What to Know About the Sushi Recall Affecting Trader Joe’s, 7-11
major recall of sushi has been ordered. Getty Images Ready-to-eat sushi, salads, and spring rolls sold at major retailers in the United States are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is the reason for the recall. It is a species of bacteria that can cause disease. People who eat food contaminated with this […]
The Rise in the Number of People Without Health Insurance May be Linked to Immigrants’ Fears
BY RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / AP 11:38 PM EDT (WASHINGTON) — When the Census Bureau reported an increase in the number of people without health insurance in America, it sent political partisans reaching for talking points on the Obama-era health law and its travails. But the new numbers suggest that fears of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown may be a more significant […]
Does a Special Gene Determine How Much Sleep You Need?
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation shared by people who need less sleep to feel rested. These findings could someday be used to develop drugs or therapies that help people get better sleep. Poor sleep is associated with a host of issues, so anything that helps people get better sleep will lead to better health […]
Eye tracking tests may predict Alzheimer’s risk
New research finds that eye tracking tests can accurately detect people who have a form of mild cognitive impairment that predisposes them to Alzheimer’s disease. The direction of a person’s gaze can be a telltale sign of cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s disease often evolves from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — a small decline in memory and reasoning […]
AI-enhanced ECGs may soon assess overall health
Scientists have trained an artificial intelligence tool to predict sex and estimate age from electrocardiogram readouts. They suggest that, with further development, the tool could soon be helping doctors to assess the overall health of their patients. One day, an AI-enhanced ECG could estimate a person’s overall health. An electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG […]
4 top tips for coping with social anxiety
Millions of people around the world experience symptoms of anxiety in social situations. In this Spotlight feature, we offer some tips and tricks on how to cope with social anxiety to make your life easier and more fulfilling. In this Spotlight feature, we offer some top tips on how to beat social anxiety. The Anxiety […]
More Teens Using Marijuana Concentrate: What Is It?
More teens are using high-potency cannabis products, which have the potential for increased negative health effects. Marijuana concentrate can have THC levels that range from 40 to 80 percent. A new study out of Arizona found a significant number of teens have tried marijuana concentrate, potentially putting them at more risk for side effects than […]
Top 5 Foods to Feed Your Brain
Think about it: The foods you eat have a huge impact on your body, from your energy level to your heart health and beyond. Your brain is no exception, and research shows that things like the MIND (Mediterranean — Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet, which focuses on specific brain-beneficial food groups, is linked with better […]
New Report Pans Supplements for Brain Health
En español | An in-depth report released today by the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) — a working group of top neurologists, nutritionists and researchers — finds that supplements to preserve or boost memory or cognition aren’t worth the plastic they’re bottled in. “Supplements for brain health appear to be a huge waste of money for […]