smokers Don’t Get Lung Cancer; Genetics Might Be Why
May 12, 2022 – Some smokers might not get lung cancer because of their DNA, researchers report in a new study. These people have genes that help limit mutations, or…
Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job
Morning exercise offers many benefits, but for people with eczema, hitting the gym and then going to work presents a complex set of challenges. Getting hot and sweaty can lead…
Study shows Mediterranean Diet Helps Young Men With Depression
May 11, 2022 — Young men with a poor diet reported a decrease in symptoms of depression when they switched to the Mediterranean diet compared to young men who underwent…
Leftover Opioids? Mailed Kits Double Rate of Proper Disposal
By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could giving surgery patients ready-to-use mailed disposal kits for unused opioids lower the risk of abuse of…
Spain May Approve Workplace Menstrual Leave
May 11, 2022 — Spain is considering allowing women to take three days off from work per month if they experience severe menstrual pain, making it the first Western nation…
Espresso Coffee Linked With Higher Cholesterol
May 11, 2022 – Drinking espresso coffee is associated with increased blood cholesterol levels, particularly in men, a new study suggests. Other findings showed similar increases in total cholesterol for…
Knowing How the Brain Reacts to Smells May Help Fight Disease
May 11, 2022 – You know that complicated equations can predict what story pops up in your news feed or which TikTok video you’ll watch next. But you might not…
Many Wrongly Think Tap Water Is Safe for At-Home Medical Use
May 11, 2022 – While water from your tap generally is safe to drink, you should not use it for at-home medical purposes like sinus rinsing, washing contact lenses, and…
1 in 4 Hospital Physicians ‘Mistreated’ by Patients, Visitors
By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 4 hospital doctors are mistreated at work by patients, visitors and other doctors, and…
Smell, Taste Loss Less Likely With Newer COVID Variants
By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Since the early days of the pandemic, loss of smell and taste have been tied to COVID-19…