We live in a talkative society. Millions of people depend on their voices every day for work — teachers, telemarketers, therapists, singers — the list goes on. But if you overuse your voice you can get sore, hoarse and even develop calluses or nodules on your vocal cords. Doctors at Mayo Clinic say learning to
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This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Mark Heyman, PhD, CDE Due to the confusion and isolation the world is undergoing as a result of COVID-19, countless people are now in need of virtual appointments with mental health providers. And as mental health providers transition to working with clients virtually,
When we’re thrown into unfamiliar territory, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Before you know it, a bad day becomes a bad week. Here, our columnist Grace Victory shares how we can respect these feelings, without letting them take over We are in unprecedented times and, for some of us, completely out of our normal routines.
We produce the most sweat during exercise, but this is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if we shower soon after and change out of out workout-clothes. Sweat indicates that we have moved past the warm-up session and are in the throes of an intense workout. This process is meant to adjust body temperature and sends signals
Patients with RA have an elevated risk of interstitial lung disease (ILD), but methotrexate does not accentuate that risk and may in fact be protective, new data show. These were among key findings of a pair of studies reported at the annual European Congress of Rheumatology, held online this year due to COVID-19. Although a
An employee wearing rubber gloves and a mask greets patrons at Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant on April 27, 2020 in Franklin, Tennessee. Jason Kempin | Getty Images Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced on Thursday that he intends to curb the city’s next reopening phase after reporting a “slightly elevated” average in Covid-19 cases over the
When his girlfriend unexpectedly gave birth to a baby girl, new dad Adam sank into a pit of fear, anxiety and depression. But, by searching for reasons and answers, he has emerged stronger I had always said I didn’t want children. I knew nothing about them, had never even held a baby – and so
The American Cancer Society has issued its new guidelines to help people reduce their cancer risk. The organization said the update was based on latest research on the effects of diets and physical activities. The cancer prevention guidelines issued Tuesday focus on increased efforts. To better avoid any form of the disease, people should do
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. June 10, 2020 — African Americans were already disproportionately affected by COVID-19, the disease that has swept across the globe in just months. Then George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis. Even amid a pandemic, the injustice of police brutality and
Jun 11 2020 Thought LeadersProf. Carsten WelschHead of the Physics DepartmentUniversity of Liverpool How does radiotherapy work? Radiotherapy is a method of treating cancer using radiation. In principle, radiotherapy could use all types of radiation but the most common types are X-rays and electron beams. Less well-known and less commonly used is high energy proton
A new set of expert consensus-based recommendations lays out how best to study possible neurodevelopmental impacts of pubertal suppression treatment in transgender youth. Developed by a consensus panel of 24 international scientists, the recommendations were published in the journal Transgender Health. While early evidence suggests suppressing puberty has positive effects on the mental health of
While ear infections are most common in children, they can also occur in repeatedly in adulthood. At that point, the option of ear tubes or “growing out of it” isn’t as feasible. Where can those with chronic ear infections turn? Start by getting to the cause of the infection. Ear infections typically don’t just appear
arimoclomol Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease, type C Orphazyme Initiates Rolling Submission of New Drug Application for Arimoclomol with US FDA in Niemann-Pick Disease Type C Print this page Copenhagen, Denmark, May 29, 2020 – Orphazyme A/S (ORPHA.CO), a biopharmaceutical company pioneering the Heat-Shock Protein response for the treatment of neurodegenerative orphan diseases, today announces it has initiated the
Print this page PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE) June 10, 2020 Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that Opdivo (nivolumab) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after prior fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy.1 This application was granted
Arizona is one of the 19 states with the trend of new coronavirus cases still increasing. While 22 are trending downward, trends in nine states are holding steady. Nationally more than 1.9 million people have been infected by the virus and more than 112,000 have died, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. At its
A lack of health literacy is preventing people from having a good understanding of the novel coronavirus, two speakers said Wednesday at an online briefing sponsored by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. “So many people are confused about the symptoms” of COVID-19, said Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, founder of Grapevine Health, a
We know that it has been harder for people to exercise over these last several weeks. Christina Lombardi, DPT PT has put together easy exercises to get you moving at home! Each Wednesday for the next several weeks we will share these exercises with you. Each exercise includes descriptive information and a video to demonstrate
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green has developed a successful method of killing cancer cells by using nanotechnology and lasers. After the aunt who raised her died from cancer, Green was inspired to develop a better treatment option. Green is only the 76th African American woman to receive a PhD in physics from an American university, according to
We’ve all been there at one point or another: whether it’s a sudden or gradual process, we are just not where we want to be when it comes to our diabetes management. For those who live with a demanding and chronic health condition, managing it can be thought of as a form of self-care. The
We all need time to relax, unwind, and show ourselves a little TLC. Could aromatherapy be the way to support your overall wellbeing, and start improving your self-care routine? Self-care has moved from being just another wellbeing buzzword, into something we incorporate into our everyday lives. With more of us recognising that simple lifestyle changes
Exercising is essential to losing weight, boosting metabolism and burning calories. However, you have to ensure that you follow effective exercise routines that help you achieve this goal. Just about any exercise does not work when trying to reach your target weight, despite the fact that all physical activity increases heart rate. Exercise in any form
The DAPA-HF trial has already changed cardiology in opening up a new class of drugs to patients with heart failure (HF), whether or not they have diabetes. Now the trial is yielding clues as to how it benefits them. For now, it’s doing so by process of elimination. A new analysis suggests that dapagliflozin (Farxiga,
[The stream is slated to start at 4:30 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player below at that time.] What has contact tracing shown about the spread of coronavirus? Can the U.S. recruit enough tracers to effectively track the virus? And will Americans share contact information when asked to?
We look at eight affirmations you can practise every day to bring about positive change and manage daily stressors Using affirmations to bring about positive change to your mindset is a simple practice to welcome into your everyday routine. Whether that’s in the shower, brushing your teeth or drying your hair, practising affirmations as part
Like video games? How about taking a crack at making your own? If so, then this new online course that would teach you how to make one using one of the most popular engines out there is just for you. New Online Course Teaches You How To Make A Video Game Sometime back in 1998,
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) will not offer a reduced-length test to some students taking Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) exams. A spokesperson for the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) told Medscape Medical News, “Last week, in order to make testing more rapidly and widely available, the USMLE program
Print this page INDIANAPOLIS, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today its partner Junshi Biosciences (HKEX: 1877) has dosed the first healthy volunteer in a study of a potential neutralizing antibody treatment designed to fight COVID-19. The investigational medicine, referred to as JS016, is being co-developed by Junshi Biosciences and Lilly, with
Patch Adams, M.D., author and founder of the Gesundheit! Institute, addressed the Transform 2010 Symposium sponsored by the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation, on health and health care. Learn more about Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation: ► http://mayocl.in/1qP86KZ Join our online community: ► http://mayocl.in/TOkkVE Save the date for the next Mayo Clinic Transform symposium: ►
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