Covid-19
Should you really ‘feed a cold and starve a fever?’
The advice is literally centuries old: Feed a cold and starve a fever.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: January 2026
Psychology
Rental aid during pandemic boosted mental health
Federal rental assistance distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic did far more than help people stay in their homes. It also improved their mental health.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Dentistry
Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults
A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among U.S. adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in risk patterns observed across race […]
Covid-19
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines: Here’s what they prevent
The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Covid-19
Report reveals 57 Colorado counties don’t meet herd immunity threshold for measles
Colorado measles vaccination rates are falling behind other states, leading to a lower herd immunity among children.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Health
Bird flu threat remains, with one Maryland farm still under quarantine
One commercial farm in Queen Anne’s County remains under quarantine for bird flu, Maryland officials said on Jan. 7; however, the rest of the state has no such restrictions.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Psychology
Three in four new Australian moms struggle with body image, study finds
Up to 75% of Australian women report concerns about their body image after giving birth, with many feeling intense pressure to “bounce back” to their pre-pregnancy shape, a pressure that can even trigger eating disorders […]
Health
How to get rid of bedbugs: What the experts advise
If Texans are typing “bedbug treatment” into Google more often, North Texas appears to be doing it the most.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Sports Medicine
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Health
Why disabled young people with life-shortening conditions need better support for intimacy
Until relatively recently, children and young people with life-shortening conditions were not expected to survive into adulthood.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com