New Monkeypox Cases Plummet, but Racial Gap Remains, White House Says
WASHINGTON — Cases of monkeypox are continuing to decline in the U.S., but the disease is still disproportionately affecting people of color, a White House official said. “In the U.S., about 27,635 cases were reported as of yesterday,” Demetre Daskalakis, MD, White House National Monkeypox Response deputy coordinator, said at an online briefing Thursday. “We […]
Former Smokers See Even Better Outcomes With Healthier Lifestyles
Former smokers still face higher disease and premature death risks, but they were able to cut down on that mortality risk by sticking with a healthy lifestyle, according to a prospective cohort study. Among people who used to smoke, higher total adherence scores to healthy lifestyle recommendations (e.g., healthy weight, balanced diet) were linked with […]
Opinion | ‘Don’t Let Me Die in Pain,’ My Patient Pleaded
I still recall the look on my patient’s face and her words 2 years later. “I am done with this life,” she told me. “Don’t let me die in pain,” she added as she folded her hands to physically plead with me. I simply cannot convey in words how painful it was to witness the […]
Do you know what drowning really looks like? | HuffPost Lifestyle
Did you know a person can still drown 24-28 hours after resuscitation? You may be surprised at what drowning really looks like. Follow these drowning prevention tips.
Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity: People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results
People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results. Despite the commonly held belief aerobic exercise is essential for weight loss, an Edith Cowan University (ECU) study conducted at the Exercise Medicine Research Institute (EMRI) has found resistance training can also have […]
The Pandemic Warped Our Sense Of Time. Here’s How To Gain It Back.
At this point of the pandemic, it still feels like we’re stuck in a bit of a time warp. Yes, offices are opening back up and many people are carrying on with their events and travel plans. But there’s still a layer of uncertainty about what might happen next with COVID and when the pandemic […]
Older wildfire smoke plumes can affect climate
Aerosols carried in wildfire smoke plumes that are hundreds of hours old can still affect climate, according to a study out of the University of California, Davis. The research, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, suggests that wildfire emissions even 10 days old can affect the properties of aerosols — suspended liquid or […]
Even light drinking can be harmful to health: Research reveals cardiovascular risk of consuming small quantities of alcohol
Drinking less than the UK’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart and cerebrovascular disease, according to new research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition. Academics from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) examined hospitalisations related to cardiovascular events among more than 350,000 UK residents […]
Do Measles Still Exist? Outbreak, Symptoms, Complications
Despite a developed vaccine and being declared eliminated, countries are still at risk of a measles outbreak in under-vaccinated populations. Yes, measles does still exist and is infecting a high population globally. It is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus. Measles remained a common disease among various countries but was declared eliminated in […]
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 […]