Pritzker urges Congress to protect SNAP benefits
Roughly 427,000 Illinoisans could lose their benefits if Congress makes cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Gov. JB Pritzker said this week.
Dangerous Brazilian Butt Lifts Get a Makeover in Florida
In April, we reported on the dangers of Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), and what makes South Florida a hotspot for BBL-related deaths. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since plastic surgeons began raising concerns about the procedure’s safety and Florida’s medical board intervened. Following a swath of deaths tied to gluteal […]
Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do
Liliboas via Getty Images For once, some mostly good news. Part of what makes Thanksgiving so special is that many of the foods on the table are only enjoyed during this particular meal — and you get to have them all at the same time! But if you have health goals in mind, a heavy […]
Does Hot Weather Actually Make People Act Out? The Connection Between Heat And Mood
SimpleImages via Getty Images Extreme heat is an uncontrollable stressor that makes people feel fatigue, irritation and more. Hot weather can mess with your mind. According to a study published in 2022 in JAMA Psychiatry, mental health emergencies are exacerbated in hot weather; emergency rooms see a higher number of visits for anxiety, mood disorders, […]
Scientists link genes to diet in inflammatory bowel disease: A study in mice identifies candidate genes associated with bowel inflammation caused by a high-fat diet
A study of the genetic variation that makes mice more susceptible to bowel inflammation after a high-fat diet has identified candidate genes which may drive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans. The findings are published as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife. Described by the editors as a fundamental study, the work provides a framework for […]
What Do We Know About the EU.1.1 COVID Variant?
The CDC is tracking a handful of new COVID variants, including the EU.1.1 variant, which now makes up an estimated 1.7% of U.S. COVID cases. EU.1.1 is an XBB sublineage related to the XBB.1.5 variant that currently accounts for an estimated 27% of COVID cases in the country. So how worrisome is this variant? Experts […]
Leading Through Crisis at the WHO
“The Doctor’s Art” is a weekly podcast that explores what makes medicine meaningful, featuring profiles and stories from clinicians, patients, educators, leaders, and others working in healthcare. Listen and subscribe/follow on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google, Stitcher, and Podchaser. When COVID-19 rapidly emerged, the World Health Organization (WHO) was thrust into an unprecedented challenge. The global […]
Judge Rules Against Single Trial For 10 Charged In Psychiatric Patient’s Death
RICHMOND, VA – MARCH 29: Caroline Ouko makes remarks at the funeral for her son Irvo Otieno, killed by sherrifs deputies and employees of Central State Hospital earlier this month, in Richmond, VA. (Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post via Getty Images DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — Seven sheriff’s deputies […]
Thriving After Cancer
“The Doctor’s Art” is a weekly podcast that explores what makes medicine meaningful, featuring profiles and stories from clinicians, patients, educators, leaders, and others working in healthcare. Listen and subscribe/follow on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google, Stitcher, and Podchaser. When we hear about people with cancer, the stories often end when the treatments end — either […]
12 Sneaky Causes Of Heart Palpitations That Aren’t Stress Or Caffeine
The way we describe how someone makes us feel — that they make our heart flutter or skip a beat — is a cutesy phenomenon, in theory. But when heart palpitations strike for real, it can be an alarming experience. “Palpitations are the sensation of a fluttering, pounding, irregular heartbeat or rapid heart rate,” said […]