When a loved one is struggling, it’s natural to want to help – but sometimes trying to fix the problem causes more harm than good If you’re anything like me, your natural instinct, when faced with a problem, is to fix it. Figuring out the root of the problem, untangling it and finding a solution
Month: July 2022
People who like eating fruits and vegetables may have a lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a study. A research team from the University of Virginia School of Medicine found that adults suffering from kidney disease generally ate fewer fruits and vegetables than adults who did not have the disease. Using data from three cycles of
The more components of metabolic syndrome a person has in midlife seems to raise their risk of dementia, although that relationship seems to go away after age 70, a post hoc analysis of data from a major European cohort study has found. A team of European researchers reported online in the journal Diabetes Care that the follow-up
As the Conservative leadership campaign continues towards its finale it will be interesting to see whether Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are brave enough to give a realistic account of the challenges facing the NHS, the pressures under which its staff are working and the impact on patient outcomes if problems are not properly addressed.
When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Nature’s Sunshine Products Inc. of Spanish Fork, UT is announcing that it initiated a voluntarily recall of two AIVIA Whey Protein & Power Herbs
If you were told that you have the capability to achieve anything you want, would you accept it, or would you begin to think about all of the things that would get in your way? It’s time to end all that negativity. Here, we set out seven steps to help create unstoppable success from within
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron particles in saliva An experimental chewing gum that “traps” SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded access to vaccines, tests, and treatments for monkeypox, agency officials said in a webinar Tuesday. The CDC expects to release more than 750,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine from its strategic stockpile within days, said panelists at the Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) call.
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More than 1,000 children in 35 countries have developed an unidentified type of severe acute hepatitis — or liver inflammation — since the first case was reported in the January 2022. Yanukit Raiva | Eyeem | Getty Images Scientists in the U.K. say they have identified the likely cause of a recent outbreak of mysterious
Attending daycare in the first three years of life is linked with an increase in lung complications in children who were born prematurely and diagnosed with a form of chronic lung disease, according to new research led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The multicenter study, which drew data from nine specialty centers across the
The first week of my big attending job, I saw a patient with fever, sore throat, no cough, and tonsillar exudates. Well-trained to manage septic shock, but having no idea how to practice in a primary care clinic, I crafted a vast array of infectious and inflammatory diagnoses. With a quick glance, my senior partner
“It’s a new and really fast-moving outbreak, and I think there have been some challenges around having a smooth and efficient way for the data to be sent from jurisdictions” to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Janet Hamilton, executive director of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. The CDC only
Rodney Warner The Fear Never Goes Away. That’s By Choice. It’s been more than 21 years since I was first told I had cancer and nearly 20 years since I last got into remission. But cancer still haunts me. The thought of it returning terrifies me. Maybe it wouldn’t be so scary if it hadn’t
Researchers at The University of Queensland have found that a native New Zealand stinging tree produces toxins that could hold clues for future pain medication. In a quest to find new molecules that affect pain pathways, Dr Thomas Durek, Dr Sam Robinson and a team from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) studied toxins from
With the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, it’s easy for our mental health to go unnoticed, which can lead to problems down the line. Luckily, as simple as brushing your teeth, there are steps you can take to keep your mind healthy So, how can we protect our mental health? 1. Speak to someone
Are women consuming high amounts of sodium? Eating foods like bananas and salmon could help reduce its negative effects on the body, a new research suggests. The new study, which was published in the European Heart Journal, found diets rich in potassium (from bananas and salmon, for example) were associated with lower blood pressure, most
Some doctors say they are called to practice medicine and they feel a deep sense of purpose. Other physicians chose medicine as their career to help others but may view it more as a job or a good profession rather than a calling. Medscape would like to know how you view your career. What do
TikTok users are falling prey to the marketing strategies of companies and are turning into “unofficial brand ambassadors” of unhealthy food and beverages, a new study has found. This could have problematic health impacts on the many young children who use the platform. Advertisements for unhealthy food and non-alcoholic beverages are everywhere and they’re no longer
Ongoing follow-up and lifestyle interventions are needed in lean patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), suggests a panel of experts in a recent review. They also urge screening for NAFLD in individuals who are older than 40 years with type 2 diabetes, even if they are not overweight. NAFLD is a leading cause of
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There are grave concerns that the U.S. and other countries are not doing enough to contain monkeypox from becoming a large scale global outbreak, according to an infectious disease epidemiologist. Over the weekend, the World Health Organization activated its highest alert level for the virus, labeling monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. The
In a 2021 media statement released by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the agency provided a series of updated guidelines on how the U.S. population can protect themselves and others from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant of concern (VOC). Six months later, these guidelines still
There was no surprise when it came to first place on this year’s “Best Hospitals” list from U.S. News & World Report. For the seventh consecutive year, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., clocked in at No. 1 on the Honor Roll of the 20 institutions ranked as “delivering exceptional treatment across many areas of care,”
Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. A study published July 11 in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people often underestimate how much their friends and old acquaintances appreciate hearing from them.
Streamline drug discovery, development, regulatory, and post-regulatory phases through functional genomics. Learn more at Harvard Medical School’s two-day executive education program: https://hms.harvard.edu/genomics
A research group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed an artificial intelligence for analyzing cell images that uses machine learning to predict the therapeutic effect of drugs. Called in silico FOCUS, this new technology may aid in the discovery of therapeutic agents for neurodegenerative disorders such as Kennedy disease. Current treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Long hours, overtime, weekend side-hustles – is it possible to be too career driven? We share common signs of overworking, and how to create a healthier work-life balance It’s hard to deny: we live in a culture where hard work is highly valued. People love to be seen to be pushing hard, putting in more
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