Opinion | Contemplating Death Taught Me How to Live
Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation. Please use your best judgment in reading. I am sharing my journey with caution in hopes that my reflection will help others. I am no stranger to existential crises. The moments where I realize my mortality and have a mild panic about when and how I may die. […]
Does ‘bridging’ therapy improve outcome for people with stroke? Meta-analysis finds clot-busting drug followed by clot removal works best
There has been debate over the best treatment for a certain type of stroke caused by a blockage of a large artery in the brain. A new meta-analysis finds that people who have this kind of stroke who can be treated within four-and-a-half hours after their symptoms start may do better after their stroke when […]
Counterfeit HIV Drugs; Turned Away By Rural EDs; Bogus Pop-Up Testing Sites
Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Counterfeit HIV Drugs Drugmaker Gilead says a network of suppliers and distributors sold counterfeit versions of its HIV medications, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company found that just over 85,000 counterfeit bottles of Biktarvy and […]
Common Cold May Shield Against COVID – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 Vaccination is still the best way to protect someone from COVID-19, but new research suggests that immune system activation of T-cells by common colds may offer some cross-protection. The study might also provide a blueprint for a second-generation, universal vaccine that could prevent infection from current […]
21 Genius Fitness Gifts For People Who Hate Traditional Cardio
The Best Fitness Gifts For People Who Hate Traditional Cardio | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost News. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Even among people who love working out, cardio-heavy activities just aren’t for everyone. Why in the world would […]
Arthritis Drug Price Spiked 50-Fold; Who Is Monica Gandhi? Public Health in Crisis
Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Arthritis Drug Price Spiked 50-Fold The cost of a 30-count box of indomethacin (Indocin), an anti-inflammatory rectal suppository for arthritis, surged from $198 in 2008 to more than $10,000 by October 1 of this year, according […]
11 Things That Will Help You Poop Better (Seriously)
The Best Products To Help You Poop Better | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Wellness. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Everybody poops, so we may as well make it as enjoyable as possible. Or, at the very least, as unmemorable as possible. Enter these items, […]
Why Is it So Important to Wash Your Hands?
Hand washing is the best way to stop the spread of germs and protect you from getting sick from infections such as colds, flu, and COVID-19 Hand washing is the best way to stop the spread of bacteria and viruses and protect you from getting sick from: Viruses survive on surfaces that you touch every […]
Indigenous and local communities key to successful nature conservation
Indigenous Peoples and local communities provide the best long-term outcomes for conservation, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and partners in France. Lead author, Dr Neil Dawson of UEA’s School of International Development, was part of an international team conducting a systematic review that found conservation success is “the exception […]
What Is the Best Treatment for Anxiety? Treating Anxiety
The best treatment for anxiety is typically a combination of psychotherapy and medication. However, lifestyle modifications can also help manage symptoms. Psychotherapy and medication are the two most effective and popular treatments for anxiety disorders. While both are equally important, the best treatment option is determined by the severity of symptoms along with the presence […]