Going through a break-up can be tough. Moving on completely? That can feel even harder. We share six ways you can let go of the past, and start moving towards a more positive future We’ve all been there. Whether you thought they were ‘the one’, or it was something more casual, even the most amicable
Vitamin D, also called the sunshine vitamin, is an essential nutrient. Unfortunately, not everyone gets enough and this can contribute to some illnesses. So we have put together a short Q&A about vitamin D and what it does. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a nutrient found in fish oils, dairy products, egg yolks
The State Medical Board of Ohio issued an alert this week warning physicians about an extortion scam that has resurfaced regarding suspension of medical licenses. Several other states have posted similar warnings. According to the Ohio board’s press release, scammers who claim to be from the US Department of Justice call or fax prescribers, telling
ProMindComplex & 6 Simple Memory Techniques Anyone Can Try Today My name is Carl Henderson and I’m a Professor of Psychology living in Austin, Texas and the man behind ProMindComplex. And even though I’m not proud of it – I must confess you something: You see, I’ve always been envious of people with exceptional
Living with diabetes is a full-time job and one we never applied for. It can be mentally exhausting and emotionally and physically draining. I know I am always looking for any tips or tip-offs that can help me with my diabetes management–whether it be technology, travel perks, or even a new app that tells me
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 30 2020 If they’ve been listening to President Donald Trump, seniors may be expecting a $200 debit card in the mail any day now to help them pay for prescription drugs. He promised as much this month, saying his administration soon will mail the drug cards to more than 35
KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE) October 15, 2020 — Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded label for Keytruda, Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). The
Certified nursing assistant (CNA) Shameka Johnson, wearing NFL Green Bay Packers apparel, processes a nasal swab at a drive-thru testing site outside the Southside Health Center as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 21, 2020. Bing Guan | Reuters The United States reported a record 88,521 new coronavirus cases on Thursday
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 30 2020 Five research projects with exceptional promise to deliver new life-changing and health-altering therapies have received the inaugural Blavatnik Therapeutics Challenge Awards (BTCA) at Harvard Medical School. The projects, which target a diverse range of conditions–type 1 diabetes, asthma, frontotemporal dementia, deadly cancer-associated blood clots, and a rare congenital
The Mediterranean diet is a predominately plant based diet that accents omega 3 rich fish sources and whole foods that are minimally processed. Olives and avocado contribute to the rich source of monounsaturated fats that prevent inflammation, the pathway that leads to many chronic diseases including cancer. Did you know that the origins of the Mediterranean
Jamie Windust has recently published their first book In Their Shoes, and shares their writing thought process with Happiful, as well as exciting new collaborations with I Weigh and Gay Times Cultural commentator, author and model Jamie Windust and I last spoke in December 2019. We were in a central London studio recording a special
There is plenty of the flu vaccine to go around, but in some parts of the country you may have to wait a few days to get your shot. The reason has nothing to do with a shortage of supply. The problem has more to do with a huge surge in demand. More people are
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. When Angela Settles’ husband, Darius, got sick with COVID-19, he was worried about medical bills. He worked two jobs but had no health insurance. When Darius Settles died from COVID-19 on the Fourth of July, his family and the city of
It may start with a simple word you can’t pronounce. Your tongue and lips stumble, and gibberish comes out. Misspeaking might draw a chuckle from family and friends. But, then, it keeps happening. Progressively, more and more speech is lost. Some patients eventually become mute from primary progressive apraxia of speech, a disorder related to
A prospective study examining links between diet quality and survival of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) found no link between diet at the initiation of first-line treatment and overall survival. For the study, Erin Van Blarigan, ScD, of the University of California San Francisco, and colleagues assessed “validated food frequency” questionnaires completed by 1,284
Over 1,050 Happiful subscribers shared their personal experiences of stress as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and 68% confirm their stress levels have continued to increase over the course of 2020 A survey conducted with Happiful Magazine subscribers, ahead of National Stress Awareness Day 2020 (4 November), has painted a picture of increased stress
Spooky Season has already swept across the country. We see 12-foot skeletons in yards, pumpkin-flavored drinks on menus, and TV public service announcements (PSAs) with a Halloween theme. Zombies may be an odd choice to publicize healthcare. But it’s one way to get people’s attention. Besides, it is all in fun – isn’t it? “Humor
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today extended the deadline for healthcare groups to provide patients with immediate electronic access to their doctor’s clinical notes as well as test results and reports from pathology and imaging. The mandate, called “open notes” by many, is part of the 21st Century Cures Act, and
Pelvic Floor Strong is the set of keys you’ve been waiting for to live a happy, healthy life. Pelvic Floor Strong strengthens your pelvic floor… puts intimacy back in your life, giving you self-confidence, while making sex feel good again. This is the only program out there that heals leaking and diastasis recti with the
mySugr Coaches Kristen and Maggie fill us in on what causes prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Learn what you can do about the risk factors you can control and how to shed the guilt around the risk factors you can’t control. Let’s learn about the factors that can help prevent, delay, and better manage prediabetes
SARASOTA, Fla. and NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GeneTx Biotherapeutics LLC and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), companies partnered in the development of intrathecally administered GTX-102, an investigational treatment for Angelman syndrome, today announced positive interim data from the Phase 1/2 study of GTX-102. Preliminary results from the first five patients treated
South San Francisco, CA — October 16, 2020 — Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval of Venclexta (venetoclax) in combination with azacitidine, or decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid
October 28, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy Sunstar Americas, Inc. (SAI) is voluntarily recalling Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% products bearing an expiration date from 6/30/22 – 9/30/22 (see specific lots below) to the consumer level. This product may be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia lata. Use of the defective product
Source: Goop Goop CEO and founder Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest Hollywood celebrity investing in the cannabis industry. The actress-turned-wellness guru just announced she’s backing Cann, an cannabis-infused beverage maker. Paltrow calls cannabis a “hero ingredient of the future” for wellness and says she was drawn to Cann’s drinks, which are infused with small doses
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 29 2020 The use of bariatric surgery to treat severe obesity in adolescents, and the racial disparities in access to that treatment, were analyzed in a retrospective study published in Annals of Surgery by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Nearly 19% of children
Panic attacks and anxiety dictated Emily’s life, causing her to withdraw from the world around her. But when she learnt to control her inner critic, she found the power in her own voice In 2016, at the age of 15, I experienced a panic attack for the first time. Of course, I didn’t know it
Healthcare is an industry that undergoes continuous transformations in the hopes of making it accessible to as many people as possible. Progress is made every day, with new technology that aims to reshape the healthcare industry probably being launched as you read this article. Thankfully, before COVID-19 changed life as we know it, healthcare technology
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A routine scan used to evaluate some acute stroke patients can also detect SARS-CoV-2 infection in the upper lungs, a new study shows. Dr Charles Esenwa “As part of the stroke evaluation work-up process, we were able to diagnose COVID-19 at