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  Over the past couple of years, it has been hard to sift through nutrition-related news without hearing about the ketogenic diet. The name comes from ketosis, which is the state the body enters when it burns fat instead of carbohydrates.  Involving a low-carb and high-fat eating pattern, it gained much popularity after being endorsed by many celebrities for accelerating their weight loss. Nevertheless, the keto diet was placed rather low on the  2019 rankings of best overall diets  by U.S. News — and nutrition experts have offered some good reasons for this. In a new rodent study from Augusta University in Georgia, rats saw an increase in their blood pressure levels after a month of being placed on their diet. While rats placed on a regular diet gained 7.2 percent of their calories from fat, the figure was 36 percent for rats on the keto diet.  Dr. Jennifer Sullivan, the pharmacologist and physiologist who led the research,...

What causes an ear infection? An ear infection occurs when one of your eustachian tubes becomes swollen or blocked, causing fluid to build up in your middle ear. Eustachian tubes are small tubes that run from each ear directly to the back of the throat. The causes of eustachian tube blockage include: allergies colds sinus infections excess mucus smoking infected or swollen adenoids (tissue near your tonsils that trap harmful bacteria and viruses) changes in air pressure RISK FACTORS Risk factors for ear infections Ear infections occur most commonly in young children because they have short and narrow eustachian tubes. Infants who are bottle-fed also have a higher incidence of ear infections than their breastfed counterparts. Other factors that increase the risk of developing an ear infection are: altitude changes climate changes exposure to cigarette smoke pacifier use recent illness or ear infection SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms ...

  Forty-five years after the Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade, abortion still remains one of the most fiercely debated subjects in the United States. While a majority of the public ( nearly 57% ) expressed support for legal abortion options in a recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center, critics claim that apparent health risks can affect women who opt to terminate their pregnancy.  To dissect the arguments, the following questions arise: What is the state of abortion in the country? How is the quality of treatment being compromised? Are there any potential health consequences? Scientific studies and health experts weigh in. Legal abortions in the U.S. are safe and effective: In a recent landmark study, the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine has found that abortions in the U.S. have no long-term consequences on women's physical and mental health. The report, titled ' The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States ', condu...

  While the taste may not be for everyone, onions have been studied widely for how they can improve  your health  and reduce the risk of various chronic diseases. Here are some of the possible benefits they could provide: 1. Flavor without baggage Looking for a way to make your daily cooking tastier without leaving a dent on your health? Onions are a pretty good candidate if you enjoy a mild spicy flavor. Victoria Jarzabkowski, a nutritionist with the Fitness Institute of Texas at the University of Texas, noted that they are "excellent sources of vitamin C, sulphuric compounds, flavonoids, and phytochemicals," to name a few. "I like to recommend eating onions because they add flavor without salt and sugar," Jarzabkowski told  Live Science . Estimated to contain only 45 calories per serving, they also contain no fat. 2. Heart-healthy properties Something else that onions lack? Cholesterol. As we know, LDL cholesterol can accumu...

If you’re looking for protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) without a prescription, condoms may be a good option to explore. They’re discrete, relatively inexpensive, and don’t involve any synthetic hormones. Condoms are also readily available at your nearest convenience or drug store. What are the safest condoms on the market? Here’s what you need to know. How Do Condoms Prevent Pregnancy? A condom creates a barrier between you and your partner during sex. It prevents your skin and fluids from coming into contact with that of the other person. This means that they help to prevent pregnancy and protect against STIs as well. Condoms can also be used in combination with other birth control methods, such as birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs), to provide added protection. There are two main types of condoms. Male Condoms Male condoms are worn on the penis to provide protection during oral, vaginal, and anal sex. They’re typical...

What is an eardrum rupture? An eardrum rupture is a small hole or tear in your eardrum, or tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane   is a thin tissue that divides your middle ear and outer ear canal. This membrane vibrates when sound waves enter your ear. The vibration continues through the bones of the middle ear. Because this vibration allows you to hear, your hearing can suffer if your eardrum is damaged. A ruptured eardrum is also called a perforated eardrum. In rare cases, this condition can cause permanent hearing loss. CAUSES Causes of eardrum rupture Infection Ear infections are a common cause of eardrum rupture, especially in children. During an ear infection, fluids accumulate behind the eardrum. The pressure from the fluid buildup can cause the tympanic membrane to break or rupture. Pressure changes Other activities can cause pressure changes in the ear and lead to a perforated eardrum. This is known as barotrauma, and i...