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- Gene Associated With Vision Loss Also Linked to COVID: StudyResearchers have found a genetic link between the risk for COVID-19 infection and the leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older, called age-related macular degeneration.
- Essential Oils May Help Restore Sense of Smell After COVIDThe use of personalized essential oils may help people recover their lost sense of smell due to COVID-19, according to a new study.
- The Real Reason You’re Not Motivated to Exercise The difference between an active person and a sedentary one could come down to the microbes that live in our gut.
- Snow Shoveling and Health Hazards: How to Clear Snow Safely This WinterSnow shoveling can be dangerous: One study found it’s responsible for 11,500 serious injuries and almost 100 deaths annually. So before you reach for your shovel, or even your snow blower, familiarize yourself with the risks and take precautions.
- Sesame Added to FDA’s Allergen Labeling GuidelinesThe federal government has added sesame to its list of major food allergens, which already includes milk, eggs, peanuts, and other dietary staples. Foods containing sesame must follow regulatory requirements on labeling and manufacturing.
- Frequency of Social Media Use Affects Teen Brains, Study SaysTeenagers who frequently check their social media accounts develop heightened sensitivity to feedback from peers, according to new research from the University of North Carolina. Those teens who frequently checked their Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat feeds at 12 became more sensitive to receiving social rewards from their peers.
- The Emotional Toll of a Career-Ending – or Fatal – Sports InjuryLosing your teammate or player to a potentially career-ending – or fatal – injury can weigh heavy.
- Best Diets in 2023: Mediterranean Diet Wins AgainThis year, U.S. News & World Report ranked 24 diets in several categories to help people find a plan that meets their goals. Two new categories were added: Best Diets for Bone & Joint Health and Best Family-Friendly Diets.
- Simulated Driving Program Helps Teens With ADHD Be Safer on the RoadIn a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.
- Young People Breaking Generational Norms Surrounding ColorismYoung people are breaking generational thought patterns surrounding colorism despite making older generations “uncomfortable,” according to mental health professionals.
- How Your Voice Could Reveal Hidden DiseaseThe U.S. government is investing millions to investigate voice analysis as a tool for diagnosing a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, depression, and autism.
- AI in Health Care: No, the Robots Are Not Taking OverAI and machine learning remain technologies that add to human know-how. For example, AI can help track a patient over time better than a health care professional relying on memory alone, can speed up image analysis, and is very good at prediction.
- Your (Afro-Textured) Hair Is Beautiful: The Trauma of TexturismIn our new docu-series “Color by WebMD: WebMD’s Exploration of Race and Mental Health,” we’ll be diving into texturism and its impact on many Black and Latino people. We’ll also look at ways to gain more appreciation for your naturally beautiful coils and curls.
- AI ‘Simulants’ Could Save Time and Money on New MedicationsSecond in a series examining the impact and potential of artificial intelligence in health care.
- Can AI Drive More Diversity in Drug Development? A first in a series examining the impact and potential of artificial intelligence in health care.
- Mental and Emotional Effects of Colorism Are Often HiddenIn our new docuseries, “Color by WebMD: WebMD’s Exploration of Race and Mental Health,” we look more into the mental health implications of experiencing colorism, often from those closest to you, as well as how to overcome the trauma that can come along with these painful encounters.
- Cold Takes Your Breath Away: How to Breathe Easier in WinterPeople with respiratory disorders (like asthma, COPD, sinusitis, or allergies) or who may be dealing with long-term effects of COVID-19 often find breathing difficult in colder temperatures.
- Instagram For-Profit Accounts Posting Faulty Health InformationThe platform offers opportunities to correct misinformation, but new evidence suggests that health conditions that do not have simple treatments – such as hepatitis B – can attract more posts.
- Colorism: How Skin Color, Race Create a Toxic Mix for HealthIn our new docu-series, “Color by WebMD: WebMD’s Exploration of Race and Mental Health,” we’ll start off addressing colorism – the silent nemesis of people of color – and the costly mental health effects of dealing with this phenomenon.
- Blood Clot Risk Much Higher in Mild Covid Sufferers, Study FindsPeople who got a mild case of COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic were almost three times as likely to develop blood clots, according to a new British study.
- CPAP Recall Drags on After More Than a YearThe recall of millions of breathing devices that help people sleep because of a potential hazard has yet to be resolved. The Dutch company Philips said then it could repair or replace the units within a year. Instead, the recall grew to more than 5 million devices around the globe, and the problem could persist into next year.
- What ‘The Bachelor’ May Tell Us About Our Own RelationshipsDating behavior and relationships greatly influence mental health, so some experts are watching the hit TV show for take-away learnings for their patients.
- How the Food We Eat Helps Drive Climate ChangeMany don't realize that around 30% of global emissions come from the global food system.
- Food: Just What the Doctor OrderedPrograms today -- produce prescriptions, medically-tailored meals -- are actually based on concepts from the past.
- Ancient Concepts Made New: A Timeline of Food as MedicineThe concept of using food to treat or prevent illness goes back many years. Here's a timeline of key developments.
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