Opinion | Three Key Strategies for Combatting Nurse Turnover
While we currently have over 3 million registered nurses in the U.S., demand for these professionals will continue to grow by at least 5% over the next 5 years. But according to research, with more than 900,000 nurses expected to permanently leave the profession during that same period due to retirement, burnout, or career change, […]
The Drug- And Alcohol-Fueled Lifestyle Of Chefs: How Does One Escape?
In the past few years, mental health concerns have increased in the restaurant industry, as in the world as a whole. Anthony Bourdain’s suicide in 2018, especially, brought attention to the issue. Unfortunately, drinking and drugs are often par for the course in the food industry, as highlighted by a 2015 study on the high […]
Why Do Men Often Die Before Women? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Men’s Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 Scientists have unearthed a possible reason why men tend to die at younger ages than women: Those who lose Y chromosomes from their blood cells as they age may be more vulnerable to heart tissue scarring and heart failure. The research is […]
Why Do Men Often Die Before Women? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Men’s Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 Scientists have unearthed a possible reason why men tend to die at younger ages than women: Those who lose Y chromosomes from their blood cells as they age may be more vulnerable to heart tissue scarring and heart failure. The research is […]
Women already live longer. They can live better with an improved diet: Eating more bright-colored fruits and vegetables can help prevent women’s health issues
Women tend to live longer than men but typically have higher rates of illness. Now, new research from University of Georgia suggests these higher rates of illness can be improved by a better diet, one that is high in pigmented carotenoids such as yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges and carrots. These bright-colored […]
25 Million Kids Missed Routine Vaccinations Because Of Coronavirus Pandemic, UN Says
GENEVA (AP) — About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N. In a new report published Friday, the World Health Organization and UNICEF said their figures show 25 million […]
Researchers develop computer model to predict whether a pesticide will harm bees
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to help protect bees from pesticides. Cory Simon, assistant professor of chemical engineering, and Xiaoli Fern, associate professor of computer science, led the project, which involved training a machine learning model to predict whether any proposed new herbicide, fungicide […]
Drinking Alone in Youth a Big Sign for Future Problems
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, July 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) Drinking by yourself may have lifelong consequences, especially if the habit begins early in life, a new study suggests. Researchers found that drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood greatly increases risk for alcohol use disorder later on and the risk for women is especially […]
Cancer cells can migrate toward certain ‘sweet spot’ environments: Study gives insight into how cancer spreads and provides a tool for developing new treatments
An international team of researchers led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities engineers have found that cancer cells can gravitate toward certain mechanical “sweet spot” environments, providing new insights into how cancer invades the body. The findings could help scientists and engineers better understand how cancer spreads and could improve future treatments. The study is […]
10 Mindless Habits That May Be Causing You Back Pain
Back pain is inconvenient and, unfortunately, incredibly common ― 4 out of 5 adults will have low back pain at some point in their lives, according to the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. If you are one of the nearly 65 million Americans who report a recent episode of back pain or one […]