“Carpeting” makes a good home for dust-mites,” notes Mayo Clinic. Replacing wall-to-wall bedroom carpeting with tile, wood, linoleum or vinyl flooring.Other fabric surfaces like curtains or table covers can also trap dust particles.If possible, use pillow covers or mattresses made from dust-proof or allergen-blocking covers. Mayo Clinic recommends washing all sheets, blankets, pillowcases and bedcovers…

Stanford investigators have found the exact immune process at work in occasional instances of inflammation of the heart, or myocarditis, associated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which occurred principally in young males. Their report published in Science Translational Medicine describes a two-step process involving certain proteins, and how a compound found in soy products may…

Ever cleared your throat one too many times during a meeting, or felt like something’s stuck there no matter how much you swallow? You’re not alone. That nagging sensation often points to laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR, a sneaky form of acid reflux hitting the throat without the classic chest burn. Florida-based gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab,…

Dive into a whimsical world of illusion where cartoon frogs happily juggle vibrant umbrellas! Your mission? Spot the two frogs that are holding identical umbrellas amidst a swirl of patterns and colors. This mesmerizing visual puzzle not only captivates with its playful design but also sharpens your focus and observational prowess. Do you enjoy puzzles…