Health officials have confirmed that an unvaccinated suburbian individual from New York City is the country’s first polio case after almost a decade. As the first case of polio since 2013, the case was reported in Beth Cefalu of Rockland County, about 36 miles north of New York City. While the state and county health
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As the number of monkeypox cases keeps growing, a discussion has opened on whether it should be considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD) like herpes, gonorrhea, or HIV. Monkeypox is almost always spread through skin-to-skin contact and, in the West, many of the cases have occurred among men who have sex with men. But health
As one of the stars of The Great British Bake Off 2020, Lottie Bedlow is no stranger to the pressures and the mishaps that can happen when tackling a homebake – but perhaps it’s time we all found a little more culinary freedom. Here, Lottie delves into her own mindful journey with baking, to share
The internet is a platform ripe for cyberbullying that often leaves adolescents and children with suicidal thoughts and attempts, a new study found. Adolescent suicidality is a major public health concern. With suicide being the second-leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24 in the U.S., serious steps must be taken to alleviate the issue. Unfortunately,
A US neuroscientist claims that some of the studies of the experimental agent, Simufilam (Cassava Sciences), a drug that targets amyloid beta (Aβ) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are flawed, and, as a result, has taken his concerns to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Matthew Schrag, MD, PhD, department of neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Move Over Cinnamon, Here Comes Cardamom – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.
A Northwell Health staff member holds the monkeypox vaccine, at Cherry Grove on Fire Island, New York, where monkey pox vaccines were administered on July 14, 2022. James Carbone | Newsday | Getty Images The Biden administration is considering declaring a public health emergency in response to the growing monkeypox outbreak, a senior White House
Antibodies that summon virus-engulfing white blood cells may play an important role in protecting infants from potentially serious congenital infection with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), according to a study led by an investigator at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. The study, which appeared June 28 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, was the most comprehensive analysis
Post-COVID-19 conditions (PCCs), aligning with what’s come to be known as long COVID, persisted at 3 months for many children who sought emergency care for acute illness, according to an international pediatric hospital network study. Out of 1,884 children diagnosed with COVID-19 infections who received a 90-day follow-up, 5.8% of those who had been seen
But on average, these reinfections do not seem to be happening more rapidly, according to a new analysis from the gene sequencing company Helix. BA.5, another offshoot of the Omicron variant, is now causing about 80% of new Covid-19 infections in the United States, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease
Michael Chernew, professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School, studies the causes and consequences of health care spending growth. He seeks to identify policies and programs that will help the United States maintain both a healthy population and a healthy economy. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the
NHL players like Mark Stuart are choosing Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine for their hockey training.
This week, CGFNS International, Inc. (CGFNS) publicly announced its “Passport2Liberty” initiative that will restore credentials for Ukrainian nurses who wish to migrate to the United States. Recognizing that special attention must be given to those forced to flee their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster, CGFNS will leverage its credentials assessment expertise, partnerships,
From a moving documentary to a new challenge, and an app that will improve your communication, try something fresh with our insightful suggestions 1. Page-turners I didn’t do the thing today by Madeleine Dore In a society of goal-setters, it can feel like you’re always playing the catch-up game to try to be as productive
Cannabis has considerable potential to treat many chronic illnesses, including epilepsy, glaucoma, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia, as well as mental health disorders such as PTSD. Due to its therapeutic properties, medical cannabis is enjoying increasing acceptance within the medical field. The market continues to rise at unprecedented rates and the number of people with
Wide variation in the cost of common cardiovascular (CV) tests and procedures, from stress tests to coronary interventions, was revealed in a cross-sectional analysis based on publicly available data from 20 top-ranked hospitals in the United States. The analysis also suggested a low level of compliance with the 2021 Hospital Price Transparency Final Rule among
Cancer Research UK is proud to launch the Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme with the aim of helping develop the next generation of Black leaders in cancer research. We are doing this in partnership with Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship – here we learn how this scheme is unique and why it
When things get tough, bring yourself back to the moment with these essential tips We all experience anxiety or stress at different points in our lives. It’s a normal and natural response to difficult times, and it can help us to take action when we need to. Sometimes, however, we can get stuck in anxious
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Do fitness trackers really benefit our health? Researchers say they’re actually quite effective in improving physical activity. Fitness trackers have become a part of many people’s daily lives, especially among those looking to increase their physical activity. Such wearable activity trackers are a “low cost tool” to help people address their physical inactivity, researchers noted in a paper,
NEW YORK — Patients with chronic plaque psoriasis face a nearly twofold increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and the risk climbs higher in those with more severe skin involvement – and probably in those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) as well, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the annual meeting of the Group
In this article AMZN A sign is posted in front of a One Medical office on July 21, 2022 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Amazon still makes most of its revenue from orders placed through its online stores, and most of its profit from its cloud computing arm. Both of those
The transition to kindergarten is a notable milestone for children and families, who typically prepare by gathering school supplies and meeting the teacher. New research suggests that one important way to prepare for the transition to first-time schooling is to develop a bedtime routine in which children consistently get at least 10 hours of sleep
[embedded content] We’ve heard for years that America has a shortage of doctors. According to projections from the AAMC [Association of American Medical Colleges], if we do not take steps to address this issue, we can expect shortages of between 38,000 and 124,000 physicians by the year 2034. But why is it so difficult to
Subscribe to CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter series to ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. A delay in the brain’s processing speed is one of the key aspects of cognitive aging. Being able to think more quickly helps with planning, problem-solving, staying focused on tasks and the ability
Welcome to our newest blog series, “Five Questions With…” This series will highlight the unsung heroes that make healthcare work. From guest services to the phlebotomist, the pet therapy volunteer, and the environmental services workers. These individuals enhance our experiences when we are getting care and highlight human connection and support. Thank you for all you do!
Cancer Research UK is ready to seize new opportunities following the publication of its Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22 today. Michelle Mitchell, chief executive at Cancer Research UK, said: “This year has been a turning point for Cancer Research UK. We pulled together, seized new opportunities and set an ambitious new long-term direction for Cancer
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