Image Source: Getty Images/Roshan Prabhu Research has shown that spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety. A 2019 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research showed that just 20 minutes in a park — regardless of if you’re exercising or not
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Aggressive periodontitis is a severe type of gum infection that causes the destruction of ligament and bone and can lead to tooth loss in otherwise healthy individuals. Traditional treatment typically involves deep cleaning and antibiotics. Lehigh University researcher Angela Brown and her team were recently awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
What you eat might influence when you go to sleep, according to a new study of elite female college athletes. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit, the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS), in Long Beach, California. The study revealed that athletes who consumed more carbohydrates
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
PHOENIX – Burns, dyspigmentation, and scarring were the three most common complications from the use of ablative and nonablative fractional resurfacing lasers reported to the Food and Drug Administration between 2013 and 2022, an analysis of medical device reports (MDRs) over a decade showed. Dr David Hashemi “Today, ablative and nonablative fractional resurfacing lasers are used for a
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its guidance for the emergency use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech’s bivalent boosters for COVID-19. On Tuesday, the federal agency issued a press release, simplifying its vaccination schedule for most individuals. In part, the FDA has approved the use of a second bivalent booster, but it won’t
Hula hooping is no longer just a middle-school recess activity. In the age of video-sharing apps, hula hoopers have repeatedly gone viral, with the hashtag #hulahooping garnering more than 101.6 million views on TikTok alone. Weighted hula hoops have become big on social media, as well, with people claiming that using one has given them
“There is no reason for your wound not to heal or keep getting infections. You must know something more about it that you are not telling us…..we will not offer you any further intervention with your wound” These were the words I heard from a Dr in April last year on the 21st to be
At 10:00am on July 14th, 2012, I approached the starting line for my first competitive 400-meter dash since high school, 42 years ago. It was the Tennessee Senior Olympics state championship. The temperature was in the low 80s. The sky was overcast, and a light rain started. It wasn’t windy. Everything seemed surreal… “Growing old isn’t
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to reduced vascular function and diminished sleep quality in young adults, according to a study at the University of Iowa. In addition, researchers found that poor sleep efficiency may contribute to vascular dysfunction with increasing ACEs exposure. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit, the
Musculoskeletal conditions-;which encompass impairments of the joints, bones, or muscles-;affect more than 1.5 billion people around the world. Like most health problems, catching these issues early could potentially prevent serious disorders, but few quantitative and objective tests to assess musculoskeletal health are available. There is a significant need for inexpensive, scalable tools to objectively measure
The Supreme Court on Friday preserved access to mifepristone (Mifeprex), a drug used in medication abortions by millions of women since its approval more than two decades ago, rejecting restrictions set to be imposed by lower courts while the case can be fully heard. “Although the Supreme Court has kept mifepristone available to patients for
April 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked new restrictions set by lower courts on a widely used abortion pill, delivering a victory to President Joe Biden’s administration as it defends broad access to the drug in the latest fierce legal battle over reproductive rights in the United States. The justices, in a
A sleeping pill has shown potential when it comes to lowering the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s not enough reason to start taking that pill yet. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently presented their findings from their study on the sleeping pill suvorexant – a member of the
Jennifer Lopez possesses many talents, but chief among them — at least, according to her husband, Ben Affleck — is her ability to eat whatever she wants. In an April 21 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the actor went into more detail about Lopez’s diet, sharing some behind-the-scenes insight that would surprise a lot
A recent study published in the Nature Medicine Journal developed a Global Maternal Health microsimulation model to measure global maternal death incidence between 1990 and 2050. Study: Simulation-based estimates and projections of global, regional and country-level maternal mortality by cause, 1990–2050. Image Credit: TanyaAntusenok/Shutterstock.com Background Maternal mortality is a major healthcare crisis worldwide, especially in low-and middle-income
Becky and Joe with their three children Helping children make memories when they have lost a parent is key to their healing process. It can empower them to feel stronger and can encourage them to talk openly about their feelings. During Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we talk to Becky whose partner Joe died in 2018,
The risk of developing lymphoma is slightly elevated in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has increased in recent years in patients with Crohn’s disease, report researchers from Karolinska Institutet in a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The researchers could see a risk increase in patients taking modern IBD drugs and, less so, in
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., April 21, 2023. AbbVie today announced positive data from its Phase 3 ELEVATE study, evaluating atogepant for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in people who had previously failed two to four classes of oral preventive medications. The results of the study demonstrated adult patients in the atogepant 60 mg once daily
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a slew of criminal charges against 18 individuals working in healthcare — including doctors and nurses — for allegedly stealing a total of $490 million in funds from federal health and COVID-related programs. “Today’s announcement marks the largest-ever coordinated law enforcement action in the United States targeting healthcare fraud
An insomnia medication has been linked to lower levels of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology in humans, results of a small proof-of-concept study show. A 20-milligram dose of suvorexant (Belsomra, Merck) over a 2-night period was associated with a 10%-20% drop in amyloid-beta (Aβ) levels and a 10%-15% reduction in hyperphosphorylated tau in a group of
Scientists have developed a new type of drug capsule that could replace insulin injections for diabetes and other protein drugs that could not be delivered orally. Researchers from Melbourne, Australia, designed a capsule to administer protein drugs that would otherwise degrade very quickly in the stomach. The capsule protects the drug inside a special coating
Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights at the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, April 15, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the abortion pill mifepristone to remain broadly available as litigation plays out in a lower court. The high court’s decision Friday came in response
In this article NOVO.B-DK SAN-FR LLY CVS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration, an insulin pen manufactured by the Novo Nordisk company is displayed on March 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images The top executives of the three drug companies that control 90%
HIMSS conference attendees walk the exhibition floor Source: HIMSS Debates over artificial intelligence and its role in health care took center stage at the HIMSS Global Health Conference in Chicago this week, where more than 35,000 physicians, executives, engineers and health-care workers convened to discuss the latest advancements in health and technology. Companies like Microsoft,
Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur and Photo Illustration: Ava Cruz Taylor Swift never fails to impress, whether she’s dreaming up ways to sneak into her own concert or sharing a delicious cookie recipe. Her most impressive feat as of late? Singing, strutting, and styling her way through her Eras Tour. With a show that
Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris On New Year’s Day, “Avengers” star Jeremy Renner was in a horrific snowplow accident, leaving him with “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries” — including more than 30 broken bones — and placing him in the intensive care unit. Since then, Renner has been on a slow but steady
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