happytail_kimchi_082119_main.png Sidnee D. grew up with animals her whole life. She and her family have always been advocates for adoption rather than purchasing a pet from a breeder or pet store. She really missed the love and companionship of a dog who brought so much joy to her childhood. When Sidnee had settled into her […]
Gut throws cells overboard when chemical insults build up
A team of Duke researchers has discovered that cells lining the gut of zebrafish—and probably humans too—have a remarkable defense mechanism when faced with certain kinds of toxins: they hit the eject button. “The gut has the challenging job of handling all the chemicals that we consume or produce, and some of those chemicals can […]
Matt Damon, Joe Manganiello Appear in Star-Studded MLB Stand Up to Cancer Promo
Matt Damon stands up with a poster saying “Dad.” Joe Manganiello’s says “Loved Ones.” In a video released today ahead of MLB’s Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) placard moment, these stars are standing up and holding up the names of people in their lives who have been affected by cancer. They’re joined in the video […]
Gay prostate cancer patients should wait up to six months to have sex
Gay prostate cancer patients should wait for up to six months after treatment until they have anal sex otherwise they risk ‘bleeding, infections and pain’ Group of top surgeons have made guidance for gay and bisexual cancer patients Most gay men aren’t give appropriate advice by clinicians, experts said It’s the first time guidance has […]
Maisie Williams Opens Up About Her Mental Health: I Used To Hate Myself
She might be this innocent looking girl, but you can’t just get over the way she stole the show in GoT season 8! Ever since Maisie Williams got her big moment in the most epic TV series ever, she has become a fan-favorite. Of course, the young actress is enjoying the love and appreciation, but […]
Testosterone supplements not all they’re cracked up to be
(HealthDay News) —Buyer beware: When it comes to testosterone supplements, men should know a new study finds there is precious little evidence to support claims they will boost testosterone levels, sex drive, strength and overall energy. To come to this conclusion, the researchers first broke down 50 testosterone supplements into their component parts. The investigators […]
So Grown Up! Princess Charlotte Celebrates 4th Birthday With New Photos
What a doll! Duchess Kate photographed her daughter, Princess Charlotte, for her 4th birthday on Thursday, May 2, and she looked so grown up. In the four new pictures, Charlotte had fun frolicking outside with her mom. Whether she was sitting on a fence, running with a flower in her hand or posing prettily in […]
Mental health treatment, diagnoses up in military children
(HealthDay)—Diagnosed mental health conditions, pharmaceutical treatment, and outpatient visits for mental health all increased among U.S. pediatric military dependents from 2003 to 2015, according to a study published online April 10 in Psychiatric Services. Elizabeth Hisle-Gorman, M.S.W., Ph.D., from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues retrospectively reviewed diagnosed […]
Disadvantages in life add up to increased smoking risk and increased difficulty quitting
The more disadvantages you face, the more likely you are to smoke – and have difficulty quitting – according to a new USC study in JAMA Internal Medicine that sheds light on populations that are resistant to anti-smoking efforts. In a U.S. nationally representative survey of 278,048 adults, people were asked about smoking and their […]
Novel antibody may suppress HIV for up to four months
Regular infusions of an antibody that blocks the HIV binding site on human immune cells may have suppressed levels of HIV for up to four months in people undergoing a short-term pause in their antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens, according to a report published online today in The New England Journal of Medicine. Results of the […]