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COPD puts people at risk for many other adverse health conditions. AndreyPopov/iStock via Getty Images Plus The Conversation, CC BY-ND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023 – the latest data that…
Continuous glucose monitors once required a prescription but can now be purchased over the counter. Jesus Rodriguez/iStock via Getty Images Plus Keeping tabs on blood sugar throughout the day used to be the exclusive domain of people with diabetes. But…
Vaccine mandates in the U.S. military are nearly as old as the country itself. jacoblund/iStock via Getty Images Plus For the first time in almost 80 years, U.S. service members will no longer be mandated to receive the annual influenza…
Air pollution can negatively affect the brain. Jomkwan/iStock via Getty Images Plus Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a…
One of rotavirus infection’s main symptoms is diarrhea, which can lead to severe dehydration that needs to be treated in the hospital. hxyume/E+ via Getty Images Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and…
From empty pills to homeopathy to sham surgery, placebos have powerful effects on the body. Irina Marwan/Moment via Getty Images The first time the placebo effect really got under my skin was when I read that roughly one-third of people…
Taking away access to firearms is one of the few effective interventions for reducing intimate partner homicide. Nastco/iStock via Getty Images Plus Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and a loving mom to two teenage children. On April…
Cannabis users have a variety of products to choose from Arturo Barajas/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Have you been to a licensed cannabis dispensary lately? My team and I often visit them in the Greater Lansing area to invite cannabis users…
Video games that convey health information could be a good use of time in doctors’ waiting rooms. kali9/E+ via Getty Images Imagine you and your partner are sitting in the waiting room of your doctor’s office, waiting for your appointment…
When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, an unexpected source of salt might also be raising blood pressure for millions of people:…