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health
Missteps and attacks, epidemiologists look back on the COVID-19 pandemic
It all seems like a blur now. In a briefing on March 11, 2020, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization director-general, declared...
therecord.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome in a 20-year-old man
Key points Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition caused by external compression of the popliteal artery, usually owing to an...
cmaj.ca
- 30+ days ago
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health
These 2 Alcohol-Related Diseases Are on the Rise, Says New Study
The G.I. and liver journal from the American Medical Association has published new research on a particularly concerning demographic. The general...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
A 'Water Sandwich' Claims To Ward Off Hangovers – And Doctors Have Thoughts
It's a simple tactic that claims to temper the effects of alcohol. Here's what experts think about it. My best friend provides me with endless...
huffingtonpost.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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health
Siblings Who Grow Up Together Can Have Vastly Different Childhoods. Here's Why.
Just because you grew up in the same home doesn't mean you had the same experience. Experts break down how and why this happens. Hearing...
huffpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Michigan boy's death raises concerns about unregulated hyperbaric oxygen therapy
State legislators want greater oversight of the wellness industry after 5-year-old Thomas Cooper was killed in a hyperbaric chamber fire in January. The death of...
nbcnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says
There is an "overdiagnosis" of mental health conditions with "too many people being written off", Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Streeting told the BBC's...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Vatican shares first image of Pope Francis since hospitalization
The photo is said to have been taken Sunday when Francis was co-celebrating Mass in the chapel of his hospital suite where he has been...
washingtonpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Guest column | A parent’s affair can be hurtful. Here’s how to move past disappointments.
This kind of disillusionment can be painful, but there are ways to manage the feelings of betrayal and anguish. I recently learned from my mother...
washingtonpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Could your oral bacteria predict dementia risk? Scientists uncover surprising brain-health links
Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and...
psypost.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Narcan Available for Free at Vending Machines Across Nashville
A laundromat in Nashville is taking on a new role in the community. Aside from the cleaning services, coin changing machines, and snack machines, a...
insideedition.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers
The chair of NHS England has said he does not disagree with the abolishing of the organisation - although he warns that the buck will...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Vatican shares 1st photo of Pope Francis in more than a month amid his hospitalization
Pope Francis remains in stable condition as of March 15, but still requires hospital care. The Vatican shared the first photo of Pope Francis in over...
today.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, a long serving New York Democrat who was the first woman to chair the powerful House...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Guest column | I avoided weight training for years. Here’s why I learned to love it.
Strength training is essential as we age, but we often don’t know where to begin. After a string of injuries sidelined me from running...
washingtonpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
The Simple Hydration Trick I Wish I Knew About Sooner
Thirsty? Not anymore. My relationship to emotional support water bottles predated the advent of the Stanley. In the early aughts, I roamed my high...
parade.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
When should you eat? Before, after — or even while — exercising?
If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat. But it’...
post-gazette.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
How Much You Need To Walk Every Day To Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Data suggests there's a certain number of minutes you should aim for to improve your cardiovascular health. Here's how you can sneak them in. Walking...
huffpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
This Easy Food Swap May Cut Your Risk of Early Death by 17%
It can also reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. You know what they say: You are what you eat—and so is your...
parade.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
60,000 Bags of Potato Chips Have Been Recalled in 3 States
It's for a reason we don't see often, but highlights a health risk for 119.9 million Americans—and may pose harm for certain consumers. With nearly...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Pope says in message from hospital he is 'facing period of trial,' body 'weak'
'I am sharing these thoughts with you while I am facing a period of trial, and I join with so many brothers and sisters who...
lemonde.fr
- 30+ days ago
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health
How much sleep do we really need? Here's what the experts say
Is the much vaunted eight hours of sleep enough to avoid health issues? Experts discuss why its important to wake up feeling refreshed. Sleep is...
euronews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Quebec doctors in training visit museum to better diagnose patients
Classes on disease and anatomy are par for the course in traditional medical training, but a new program at a Quebec university is making visits...
theglobeandmail.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
New pill reduces nasty side-effects of Parkinson’s meds in human trial
Despite being a mainstay of Parkinson's disease treatment, levodopa, a dopamine-replenishing medication, can cause nasty side-effects with long-term...
newatlas.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Lorazepam Misuse on ‘White Lotus’: What to Know About the Drug
HBO’s third season of “The White Lotus” is underway. A mostly new cast of guests flock to Thailand’s Koh Samui to stay at...
healthline.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why
Over half of Americans are lying through their teeth — about their teeth. That's according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by...
foxnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Eating These Fruits Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression By 20 Percent
Depression can manifest itself in numerous symptoms — and the treatment options are also far-reaching. Even a good diet can alleviate symptoms or...
fitbook-magazine.com
- 30+ days ago
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beauty / health
These 5 West African Wellness Practices Are Key To My Self-Care Regime
“Grandma! What’s that? Can I have some?” This was a frequent chorus from my siblings and me as children, as our grandmother pottered about...
vogue.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Pope Francis Update: First Photo of Pontiff Released Since Hospitalization
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized in mid-February due to a bout of bronchitis. The photo, released...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Health secretary admits 'risk of disruption' in NHS overhaul
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is a "risk of disruption" in the NHS as he attempts to overhaul the service and reduce waste,...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Antidepressants provide little to no relief of low back pain and sciatica
Despite being prescribed fairly commonly, a new study has found that antidepressants provide little to no benefit when it comes to relieving low back...
newatlas.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Earth is ‘perilously close’ to a global warming threshold. Here’s what to know
This past week, the EPA said it is reconsidering the scientific finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health. This comes as research...
pbs.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Does exercise really help you live longer?
Plenty of studies have found that being physically active is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, but new research...
cosmosmagazine.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
They had a fairytale American childhood - but was radiation slowly killing them?
After Kim Visintine put her son to bed every night at a hospital in St Louis, Missouri, she spent her evening in the hospital’s...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
New clue towards prevention and detection of ovarian cancer
In vital progress in the fight against high-grade serious carcinoma, one of the most aggressive and common forms of ovarian cancer, researchers have...
cosmosmagazine.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Always Get Heartburn After Eating Spaghetti? This 1 Cupboard Staple Can Help To Prevent It
If tomato-based pasta sauce is triggering heartburn, read on. If you’re unfortunate enough to regularly experience acid reflux, you’ll know that some...
huffingtonpost.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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health
New virtual reality platform helps users overcome public speaking anxiety — and it’s free
A new study published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality suggests that an innovative virtual reality training platform can help individuals overcome...
psypost.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
The Struggles of Sons of Narcissistic Mothers
Research has shown that children of narcissistic parents may struggle with issues such as self-esteem, boundaries, and identity formation. However,...
belongly.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
A Macaroni & Cheese Product Was Just Recalled by a National Grocery Chain
"A consumer complaint" initiated the recall on this item sold as recently as this past week, a government agency announced late Friday. If macaroni...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Maternal Diet in Pregnancy Linked to Child's Risk of Future Disorders
Scientists led by a team from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have found a "strong link" between Western-style diets and neurodevelopmental...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
‘We are facing an epidemic of demoralization,’ says happiness expert—here’s how to fight that feeling
"I'm overwhelmed." "I'm just one person. There's nothing I can do." "I want to give up." As a happiness researcher who's spent a decade studying...
cnbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship / health
Harvard negotiation expert: People who are good at handling conflict do this 1 thing
When approaching conflict, most people aim to get their way, while others try to find common ground. This is a mistake authors Robert Bordone and...
cnbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Everything you need to know about measles, as cases continue to climb
NPR's Scott Simon asks Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University about the cases of measles in the country and what Americans should know about...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Embryos aren’t property, judge says, dismissing woman’s case against ex
The judge dismissed Honeyhline Heidemann’s lawsuit against her ex-husband, and rejected a previous opinion that referenced a 19th-century state law on the division of...
washingtonpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
4 foods a top nutrition expert avoids at all costs, and one sweet treat he eats regularly
Tim Spector admits he used to have a Pringles problem. The salty, melt-in-your-mouth snack was a weak spot for the professor of genetic epidemiology...
fortune.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before Diagnosis, Study Discovers
The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Column | Divided Democrats on defensive as important battles fast approach
Infighting over what should have been a predictable government funding fight leaves Democrats on their heels heading into high-stakes fights with the GOP over taxes,...
washingtonpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Wildfires Rage Across Oklahoma and Texas, Posing Severe Health Risks
A series of fast-moving wildfires erupted today across Oklahoma and Texas, fueled by extreme winds reaching up to 80 mph. The fires have already led...
directrelief.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
France urges meningitis vaccination amid warning of 'particularly high' number of cases
Public Health France said vaccinating infants and young people against certain serotypes of the serious infection was important for preventing...
euronews.com
- 30+ days ago
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beauty / health
A Popular Makeup Palette Was Just Recalled by a National Chain
It sounds like an icky reason, but possibly occurred due to the maker's good eco intentions. Here's what to toss or return. Even when life...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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