CDC/UnsplashIf it’s been six months since you got the second COVID vaccine dose, it’s time to book in for your booster shot. This will provide additional protection against COVID, including the new Omicron variant. While the evidence is still ... [Continue Reading]
Programs help to combat obesity Journal Record SOURCE: "obesity" - Google News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Abortion remains safe after Canada removed restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017, according to a new study. The study used comprehensive government health data to examine 315,000 abortions in Ontario between 2012 and ... [Continue Reading]
In a late-stage clinical trial, the biologic agent dupilumab reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks and improved lung function and asthma control for children ages 6 to 11. The findings of the international multicenter Liberty Asthma VOYAGE trial ... [Continue Reading]
When an injury occurs, coagulation proteins are integral to forming clots (thrombosis) and stopping bleeding (hemostasis). Dr. Clay Cohen, assistant professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, is studying how the ... [Continue Reading]
Living in sunny locations and spending time outdoors may raise the risk for skin cancer, but a new study shows that in children and young adults, sun exposure may protect against multiple sclerosis. The study follows previous work by other ... [Continue Reading]
The show's first four episodes are now streaming. SOURCE: Latest Content - Men's Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
You'll recall that a collection of research groups and companies are working to assess the benefits of alpha-ketoglutarate supplementation. The results reported to date focus exclusively on outcomes in epigenetic age assessment, using a proprietary ... [Continue Reading]
From the omicron variant to supply chain issues, the season doesn't feel so merry and bright right now. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Study highlights importance of early genetic screening in patients at higher risk for carrying the mutation. SOURCE: NIH News Release - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
With every shift, I see the strain people sick with Covid-19 put on my hospital. SOURCE: NYT > Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Guardian US and Kaiser Health News win National Press Club award for ‘Lost on the Frontline’ The Guardian SOURCE: "health news" - Google News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Easy, delicious recipes perfect for any time The post What’s Cooking for the Holidays? Famed Chef Jacques Pepin Makes it Simple appeared first on Healthy Aging®. SOURCE: Healthy Aging® - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Tech for an aging population – niche or not. November is done. But recent announcements about tech and older adults make one wonder about the category. Should it be special, unique, with well-designed hardware by well-meaning and enthusiastic ... [Continue Reading]
If you look at a human being, we shouldn’t be able to balance on our feet, let alone run and jump and dance and lift. Look at other bipeds and they have fail safes built in to prevent them from falling. Kangaroos have those enormous feet. ... [Continue Reading]
Dr. Marie-Constance Lacasse, a dedicated CAR member and neuroradiologist at McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) has been the acting Radiologist Liaison for patients in Northern Quebec (Nunavik) since 2020. Prior to joining the team at McGill, Dr. ... [Continue Reading]
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. On ‘Physician Assistant’: Watch Your Language I think this story left out a few ... [Continue Reading]
“An independent analysis shows that payments for cancer care will be slashed by close to 45% causing cancer clinics to close and massively raising your healthcare costs” A radio ad sponsored by the Community Oncology Alliance, Nov. ... [Continue Reading]
Maybe this has happened to you recently: Your doctor telephoned to check in with you, chatting for 11 to 20 minutes, perhaps answering a question you contacted her office with, or asking how you’re responding to a medication change. ... [Continue Reading]
Because we eat to escape stress and achieve comfort, the holiday season is a notorious obesity villain. One of the contributing factors is that other obesity villain, screen time. When they combine, Christmas is by far the overachiever. Television ... [Continue Reading]
If you still need a gift for the goodest boy, you can spoil your furry companion with their very own home. This holiday season, Vrbo is selling five luxury doghouses that are beyond Fido’s best bark-in-their-sleep dreams. Design by Mekhi ... [Continue Reading]
South Australian authorities will no longer allow those participating in a vaccine trial to be exempt from state government vaccine mandates. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]