A new subtype of depression has been identified
9 herbs and spices that fight inflammation
(Ryan Raman/ Healthline) — Some herbs and spices, like ginger and black pepper, contain anti-inflammatory compounds that may reduce inflammation and benefit your overall health.
Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting infections and healing.
However, in some situations, inflammation can get out of hand and last …
WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame a possible cancer risk
(Thomas Reuters/ CBC News) — One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.
Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola …
‘Promising’ new drug to treat Alzheimer’s in pipeline of approval in Canada
(Natasha O’Neill/ CTV News) — A breakthrough drug approved in the U.S. to treat Alzheimer’s could soon be available in Canada.
Health Canada started the approval process for drug lecanemab in May. The drug, also known by the brand name Leqembi, is for the treatment of Alzheimer’s itself – not just the …
Husband speaks out about postpartum depression after wife dies by suicide
(Katie Kindelan/ Good Morning America) — Ariana Sutton was a dance instructor and mom of three whom friends describe as “warm” and “upbeat,” and who loved being a mom, according to her husband Tyler Sutton.
On May 22, Ariana Sutton, 36, gave birth to newborn twins Everly Irene and Rowan Stephen,
How to do a breast self-exam and what to look for?
(Kelsey Malvay/ Real Simple) — As a young, healthy woman, I’d admittedly never put much thought into being diagnosed with breast cancer until I spent a week in back-to-back doctor’s appointments, clinical breast exams, and ultrasounds. Let’s back up, shall we? I went to my gynecologist for an annual checkup in May, when …
Eclampsia: what is it about pregnancy that makes high blood pressure so dangerous?
(Sandee LaMotte/CNN News) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie, who won gold, silver and bronze medals in the 2016 Olympic Games, died of pregnancy complications that may have included eclampsia, according to an autopsy report. Bowie was found dead in her bed May 2 while approximately eight months pregnant. …
Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart
(Mayo Clinic) — The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart. Find out why the heart-healthy benefits of eating fish usually outweigh any risks.
If you’re worried about your heart health, eating at least two servings of fish a week could reduce the risk of heart disease.
For many years, the American Heart Association …
UTIs during pregnancy: should I be concerned?
(Danielle Rush/ Health News) — Pregnant people have a higher risk for many common health ailments due to physical body changes during pregnancy. Urinary tract infections (UTI) and the development into a more serious infection of the kidney, called pyelonephritis, is the most common medical condition seen in pregnant …