Author: Michelle Korhonen
What Christmas dinner benefits? Christmas dinner: a time for family, feasting, and…health benefits? Believe it or not, some of your Christmas staples might be packing more than just flavor. Experts at Newcastle University have been digging into the science behind festive favorites, and their findings could change your perspective on the holiday smorgasbord. Here are a few ways your Christmas feast can actually be good for you:Help Fight Chronic Conditions Say goodbye to mushy sprouts – they’re not just a taste disaster, they’re also missing out on key health benefits. Steamed Brussels sprouts retain their glucosinolates, potent molecules that help fight…
Last year, Elyse Greenblatt of New York City scheduled a telehealth appointment through her usual health system to see if her nagging congestion was COVID-19. The appointment turned out to be nearly $700. Shelby Knowles/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Shelby Knowles/KFF Health News Last year, Elyse Greenblatt of New York City scheduled a telehealth appointment through her usual health system to see if her nagging congestion was COVID-19. The appointment turned out to be nearly $700. Shelby Knowles/KFF Health News In September 2022, Elyse Greenblatt of Queens returned home from a trip to Rwanda with a rather unwelcome-back…
“The experience of being disastrously wrong is salutary,” John Kenneth Galbraith wrote. “No economist should be denied it, and not many are.”I’m not an economist. But I was wrong about the litigation to bar Donald Trump from the ballot as an insurrectionist. I wrote in August that the project was a “fantasy.” Now, by a 4–3 vote, the Colorado Supreme Court has converted fantasy into at least temporary reality.The Fourteenth Amendment provides that anyone who swore an oath to support the Constitution of the United States, and who then “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same,” is forbidden to…
Common Heart Medication Masks Alzheimer’s in Blood Test – Researchers have discovered that a commonly prescribed heart medication, Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan), can significantly alter the results of a blood test used to detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This finding raises serious concerns about the test’s accuracy and potential for misdiagnosis, especially in patients with both heart failure and cognitive issues.A new study throws a wrench into the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, revealing a common heart medication’s unintended consequence: skewed results on a crucial blood test for the neurodegenerative disease. This discovery not only casts doubt on the test’s accuracy but also underscores…
Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change. But it was not invited to COP28. A young Afghan student came and advocated for his homeland. Did he make any progress?(Image credit: Christopher Pike for NPR)
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Southwest Airlines was just ordered to pay a whopping fine for last year’s holiday breakdown. The penalty is a step toward accountability, but it tackles only a slice of the industry’s broader problems.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:A Step Toward AccountabilityThe lines at the airport were cataclysmic. Travelers with haunted looks behind their eyes stretched out on jackets and backpacks. During one…
Cinnamon extract shows promise in tackling obesity – A recent study in Nutrients sheds light on cinnamon’s promising role in tackling obesity. This aromatic spice, known for its culinary flair, might also pack a punch against fat accumulation.The Fat Fight: Obesity results from excessive fat storage, fueled by poor diet, disrupted sleep, and lack of exercise. This is where adipocytes, fat cells, play a central role in their growth and lipid buildup.Cinnamon’s Allure: Beyond its sweet warmth, cinnamon boasts diverse health benefits like anti-inflammatory and blood sugar regulation, even reducing cancer risk. However, its impact on obesity remains relatively unexplored.Peeling…
Firefighters survey the fire during operations to battle the Kincade Fire in Healdsburg, Calif., on Oct. 26, 2019. Philip Pacheco/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Philip Pacheco/AFP via Getty Images Firefighters survey the fire during operations to battle the Kincade Fire in Healdsburg, Calif., on Oct. 26, 2019. Philip Pacheco/AFP via Getty Images It’s widely known that wildfire smoke is bad for your health, but a group of researchers recently found a known carcinogen in California wildfire ash, raising concerns about just how harmful it could be to breathe the air near a blaze. According to a study…
Earlier this month, Taison Bell walked into the intensive-care unit at UVA Health and discovered that half of the patients under his care could no longer breathe on their own. All of them had been put on ventilators or high-flow oxygen. “It was early 2022 the last time I saw that,” Bell, an infectious-disease and critical-care physician at the hospital, told me—right around the time that the original Omicron variant was ripping through the region and shattering COVID-case records. This time, though, the coronavirus, flu, and RSV were coming together to fill UVA’s wards—“all at the same time,” Bell said.Since…
Festive Doctor Who and the Curious Case of Lower Death Rates – A surprising twist on the holiday spirit! A study published in The BMJ suggests that new Doctor Who episodes aired during the festive season, especially on Christmas Day, are linked to lower death rates in the UK! This quirky correlation highlights the potential positive impact of medical professionals working during the holidays, even fictional ones like the intrepid Doctor.The Doctor, a beloved alien time traveler who battles villains and champions lives, has graced television screens for 60 years, captivating millions worldwide. Now, research suggests this iconic character may…