Ovid NutriHealth Launches: Interdisciplinary Database for Food and Health Sciences
Ovid NutriHealth Launches: Interdisciplinary Database for Food and Health Sciences (IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health, in collaboration with the International Food Information Service (IFIS Publishing), has introduced Ovid NutriHealth, an exclusive interdisciplinary...
Scientists want to know how the smells of nature benefit our health
Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by affecting emotions, influencing thoughts, reducing stress and improving physical health. Even brief exposure to nature can help. One well-known study found...
Huge health and beauty brand rivalling Boots to open 25 new stores starting in days – first locations revealed
A HUGE health and beauty brand which rivals Boots is opening dozens of new stores across the UK. Superdrug has plans to swing the shutters up on 25 new branches in the coming months. Superdrug is the UK’s second-largest health and beauty retailer...
Selena Gomez Talks to Hoda Kotb About Embracing Her Mental Health Journey: ‘I Told My Story, And I Felt Freedom From It’
TODAY Show co-host Hoda Kotb sits down with Selena Gomez — and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy — for this week’s episode of her podcast “Making Space” to discuss their mission to change the way we talk about mental health. Gomez, 31, who has spoken in the past about...
Technical colleges plan upgrades, expansions in dental training thanks …
Leaders at Wisconsin’s technical colleges said new state grant funding will help them meet the high demand for new dental professionals. The state Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee released just under $20 million in state funding during their meeting on Tuesday....
CRISPR-based gene editing treatment shows promise for rare eye disorder
Share on PinterestAn experimental CRISPR-based gene editing treatment significantly improved vision outcomes in subjects with a rare eye disorder. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University are using an experimental...
Shopping for health insurance can be eye-opening for college grads, young adults
healthinsurance.org offers tips for first-time insurance shoppers Minneapolis, MN, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As college graduates embark on their future, they face a multitude of new decisions, and choosing the right health insurance plan may be one of...
A Type of Fusobacterium nucleatum Linked to Colorectal Cancer
April 19, 2024, by Sharon Reynolds The bacteria Fusbacterium nucleatum typically resides in the mouth. Researchers have found that Fna C2, a subtype of F. nucleatum, may help colorectal cancers develop and grow. Credit: National Cancer Institute The human gut...
Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Eye floaters appear as small spots that drift through your field of vision. They may stand out when you look at something bright, such as a white paper or blue sky. They might annoy you, but they shouldn’t interfere with your sight. You may notice eye floaters when...
Dental school partners with TeamSmile, Buffalo Bills to provide free …
UB’s School of Dental Medicine is partnering with the national organization TeamSmile to provide free dental care to elementary school children on May 14. Shown is a child participating in a TeamSmile event in St. Petersburg, Fl., in 2019. Photo: Scott...
LASIK Eye Surgery: Benefits, Risks And Side Effects
The journey toward vision correction with LASIK begins with a consultation with a refractive surgeon, explains Dr. Shamie. During this initial meeting, which may be done virtually, the doctor can determine whether the patient is a good candidate for the procedure. A...
Delta Dental contributes $5 million to San Diego County health centers
A $5 million grant from the nation’s largest dental insurance provider will help expand oral health care services for vulnerable seniors across San Diego County. Announced at Vista Community Clinic in North County Monday morning, the donation is part of a larger...
5 health behaviors that can make you blind
Visual health is critical, yet often taken for granted until problems begin to surface. Most of us are aware that certain diseases or injuries can lead to vision loss, but many do not realize that everyday behaviors can also jeopardize our sight. In this article, we...
Patient Undergoes Skull Base Surgery To Get Relief From Nasal Stuffiness, Eye Protrusion
VERIFIED During the operation, doctors discovered that the tumour did not only fill the left nasal cavity, it also protruded into the right nasal cavity. (Representational image/Freepik) According to the doctor that operated on the patient, his case was an...
Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project wins national reporting award
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families. Additional support is provided by City...
West Virginia’s and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a case likely headed to the U.S. Supreme...
Scotland’s leader resigns. His government couldn’t agree on climate change, health care.
Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on April 29, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to avoid early elections. Mr. Yousaf, whose party has been weakened by a campaign finance scandal and divisions over...
Mental-health professionals explore AI-powered digital therapeutics to treat patients and improve care
Tech Mental-health professionals explore AI-powered digital therapeutics to treat patients and improve care Christine MacIntyre 2024-04-29T14:40:14Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It...
A new California rule tries to hold down your health care costs. Here’s how it works
You won’t notice it right away, but a new California state agency took a major step this week toward reining in the seemingly uncontrollable costs of health care. The Office of Health Care Affordability approved the state’s first cap on health industry spending...
A ‘very coordinated effort to defraud Medicare’ hits home in Nebraska
The Medicare bills were startling — and suspicious. Late last year, officials with Nebraska groups that manage care for seniors began noticing a sharp increase in billings to Medicare for urinary catheters, a relatively inexpensive medical device made for home use....
Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse
The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.” Before Israel’s invasion of Gaza last year, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Reqeb worked in one of the...
Full-spectrum mental health care changes lives
Sam, now in his late 20s, has experienced behavioral health challenges since he was a child and has been hospitalized for mental health needs and drug addiction numerous times during his adult life. Like many people living with mental health needs, Sam’s treatment is...
Virtual mental health care skyrocketed during the pandemic and has stayed popular. Is this the new norm?
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‘The system failed him’: Family had sought mental health care for man shot at Suncoast High
RIVIERA BEACH — Just two days before an encounter with a police officer that resulted in a Riviera Beach man being shot and wounded on the campus of Suncoast High School, his family sought to get him help. Delroy Thomas was taken to HCA JFK North Medical Center on...
How Guy Fieri Found HIIT, Got Fit, and Dropped More Than 30 Pounds
Jump to Guy’s Recipes From This Story GUY FIERI IS preparing a sensible salad. It’s nearing lunchtime at Fieri’s 42-acre compound in California’s wine country, a stretch of rolling Steinbeckian earth that is the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue of Flavortown, U.S.A. Fieri is...
Olivia Munn, 43, Underwent Hysterectomy And Froze Embryos After Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Olivia Munn has been through a lot in the past year. She was diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer, had a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery, and went into medically-induced menopause. Now, she’s sharing that she also had a hysterectomy. The...
What Is The League, And Can This Dating App Help You Find The One?
When it comes to dating, you might’ve wondered if a potential match is “out of your league”—that is, they’re such a catch, you have little to no chance of success. Or maybe, you’ve thought of yourself as out of someone else’s league. Well, there’s one dating app out...
‘Quad-Killing’ 15 Minute Dumbbell Leg Workout
We don’t all want to be occupying the squat rack with never ending sets under the bar. But if we want to grow our legs, our programmes need to hit them with enough stimulus to see change, and this workout delivers the required dose. ‘If your goal is to...
12 Best Running Shoes for Men, Recommended by a 20-Time Marathon Runner
What to Consider When Buying Running Shoes First, we’ll take you through the key things to look out for, before sharing our pick of the best running shoes to buy right now. Where You Plan to Run Do you plan to do most of your running inside on a treadmill or are you...
I’m perimenopausal and suffering from depression – what can help?
New research shows that women are 40% more likely to experience depression during perimenopause – but what’s the science behind it and can we do anything to boost our mood? Women’s Health Collective trainer Kate Rowe-Ham says the reason for depression...
What Kelsea Ballerini And Chase Stokes’ Body Language Reveals About Their Relationship
The love birds hit the red carpet for a quick PDA sesh at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, too. Here, Chase’s body language “speaks volumes,” according to Donaldson. The way he subtly holds Kelsea’s chin showcases that Chase wants her, but that their...
‘I was on the brink of death – but doctors didn’t even understand my condition’
An estimated 17 million people around the world suffer from the condition myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/ CFS) – including 250,000 in the UK – which affects four times as many women as men. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, muscle...
Cole Haan May Sale: Take up to 55% Off on Dress Shoes, Sandals and More
WITH THE WARMER weather starting to roll in, you’ll want to lock down some cool footwear that not only looks good but feels even better. The good news is Cole Haan has you covered with tons of marked down styles in its secret spring sale. You can score savings...
Amazon Overstock Outlet May 2024: The Best Early Memorial Day Deals
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND will be here before we know it, and with it comes a host of major sales. The holiday is an excellent time to shop and save, whether you’re looking for new fashion finds, running sneakers, or outdoor gear. While you wait for official deals to...
