After Undergoing Brain Surgery, I Was Diagnosed With Cancer. Then I Got News I Never Expected.
“How long have you had this?” Dr. Landeros asks. I’m sitting on the examination table in his office. He has guided my hand to the left side of my throat where, my heart quivering, I finger a rock-like lump. “I have no idea,” I say. He holds up a hand mirror and tells me to […]
Researchers use MRI to show brain changes, differences in children with ADHD
Multitasking is not just an office skill. It’s key to functioning as a human, and it involves something called cognitive flexibility — the ability to smoothly switch between mental processes. UNC scientists conducted a study to image the neural activity analogues to cognitive flexibility and discover differences in the brain activity of children with ADHD […]
Europe Entering ‘Plausible Endgame’ To COVID Pandemic, WHO Says
COPENHAGEN (AP) — The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday the continent is now entering a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic and that the number of coronavirus deaths is starting to plateau. Dr. Hans Kluge said at a media briefing that there is a “singular opportunity” for countries across Europe to […]
The Best Teeth Whitening Products You Can Buy, According To The Pros
As you’re heading back to the office and getting together with friends again, you may want to brighten up your smile. And at-home teeth whitening products are more popular than ever these days. Teeth whitening has always been popular with her patients, but dentist Courtney Hain, owner of a general and cosmetic dental practice in […]
HHS’s Climate Change Office: Not Open Yet, but Getting Positive Reviews
WASHINGTON — Mum’s still the word when it comes to the new Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at HHS, but advocates on the subject seem happy with what they’ve seen so far. The office’s creation was mandated by President Biden in a January 27 executive order on “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home […]
‘Hey, do you have a second?’— The upside of workplace interruptions: Research shows these disturbances can create a sense of belonging
If you work in an office environment, it’s a common occurrence: You’re right in the middle of a project and a co-worker stops by to ask for help with a task or to share a photo of their new puppy. When this happens, don’t sigh at being distracted. A new study finds that these interruptions […]