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Stroke: CDC outlines the main signs and how to respond Once a prominent villain on the screen, Timothy Curry had seemingly faded away from the limelight since his life-altering stroke in July 2012. However, what fans might be surprised to learn is that the 77-year-old has been the voice artist for numerous children’s films, including

HEALTH NOTES: Peanut patch foils toddlers’ allergies A ‘peanut plaster’ could save toddlers from severe allergic reactions, US research has shown A ‘peanut plaster’ could save toddlers from severe allergic reactions, US research has shown. The patch on the child’s back, which exposes them to peanut protein in a bid to desensitise their immune systems,

DENVER – Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly more likely to develop herpes zoster infections than immunocompetent individuals, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. “Herpes zoster and its complications are associated with increased health care cost and decreased quality of life,” lead author Nikita Stempniewicz, MSc, director

The World Health Organisation presented in Baku (Azerbaijan) the new design recommendations for new hospitals to be built in the European Region, the result of a research partnership with the Politecnico di Milano. The document was prepared by the Design & Health Lab in the Department of Architecture, Construction Engineering and the Built Environment at

In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers evaluated the association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and cognition among adult United Kingdom (UK) residents. Study: Cognitive function in UK adults seropositive for Helicobacter pylori. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background H. pylori, a gram-negative bacterial organism, infects the stomach and duodenum in humans. H. pylori infection most commonly occurs

Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian’s daughters both hit a major milestone this week: preschool graduation! The Kardashians stars shared photos of their daughters on Instagram, and they both look like mini angels with their sweet dresses and pink roses. Related story Emily Ratajkowski Wore a Black Leather Mini Dress for Her Birthday Celebrations & the Internet

This week, Ina Garten is sharing some of her favorite strawberry recipes on Instagram to celebrate summer (and strawberry season!), and her latest post is all about creamy panna cotta served with fresh strawberries and an unexpected savory ingredient: balsamic vinegar! The simple yet decadent dessert is beginner-friendly and has so much layered flavor that

If you have a thing for salted caramel, then you need to get to Trader Joe’s ASAP. TJ’s has a brand new ice cream in the freezer section that is quite possibly one of the best salted caramel ice cream recipes you can get your hands on. Made with ‘super premium’ vanilla and chocolate ice

B​rain health is a critical component of health and well-being. The brain aging faster than the rest of the body may be linked to several conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease. A​ study found that weight reduction may help improve brain aging. Specific dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet and the green Mediterranean diet, benefited the

Each year, about 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a bulge in the lower part of the aorta, the main artery in the body, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). New research from the University of Cincinnati examines the role a particular metabolite plays in the development of AAA and could lead

A study based on more than 600 000 participants suggests that insomnia increases the risk of influenza and other respiratory infections. Sleep problems also increased the risk of COVID-19 infection requiring hospitalisation. The study, led by researchers at the University of Helsinki, shows that a previous diagnosis of insomnia increases the risk of developing respiratory

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects infants as young as one to two months. Among the various types of eczema seen in infants, early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD), characterized by psychological stress and sleep disorders, is particularly concerning. Studies have, in fact, identified that if left untreated, AD can increase the risk of

We've all been there: waiting in line at a store checkout, surrounded by tempting snacks and drinks. Navigating the checkout lane in search of healthy options could be a challenge, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis, who found that 70% of foods and beverages at checkout are unhealthy. For snack-sized options, an

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have discovered a key determinant of our risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), advancing efforts to prevent and better treat the disease. Researchers led by Mariano Garcia-Blanco, MD, PhD, chair of UVA's Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, identified a series of processes in our cells that suppresses

A new study followed more than 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to understand whether higher rates of social participation were associated with successful aging in later life. They found that those who participated in volunteer work and those participating in recreational activities were more likely to maintain excellent health across the

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday pledged an improved effort to combat drug overdoses that claimed the lives of about 100,000 Americans last year, using a White House summit to tout a multifaceted approach to tackle synthetic and illicit drugs such as the powerful opioid fentanyl. “Today’s summit is needed because the

A new study followed more than 7,000 middle aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to understand whether higher rates of social participation were associated with successful aging in later life. They found that those who participated in volunteer work and those participating in recreational activities were more likely to maintain excellent health across

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Summertime and iced tea go together like guacamole and tortilla chips — actually, all four of those sound pretty good together — and now we have more options than ever. While traditional black or

WINTERSET, Iowa — For 35 years, this town’s residents have brought all manner of illnesses, aches, and worries to Kevin de Regnier’s storefront clinic on the courthouse square — and he loves them for it. De Regnier is an osteopathic physician who chose to run a family practice in a small community. Many of his

An international team of biotechnologists and neuroscientists has found the mechanism responsible for reducing depression symptoms in patients given two kinds of hallucinogenic compounds. In their mouse study, reported in the journal Nature Neuroscience, the group isolated binding receptors involved in the types of neural plasticity associated with improvements in depression symptoms. The editors at