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Infectious Diseases April 11, 2024 Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, responsible for causing meningococcal meningitis. Courtesy: CDC A rise in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory for healthcare providers. “Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. About 1 in 10 people are natural carriers of the bacteria, and it can spread to others by sharing respiratory secretions,” says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. Serogroups B, C and Y cause most diseases in the U.S., with much of the recent rise in infection driven by serogroup Y.…
I hated being pregnant. With endless food aversions, a heightened sense of smell that made everything and everyone stink, an unremitting metallic taste in my mouth, 24/7 nausea, and relentless acid reflux (just to name a few symptoms), I was living in a perpetual hell for close to nine months. While my pregnancy journey wasn’t what I’d hoped for, I set my sights on the birth, hoping it would be a redemptive experience. Don’t get me wrong, I knew birth could be unpredictable—I’d taken childbirth education classes and researched birth outcomes ad nauseam (I’m a health journalist, after all)—but still,…
Featured News April 11, 2024 Dermatologists advise their patients to avoid harmful ultraviolet light, which can cause skin damage, photoaging and skin cancer. But they also may prescribe light therapy to treat certain skin conditions. Light therapy is a treatment that uses different wavelengths of light to treat various skin conditions. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains the different types of light therapy, what they treat, and if over-the-counter light therapy devices are safe and effective. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of…
Do you ever feel at times like you’ve hit a brick wall and lost momentum in the middle of the workday? You know the feeling we’re talking about—when a nap sounds so much more appealing than whatever is on your agenda. Since ditching work commitments and opting for a snooze is unfortunately not an option for most of us, Eat This, Not That! spoke with The Nutrition Twins®, Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT, and Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, who sit on our Medical Expert Board to learn about the best natural ways to boost your energy all day…
By now, you’ve likely heard that bone broth is not just a trendy sip; it’s also good for your body and soul. Bone broth is an excellent source of bioavailable collagen, as it provides your body with collagen in a “whole-food form.” The collagen content in a well-made batch of bone broth can restore your gut’s mucosal lining. This helps calm your intestines, boost digestion, and lower inflammation. Along with these amazing benefits, you’re likely wondering, “Can drinking bone broth every day help you lose weight?” We spoke with an expert and have the tea (or in this case, the…
When you think of fatigue, perhaps you imagine a sucky night’s sleep or a bout of jet lag—something that typically vanishes after some shut-eye. But unlike feeling tired, fatigue is something else entirely: In a health context, it’s an extreme lack of energy to the point that it’s hard to live your life. According to the National Cancer Institute, it may affect your memory, make it hard to speak or think clearly, and cause mood and emotional changes too. If you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it can be a brutal daily reality—and getting your standard eight hours at night isn’t…
The following is an excerpt from The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman (©2015), used with permission by Northfield Publishing. What is love? Love is the most important word in the English language—and the most confusing. Both secular and religious thinkers agree that love plays a central role in life. Love has a prominent role in thousands of books, songs, magazines, and movies. Numerous philosophical and theological systems have made a prominent place for love. Psychologists have concluded that the need to feel loved is a primary human emotional need. For love, we will…
Embracing a new fitness journey can be intimidating for many of my beginner clients, but with the right workouts at your fingertips, you can kickstart your transformation from anywhere—including the comfort of your own home. These five beginner floor workouts are designed to target multiple muscle groups, boost metabolism, and promote total-body transformation. Plus, it’s beginner-friendly. Always listen to your body, start slowly, and gradually increase intensity as you build strength and confidence. With consistency and dedication, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your fitness goals. Keep reading for my best beginner floor workouts for a total-body transformation.…
Whenever I’m worrying about meeting a work deadline or spiraling over some friendship drama, eating becomes a total afterthought. Sometimes it’s because my belly feels weirdly full (even if I haven’t eaten in hours), making my usual lunchtime egg-and-hot-sauce bagel suddenly unappetizing. Other times, my anxiety is so all-consuming that I get super nauseous.There are a lot of ways stress can wreak havoc on your physical health, and while it hits the ol’ GI system particularly hard, the resulting symptoms are different for everyone. And that’s certainly true when it comes to hunger: “The impact of stress on appetite is…
Joseph “Da Rulk” Sakoda is accustomed to being surrounded by greatness. The renowned trainer regularly works with people who exemplify that word. We’re not talking about just actors or athletes, even though he’s worked with some of them as well. Sakoda is best known for two things, one of them is his unique nickname—Da Rulk—which he got from some of his close friends back in his native Brazil. They named him Hulk because of his strength, but in Portuguese the “H” sound is spelled with an “R,” hence Da Rulk. He’s also known for his efforts in helping first responders…