"Mental health is a very serious issue and we apologize to the Spade family," the brand said in a statement obtained by HuffPost. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Second California Nurse Dies by Suicide on the Job
(MedPage Today) -- A nurse took his own life at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center last week, marking the second apparent suicide by a nurse in a matter of months. On April 30, the nurse shot himself in the supply closet halfway ... [Continue Reading]
On the Steps of the Supreme Court, Tears and Glee, Bitterness and Smiles
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday morning, emotions were raw on the sidewalks and street separating the U.S. Capitol and the Supreme Court building — a microcosm of the reactions rippling across the country after Politico published a news bombshell Monday ... [Continue Reading]
WHO warns of worsening obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe – UN News
WHO warns of worsening obesity 'epidemic' in Europe UN NewsObesity ‘epidemic’ leading to 1.2m deaths a year in Europe, says WHO The GuardianWHO: Obesity in Europe at ‘epidemic proportions’ POLITICO EuropeUN: Obesity levels in Europe at 'epidemic ... [Continue Reading]
Posture Correctors: Helpful or All Hype?
Posture seems to be on everyone’s mind right now thanks to the uptick in work-from-home jobs, coupled with the fact that practically everyone has a mobile device to stare at. Cue my usual laments about the sedentary nature of the modern lifestyle. ... [Continue Reading]
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impair bone health in male teens
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone mineral density in male teens, according to a new study. SOURCE: Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read ... [Continue Reading]
Some Wrinkles in the Food Addiction Concept
Many aspects of the food addiction (FA) concept can be discussed extensively, including whether we are talking about a substance addiction or a behavioral addiction, or both, or neither; and even whether there are more than two main camps. Discussing ... [Continue Reading]
Abortion Politics Lead to Power Struggles Over Family Planning Grants
BOZEMAN, Mont. — In a busy downtown coffee shop, a drawing of a ski lift with intrauterine devices for chairs draws the eyes of sleepy customers getting their morning underway with a caffeine jolt. The flyer touts the services of ... [Continue Reading]
States Watching as Massachusetts Takes Aim at Hospital Building Boom and Costs
A Massachusetts health cost watchdog agency and a broad coalition including consumers, health systems, and insurers helped block the state’s largest — and most expensive — hospital system in April from expanding into the Boston suburbs. ... [Continue Reading]
Medicare Surprise: Drug Plan Prices Touted During Open Enrollment Can Rise Within a Month
Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up for a new Medicare prescription drug plan during last fall’s enrollment period and when she tried to fill her first prescription in January. She picked a ... [Continue Reading]
Long Lift the Things with the 8 Best Weightlifting Belts of 2022
If you’re looking to push your squat, clean and jerk, or snatch PR, using a good weightlifting belt might be the way. This weightlifting accessory isn’t a fashion statement (unless you’re into super tight, thick, W-I-D-E leather belts), but it can ... [Continue Reading]
Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom’s Voice
Title: Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's VoiceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/29/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/2/2022 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
High Blood Pressure Now Affects 1 in Every 7 U.S. Pregnancies
Title: High Blood Pressure Now Affects 1 in Every 7 U.S. PregnanciesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/29/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/2/2022 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Research shows how Alzheimer’s disease affects the functional architecture of the brain
A new study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows the impact of early amyloid-β and tau protein accumulation on disrupting connections between brain structures that are important for memory. SOURCE: The Medical News - ... [Continue Reading]
Tuesday morning news briefing: Ukraine ready for its ‘finest hour’
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New method enables the structural analysis of RNA molecules
We live in a world made and run by RNA, the equally important sibling of the genetic molecule DNA. In fact, evolutionary biologists hypothesize that RNA existed and self-replicated even before the appearance of DNA and the proteins encoded by ... [Continue Reading]
Study uncovers blood clotting and immune protein pathways impacted in children with severe COVID-19
Researchers have discovered the blood clotting and immune protein pathways that are activated in severe cases of COVID-19 in children, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments. SOURCE: News Medical Child Health News Feed - ... [Continue Reading]
How do the major parties rate on Medicare? We asked 5 experts
Medicare has been mentioned a lot this election campaign but we’ve seen relatively few substantial policy announcements from the major parties. Voters want improvements to Medicare and the health system. More than 13% of respondents to The ... [Continue Reading]
How breathing activates lung defenses against viruses
Researchers used advanced tissue chip technology to learn how the physical forces of breathing help boost immunity in lung tissue. SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Blood marker shows potential for tracking frontotemporal dementia
Blood levels of a protein called NfL could help identify people with a brain disease called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, even in its early stages. SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Treatment for macular edema has long-lasting gains
A treatment for macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion yielded vision gains for at least five years, although many patients required ongoing treatment. SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
‘Resetting’ the injured brain offers clues for concussion treatment
New research in mice raises the prospects for development of post-concussion therapies that could ward off cognitive decline and depression, two common conditions among people who have experienced a moderate traumatic brain injury. SOURCE: Top ... [Continue Reading]