It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends catch up, laughter trailing behind them. …
Read More »What is cortisol? How to lower levels amid concerns over “cortisol face”
“Cortisol face” is a trending topic on TikTok — but what is cortisol, exactly? And can it really impact your face shape? Cortisol is a hormone that mainly helps regulate your body’s response to stress. TikTok users have recently garnered attention with videos blaming increased stress, which can stimulate the release …
Read More »She signed up for a complicated clinical trial. It may cure her lupus.
West Virginia teacher Sierra Butler spent years of her life dealing with symptoms she couldn’t connect including fatigue, joint pain and weight loss. In 2020, she lost over 100 pounds — and the ability to walk. Finally, she got a diagnosis: lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain and …
Read More »Blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer, study finds
A blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer performed well in a clinical study, a step towards expanding options for screening the potentially deadly disease. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine Wednesday, the study found the test correctly detected colorectal cancer in 83% of people confirmed to have …
Read More »Should you start with cardio or lift weights first? The best way to structure your workout, according to an expert
Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to do some resistance …
Read More »First RSV vaccine to protect infants wins backing of FDA panel
The first vaccine to protect babies from the respiratory virus RSV is a step closer to approval, after a panel of the Food and Drug Administration’s outside vaccine advisers voted Thursday to back the safety and effectiveness of a new shot developed by Pfizer, branded as Abrysvo. If ultimately approved …
Read More »Probiotics: Should you be taking one for gut health?
Probiotic supplements line store shelves, but should you be taking them? Scientists’ understanding of probiotic supplements is evolving. Once viewed as a useful daily dose of commercially manufactured mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our bodies, now some experts say these products might not be as helpful …
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