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Diabetes Insipidus: Another Chronic, But Different, Type of Diabetes
AOL· 13 hours agoDiabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate fluids. It is not related to the more common diabetes mellitus, in which the body cannot properly regulate ...
Study Shows Walking Reduces Lower Back Pain Recurrence
AOL· 15 hours agoWalking may be an easy and free treatment option for recurring lower back pain, a new study shows. If you don't exercise or walk regularly, experts recommend starting with three or four short ...
Why Have a Pancreas Transplant? What to Expect and Risks
AOL· 15 hours agoA pancreas transplant is a surgical procedure that involves taking the healthy pancreas of a donor and implanting it into the body of a person with insulin-treated diabetes (usually type 1 diabetes ...
What to Know About the LB.1 COVID-19 Variant
AOL· 15 hours agoCurrent rapid tests and treatments like Paxlovid are still effective, and updated vaccines in the fall should offer sufficient protection. Bernadette Boden-Albala, DrPH, MPH, director of the ...
How to Stop Nightmares From Terrorizing Your Sleep
AOL· 1 day ago“A nightmare is a physically and emotionally distressing dream that has the potential to disrupt your day and sleep,” says Michelle Leno, PhD, LP. Like all dreams, nightmares often occur in ...
Is Bread Bad for You?
AOL· 2 days agoWhile bread is often considered an unhealthy or fattening source of carbohydrates, it's still a staple food in many countries. The nutritional content of bread can vary, depending on the type ...
18-Week Ultrasound: A Glimpse at Anatomy and Organ Health
AOL· 2 days agoAn ultrasound, also called a sonogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create a picture of a developing fetus during pregnancy. An 18-week ultrasound is performed to look at fetal anatomy ...
What Is Lymphoma, and Is It Serious?
AOL· 2 days agoLymphoma is a type of blood cancer originating from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. Like all cancers, lymphoma is a serious condition that requires ...
Everyone Needs an Updated COVID Shot This Fall, CDC Says
AOL· 2 days agoThe CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID vaccine when they become available this fall. Vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna will target the KP.2 variant, while Novavax will target JN.1.
Taraji P. Henson Says Mental Health Advocacy Has 'Changed' Her Approach to Her Work (Exclusive)
People via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoHer approach to prioritizing mental health extends to her parenting as well, she told Verywell Mind....