The heart plays a hidden role in our mental health
Citations K. Kim et al. Resting-state neural firing rate is linked to cardiac-cycle duration in the human cingulate and parahippocampal cortices. The Journal of Neuroscience. Vol. 39, May 8, 2019, p. 3676-3686. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2291-18.2019. H.-D. park et...
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...
NEXGEL Acquires International Beauty Brand, Silly George
Acquisition further expands NEXGEL Health, Wellness, and Beauty consumer product portfolio Silly George is on a revenue run rate of approximately $2 million LANGHORNE, Pa., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEXGEL, Inc. (“NEXGEL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:...
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...
Prevent Blindness kicks off ‘It Started With an Eye Exam’
(Image credit: Adobe Stock) Prevent Blindness announced today it is launching a new campaign, “It Started With an Eye Exam” to encourage consumers to share their stories of how eye care had a positive impact on their health and wellbeing. According to a news release,...
Another Study Debunks Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements for Dry Eye Disease
Re-esterified triglyceride ω-3 fatty acid supplementation did not improve symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction, a randomized trial from South Korea showed, adding to the growing body of evidence against the popular therapy. The...
An Optometrist Explains: How Your Overall Health Affects Your Eyesight
Dr. Ansel Johnson discusses the importance of regular eye exams for early detection of conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases, which can manifest in the eyes. He also discusses the importance of preventative measures, lifestyle changes, and...
Brenda Edwards’ grim health update as she’s forced to seek medical help over eye condition
Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has issued an update about her eye infection after sparking concerns on the show this week. The 55-year-old returned to her seat on the panel on Monday with her fellow co-stars Charlene White, Coleen Nolan and Judi Love and immediately...
Do You Need Antibiotics? What to Know About Uses and Resistance – The …
Q: I was prescribed a yearlong course of antibiotics to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. Should I be worried about antimicrobial resistance? Whenever you take antibiotics, no matter the dose or duration, there is a risk of developing resistance, said Dr....
Virtual meetings don’t have to hurt — here’s how to improve your eye health
While remote work may mean sweatpants and mid-afternoon naps, it also means being hooked to your computer screen for most of the day — and our eyes are paying the price. According to health insurance company VSP Vision, workers begin experiencing eye strain just 27...
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Dental hygiene 2024 graduate aims to build confidence through …
The work of cleaning teeth, Natalie Cordeiro believes, is a transformative experience for the patient and the dental hygienist performing the work. “I saw a patient who had severe dental anxiety. I was able to talk to her about where it came from and console her,” she...
Best Dentists Near Me in Fresno, California | Delta Dental
DentaQual® dentist quality ratings are provided by an independent company, P&R Dental Strategies. DentaQual® is P&R Dental Strategies’ objective, claims-based rating system that compares individual dentists against their peers in the same geographic area...
Join Senator Addabbo for an eye-opening event on vision health in Glendale
Senator Joseph Addabbo Photo courtesy of the Office of Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., will bring awareness of vision and eye health...
Hampton Roads hospital systems work to protect health care workers from violent situations
Rachel Rowe became a registered nurse 13 years ago because she wanted to help people. She never imagined she would be assaulted by a patient. “They tell you things can happen in nursing school, but they don’t prepare you quite the way they probably should now,” Rowe...
The urgency of continuous health coverage for mental health care
Dr. Susan Averitt Pediatricians are champions for optimizing the physical health and well-being of children. From vaccinations and regular check-ups to diagnosing and treating significant health issues, pediatricians see it all. What you might not realize is the...
Long-term care workers grapple with twice the ‘toxic stress’ as others, study shows
Nurses and nurse aides in long term care report rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) double that of the general population — results that should lead providers to more aggressively support and communicate with their workforce, authors of a new research study...
UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health care coverage
UnitedHealthcare is facing penalties for allegedly violating mental health parity laws. After an investigation, the Minnesota Department of Commerce says the company covers claims for mental health and substance abuse care more stringently than it covers claims...
Advancing mental health care access for Floridians | Opinion
Our nation is facing a mental health crisis. It’s no longer something we don’t talk about. It’s now a concern felt in every community across America. Teachers witness it in the classroom, where it is impacting students’ ability to learn and grow. Law enforcement...
The stories that shaped our understanding of the health care system
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money in medicine. Sign up to get it in your inbox every Monday. We did something a little different for this issue: We wanted to share some of the stories that explain...
Health care innovator treating psoriasis with a whole-person approach
AndHealth has launched an observational study aimed to change the standard of care for psoriasis. The objective of the study is to establish the largest repository of real-world evidence, demonstrating the potential to stop the progression of psoriasis. This will be...
AI technology pushes ahead in health care amid nurses’ concerns
Nurses from Kaiser Permanente took to San Francisco’s streets last month to protest the increasing threat of artificial intelligence in hospital settings. Now, those nurses are doubling down on their concerns, citing risks to their jobs and the quality of patient...
CT lawmakers criticize OHS for CT health care reform bill failure
Legislative leaders took aim at the state’s Office of Health Strategy and its director, Deidre Gifford, Wednesday morning as the midnight session deadline loomed and it became clear some hospital oversight reforms raised by the executive branch would not get a vote....
Hampton Roads Workforce Council launches partnership to boost region’s pool of health care workers
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council aims to tackle health care staffing shortages through a new partnership funded by multiple grant partners. On April 29, the council officially launched the Hampton Roads Partnership for Health Sciences — a collaboration of...
Jennifer Garner’s Fave Brooks Running Shoes Are 25% Off On Amazon Before Memorial Day
Nobody makes us want to stock up on Brooks running shoes more than the Brooks queen herself: Jennifer Garner. Whether she’s running errands, working out, or hanging out with the fam, she always looks so darn good in them. Shop Jen’s Brooks Running Shoes...
Sexplain It: How Do I Keep Up With My Partner’s High Sex Drive?
I’m Zachary Zane, a sex writer, author, and ethical Boyslut (a fancy way of saying I sleep with a lot of people, and I’m very, very open about it). Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of sexual experiences, dating and sleeping with hundreds of...
The Real Reason We’re So Obsessed With Detective Shows
THERE’S NOTHING QUITE as classic as a detective in a film noir. Someone who takes on a job, commits to it, maybe gets a little too obsessed along the way, and looks damn good the whole time. This type of story—broadly defined as a mystery that follows a cynical...
Amazon Prime Members Can Score This Top-Rated Robot Vacuum And Mop For Nearly 50% Off Today
Having a robot vacuum and mop sounds like a dream. Or at least next best thing to having someone clean your house for you. But robot vacuum and mop combos tend to cost a lot, making it out of reach for most people. Well, if you have Amazon Prime, that’s about to...
Please Enjoy These Lululemon Memorial Day Finds From The “We Made Too Much” Section
Under $30 Lululemon Align Asymmetrical Bra Now 50% OffCredit: Lululemon At $29, this one-shouldered bra is a steal right now. It’s perfect for low-impact exercises, like yoga, but stylish enough to wear as a casual crop top. And while it’s made of Lycra to...
Meet Joan Vassos: Everything To Know About The New ‘Golden Bachelorette’s Age, Job, Family, And More
Fans of The Golden Bachelor have been waiting for months to learn who will be the first-ever Golden Bachelorette. Now, we finally have an answer: Joan Vassos, 61, will be looking for love. On May 14, ABC announced that the fan favorite would be the lead via a sexy...
What It’s Like to Be Asian in Fitness Today
THEY ARE MARTIAL artists. They are numbers-crunchers. And they are always Jeremy Lin and Bruce Lee. Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in fitness and sport know these stereotypes, and teeter between embracing them and shattering them. To be Asian-American in...
How Declan Rice’s Superhuman Mobility Almost Cost Him His Career
When it comes to winning the ball back from opponents, Declan Rice, our June cover star – pick up the issue Tuesday or get early access by signing up to the MH Squad – appears to have an almost superhuman ability. It’s a skill he confirms is one of his biggest assets,...
Kristin Davis, 59, Films ‘And Just Like That’ For The First Time Since Dissolving Her Facial Fillers
Kristin Davis has been outspoken about all the talk regarding her face on And Just Like That. And she’s been pretty clear that she’s not impressed that people have opinions on what she looks like with facial fillers. Now, she’s filming And Just Like That without...
Jacob Anderson Always Wants More Chaos
GROWING UP, ACTOR Jacob Anderson’s only cultural touchstone for bloodsucking monsters was Blade—and The Count from Sesame Street. Both were prominent in the culture while he was growing up; the first is a film based on a Marvel Comic about a half-vampire monster...