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An ongoing study is looking at the relationship between cytokines in saliva and COVID-19 infection to help predict the severity of infection. In a preliminary analysis of saliva samples from 150 children, the researchers found that levels of two cytokines were higher in those with severe COVID-19 compared to those without severe infection. The study

Rido/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Sept. 8, 2021 1:28 pm EDT Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in your brain responsible for the ways in which you feel pleasure. According to The Health Site, “It is a feel-good hormone that your brain secretes as a reward for helping you complete your daily tasks. It benefits you in a variety

fizkes/Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Aug. 26, 2021 3:22 pm EDT Little habits add up and make a big difference — especially when it comes to your bank account. Little by little, when you create good habits, you’ll see the benefits start to add up. With a few new tricks, you can shave off a few dollars here

Dealing with work is stressful and difficult. Aside from coping with the demand to finish your seemingly endless tasks, you still need to build a professional working relationship with your boss, co-workers, and even your customers. Dealing with irate customers, mistakes, and mishaps in your work or project can also be overwhelming. With these constant

As a dietitian, I get a lot of questions about blood sugar; especially about what’s normal, and how to lower it. First, it helps to know what blood sugar is and why it’s not good to have it be elevated. Blood sugar is a measure of glucose (“sugar”) in our blood. A bit about glucose:

Plants can hurt us (we see you, poison oak), but they can also heal. Many of modern medicine’s powerful drugs, like aspirin, trace their roots back to leaves, bark and flowers. These natural sources of healing might even help in the battle against COVID-19. Take traditional Chinese medicine, for one. USC scientists are testing whether

In your teens and 20s, it used to be that you could eat pizza every night for a week without a lot of pushback from your body in the form of extra pounds. In your 40s, not so much. Maybe you’re even eating much better now, but weight is still accumulating. It’s usually not just

With each passing day, we sleep. It’s such a mundane activity that hardly anyone takes the time to look into the dynamics at play during naptime. Most people make plans for the next day and set their alarms to wake them after a couple of hours so they can re-do the day again, albeit, in

Researchers at Texas A&M University are developing novel tests to diagnose preeclampsia earlier in a pregnancy, even before symptoms occur, allowing hospitals to better treat pregnant patients. Preeclampsia—a pregnancy complication that can lead to organ damage, especially in the liver and kidneys —is one of the leading causes of maternal and baby deaths during pregnancy.

When you’re in a relationship with someone who’s depressed, watching them struggle can also hit you hard. You’re 100 percent committed to being there for your partner and showing them that you care, but you’re unsure about how to support them in a way that is actually helpful and also respects their boundaries. It doesn’t

With the coronavirus causing some gym-goers and regulars at the local recreation center to reconsider their workout spot, staying physically active means getting creative with an exercise routine closer to home. There are lots of safe ways to work out while maintaining physical distance. Early fall is a prime time to go outdoors to walk,

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted our experiences of, … ath and bereavement. Edith Cowan University Lecturer and Psychotherapist Karen Anderson has used key research and her own observations working on the frontline of counseling to explain the impact of this pandemic on the grief process, and how we can better manage our grief when

Now that the pastel-colored whirlwind that is Easter is (almost) over — the eggs have been found, the candy has been eaten, the ham is in the oven — it can only mean one thing: You probably have a good dozen leftover hard-boiled eggs (and a mountain of candy wrappers and green plastic grass) on

We’ve reached the end of a decade. The end of an era! The past ten years have been a whirlwind of exciting — and regrettable — trends, from “Instagram makeup” and unicorn everything to virtual fitness classes (hello, Peloton wife) and #selfcare. And like fashion, food, and beauty, parenting has undergone some serious transformations since

Here are some ways you can lighten up (and shake up) your favorite holiday treats: Skip the Egg The primary role of eggs when it comes to cookies and other baked goods is acting as a binder, thanks to their high protein content. If you are baking for someone who does not include eggs in

Part of the deal with having a human body is that it is constantly changing. Even if you still get carded when you order a glass of wine, your body may be aging in sneaky ways that you might not notice right away. This is definitely the case with the vagina and vulva.  They sort-of

You know protein is important for a healthful diet. It builds and maintains muscle. It helps you fill up faster and stay full longer. It is delicious. Yet despite the fact that 55 percent of American households report that high protein is an important factor when buying groceries, they’re confused about what actually constitutes a

Make dishes smaller and offer diners salad not fries: Researchers reveal the SEVEN ways restaurants can nudge people to eat more healthily Two researchers analysed reviews on how people can eat healthier while out The pair have now named the seven most effective ‘nudges’, as they call them The experts wrote: ‘A nudge gently pushes

Relationships, jobs, school, finances—stress can creep up on you from all areas of your life. While stress is often associated with negative events, positive events can sometimes be stressful, too. No matter where your stress is coming from, here are some tips to help you get through it. Recognize that stress is a valuable part

The reintegration of former child soldiers is a key mandate of humanitarian organisations across the globe. In most African war-torn countries, child soldiers’ reintegration strategies tend to revolve around the vocational training and mainstream education. Such operations are characterised by uneven or limited success. Accordingly, unlucky former child soldiers find themselves stuck in a cycle