Going to a Super Bowl Party? Now Is the Time to Start COVID Testing

Key TakeawaysHealth experts recommend taking a rapid COVID-19 test before gathering for any Super Bowl watch party.If you get a negative test result, experts suggest testing for a second time, regardless of symptoms, to make sure an infection does not go undetected.Consider taking a test up to four days before a gathering and a second test the day of the event.Nearly 193 million adults in the U.S. plan to watch the 2023 Super Bowl this Sunday, and over 100 million will be at watch parties....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2290 words · Yolanda Cannon DDS

Goitrogens, Thyroid Disease, and Your Diet

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Goitrogenic FoodsGoitrogensSoyMinimizing Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Goitrogenic Foods Goitrogens Soy Minimizing Effects Goitrogens are naturally-occurring chemicals found in many plant-based foods. Consuming high amounts of these substances on a regular basis may have an impact on your thyroid health, so it’s worth understanding how they affect thyroid function and whether or not it makes sense to limit your intake of goitrogenic foods such asbroccoli, cauliflower,kale, and others....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1070 words · Shawn Klein

Gold Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are used for a number of reasons. Your dentist may recommend one due to loss of tooth structure orroot canaltreatment. You might also choose one for cosmetic improvement of your smile. There are many different types of crowns used to restore a tooth. Among those are gold crowns, which have been used in dentistry for a number of years. ra3rn/iStock/Getty Images Materials In dentistry, there are different categories of crowns, including all-metal, all-porcelain, porcelain-fused-to metal (PFM), zirconia, and ceramic....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Jonathan Mcbride

Gold Medal Flour Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

General Mills, the company that makes Gold Medal flour, detectedSalmonelladuring routine testing and then issued the recall. The recall is likely a precautionary to get the products off the market before someone gets sick, saidJames E. Rogers, PhD, director of food safety research and testing atConsumer Reports. Why Raw Flour Is Risky “These bacteria survive the processing, and really, the only thing that you can do is cook your food properly,” Rogers said....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Elizabeth Rivera DDS

Golden Milk: The Turmeric Drink With 10 Surprising Health Benefits

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsBest Time to Drink ItWhen Benefits May OccurSide EffectsWho Should Avoid It?Turmeric Tea vs. Golden Milk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Best Time to Drink It When Benefits May Occur Side Effects Who Should Avoid It? Turmeric Tea vs. Golden Milk Golden milk—also called turmeric milk or golden or turmeric latte—is a mixture of milk, turmeric, and other warming spices touted for its health benefits....

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 3113 words · Shelby West DDS

Goldenrod: What Is It Good For?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsStorageSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions Storage Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Goldenrod supplements are often taken for their potential benefits related to kidney health, urinary tract issues, and bladder problems. Traditionally, people have used goldenrod to help with kidney stones and infections. It’s also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help with joint pain and inflammation (rheumatism)....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1664 words · Diana Henderson

Goniometer: A Tool for Measuring a Joint's Range of Motion

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of GoniometersWhy Goniometers Matter Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Goniometers Why Goniometers Matter Agoniometeris a device used inphysical therapyto measure a joint’srange of motion (ROM). There are two “arms”—one that is stationary and one that is movable—that are hinged together. Each is positioned at specific points on the body with the center of the goniometer aligned at the joint of interest....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1481 words · Gregory Cooke

Gonorrhea Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Common Is It? Age and Gender Causes and Risk Factors What Are the Mortality Rates for Gonorrhea? Screening and Early Detection Frequently Asked Questions Next in Gonorrhea Guide Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that infects the reproductive tract and the urethra. The STI often presents without symptoms, which makes it highly transmissible. In 2018, roughly 1.6 million people were diagnosed with gonorrhea in the United States....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1524 words · David Reid

Gonorrhea of the Throat: Everything You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsSimilar ConditionsWhen to Seek CareDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Similar Conditions When to Seek Care Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Gonorrheais asexually transmitted infection(STI). It typically infects the penis, vagina,urethra, or anus, but it can also infect the mouth and throat (pharynx). Gonorrhea is common. Most cases occur in individuals between the ages of 15 and 24....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Richard Murray

Good Resting Heart Rate by Age

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Measuring Heart Rate Causes of Low Rates Causes of High Rates Target Heart Zones When to See a Provider Your heart rate at rest is an indication of your general fitness. A lower resting heart rate generally indicates a higher degree of fitness. Even so, certain medical conditions, medications, or activities can cause an abnormally low or high resting heart rate....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Haley Huber

Google and Apple Join Forces To Bolster Contact Tracing

Key TakeawaysExposure Notification is a smartphone-powered tool used to augmenttraditional contact tracingUsers’ phones send and receive non-identifiable Bluetooth keys when people they have come into proximity with for more than 15 minutes test positive for COVID-19Nineteen states have approved the use of this technology, with more likely to come in the future. Key Takeaways Exposure Notification is a smartphone-powered tool used to augmenttraditional contact tracingUsers’ phones send and receive non-identifiable Bluetooth keys when people they have come into proximity with for more than 15 minutes test positive for COVID-19Nineteen states have approved the use of this technology, with more likely to come in the future....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1362 words · Lisa Reeves

Google Maps Now Displaying COVID-19 Vaccination Locations in Certain States

Key TakeawaysGoogle searches for “vaccines near me” have increased five-fold since the beginning of the year.The company is working with VaccineFinder.org, a site from Boston Children’s Hospital, that helps connect people with resources to find vaccination locations.Google committed $150 million to COVID-19 vaccine education and equitable access. Key Takeaways Google searches for “vaccines near me” have increased five-fold since the beginning of the year.The company is working with VaccineFinder.org, a site from Boston Children’s Hospital, that helps connect people with resources to find vaccination locations....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1190 words · Matthew Morrison

Gout Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewPrevalenceBy EthnicityBy Age and SexCauses and Risk FactorsMortality RatesScreeningFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Prevalence By Ethnicity By Age and Sex Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Screening Frequently Asked Questions On a global scale, gout cases continue to rise. In 2017, 92 in every 100,000 people were newly diagnosed with the condition. That amounts to a roughly 5....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2138 words · Michaela Wagner