Environmental Issues

The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema

A loving mother wants, above all else, good health for her child. Imagine, then, the emotional impact of discovering that…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

Cows Are Potential Spreaders of Bird Flu to Humans

May 10, 2024 -- Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that…

6 months ago

Putting a Hole in Our World

May 10, 2024 – When we’re young, we take our macula for granted. At the center of our retina –…

6 months ago

A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite ‘Bad’ Genes

May 9, 2024 – Were you born with family genes that predict a short life? Fear not; it turns out…

7 months ago

Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation

The first sign something was wrong with Curtis Warfield came in 2005, when a lab test found protein in his…

7 months ago

Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Unlock Extra ZZZs

May 8, 2024 -- Want to sleep better and longer? Ditch the meat. At least that’s what some experts are…

7 months ago

Anorexia: The Body Neglected

Anorexia nervosa takes an enormous toll on the body. But that's not all. It has the highest death rate of…

7 months ago

Right Diagnosis Can Help Mothers and Babies

May 6, 2024 –Megan Tavares was at the grocery store when her doctor called to tell her to get to…

7 months ago