What Spray Caused a Tropical Disease Outbreak in the U.S.?
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, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the week. Topics include a tropical […]
Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise for getting better ZZZs
Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022. The meeting will be held in-person in Chicago and virtually Tuesday, March 1 […]
New screening system may point the way to clean, renewable hydrogen power
A new, highly sensitive system for detecting the production of hydrogen gas may play an important role in the quest to develop hydrogen as an environmentally friendly and economical alternative to fossil fuels, according to Penn State scientists. “We have built a new system for detecting hydrogen evolution that is the most sensitive in the […]
Well-functioning fat may be the key to fewer old-age ailments
Fat tissue plays an important role in human health. However, our fat tissue loses function as we age, which can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer and other ailments. High levels of lifelong exercise seem to counteract this deterioration. This, according to research at the University of Copenhagen, where biologists studied the link between […]
7 Ways To Make Self-Affirmations Feel Less Cheesy
Positive self-talk ― such as telling yourself you are doing a great job, that you are strong and important, and other similar words of affirmation ― has some surprising health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, the activity may reduce symptoms of stress, pain and more. But what happens if you can’t get over the […]
New invention keeps qubits of light stable at room temperature
As almost all our private information is digitalized, it is increasingly important that we find ways to protect our data and ourselves from being hacked. Quantum Cryptography is the researchers’ answer to this problem, and more specifically a certain kind of qubit — consisting of single photons: particles of light. Single photons or qubits of […]
Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming – Wyoming Department of Health
Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming December 22, 2021 Because being a caregiver for loved ones who need help can be emotionally, physically and financially exhausting at the same time it is also rewarding and important, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Caregivers are often […]
Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming – Wyoming Department of Health
Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming December 22, 2021 Because being a caregiver for loved ones who need help can be emotionally, physically and financially exhausting at the same time it is also rewarding and important, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Caregivers are often […]
Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming – Wyoming Department of Health
Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming December 22, 2021 Because being a caregiver for loved ones who need help can be emotionally, physically and financially exhausting at the same time it is also rewarding and important, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Caregivers are often […]
What is Herd Immunity, and How Does It Help to Protect the Population from COVID-19?
Herd immunity and COVID-19 Herd immunity is important because it protects those people who are most susceptible to an illness. It also keeps the disease from spreading as easily. Herd immunity is an increasingly popular topic with the COIVD-19 pandemic bringing the concept front and center. Epidemiologists estimate that 70% of the global population needs […]