You’ve Quit Smoking With Vaping. Now What?

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SOURCES: Sonia Sharma, physician assistant, University of California, San Francisco. Monica Hanna, assistant director, Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery, New Jersey. Nancy Rigotti, MD, director, Tobacco Research and Treatment Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. J. Taylor Hays, MD, former medical director, Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, Rochester, MN. … Read more

Gut Microbiome Changes Throughout the Day and With the Seasons

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By Dennis Thompson  HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of the cells in your body aren’t human — and a new study suggests that many critical to your health oscillate by the hour, day and even the season. The human body contains about 40 trillion bacteria, viruses and fungi, creating a … Read more

Keto, Paleo Diets Rank Low for Heart Health, Report Says

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April 28, 2023 – The paleo and keto diets have a lot of followers but aren’t necessarily good for heart health, the American Heart Association said in a ranking of popular diets. The top-10 listing was released Thursday in the journal Circulationand is the first time the association has ranked popular diets. In a news … Read more

Health Care for Older Adults in the COVID-19 Era

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COVID-19 has changed the way we do everything — especially when it comes to doctor visits. Older adults have a higher risk of complications from the coronavirus, so it’s best to avoid unnecessary exposure. But sometimes you need to see the doctor in person. And what if you have to go to the hospital? We … Read more