Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on: March 27,2024

Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on:March 27,2024

Pain-based weather forecasts could influence behavior

by Erica Techo,University of GeorgiaIllustration connecting weather forecasting with pain-related conditions. Credit: Lindsay Robinson/ UGAFor individuals who experience chronic pain, weather ca

Updated on: March 16,2024

Pain-based weather forecasts could influence behavior

by Erica Techo,University of GeorgiaIllustration connecting weather forecasting with pain-related conditions. Credit: Lindsay Robinson/ UGAFor individuals who experience chronic pain, weather ca

Updated on:March 16,2024

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVideo gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systemat

Updated on: March 18,2024

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVideo gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systemat

Updated on:March 18,2024

Trust in NHS advice key to COVID vaccine uptake, study finds

by Joanne Morrison,University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople's trust in the NHS was linked to increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic, a study suggests.Publ

Updated on: March 23,2024

Trust in NHS advice key to COVID vaccine uptake, study finds

by Joanne Morrison,University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople's trust in the NHS was linked to increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic, a study suggests.Publ

Updated on:March 23,2024

Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products

Credit: Jill Burrow from PexelsSpain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health minis

Updated on: March 23,2024

Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products

Credit: Jill Burrow from PexelsSpain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health minis

Updated on:March 23,2024

Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside—the cocoa powder—that counts

by Michael Precker,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a headline sure to make people keep reading: Is chocolate good for you?Almost everyone wants the answer to

Updated on: March 18,2024

Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside—the cocoa powder—that counts

by Michael Precker,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a headline sure to make people keep reading: Is chocolate good for you?Almost everyone wants the answer to

Updated on:March 18,2024

New research suggests boosting potassium is key for blood pressure control

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: Thirdman from PexelsWhile reducing salt intake has been the focus of dietary advice to control high blood pressure (hypertension), a new study suggest

Updated on: March 23,2024

New research suggests boosting potassium is key for blood pressure control

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: Thirdman from PexelsWhile reducing salt intake has been the focus of dietary advice to control high blood pressure (hypertension), a new study suggest

Updated on:March 23,2024

Records show Publix opioid sales grew even as addiction crisis prompted other chains' pullback

by Ian Hodgson, Tampa Bay Times, Christopher O'Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn executive at Teva Pharmaceuticals flagged Publix Super Markets in Octob

Updated on: March 16,2024

Records show Publix opioid sales grew even as addiction crisis prompted other chains' pullback

by Ian Hodgson, Tampa Bay Times, Christopher O'Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn executive at Teva Pharmaceuticals flagged Publix Super Markets in Octob

Updated on:March 16,2024

Innovators in HIV prevention and treatment, advocates for science and social justice

Updated on: October 21,2024

Innovators in HIV prevention and treatment, advocates for science and social justice

Updated on:October 21,2024

Google's Strategic Deployment in Healthcare: Innovations and Future Prospects

Google's foray into healthcare is marked by a multifaceted approach that leverages advanced technologies to address the needs of patients, providers, and enterprises. This article delves into Google's healthcare initiatives, highlighting their unique feat

Updated on: July 19,2024

Google's Strategic Deployment in Healthcare: Innovations and Future Prospects

Google's foray into healthcare is marked by a multifaceted approach that leverages advanced technologies to address the needs of patients, providers, and enterprises. This article delves into Google's healthcare initiatives, highlighting their unique feat

Updated on:July 19,2024

Brain power lessens over time. Why everyone needs a cognitive test at a certain age

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThrough regular trips to the doctor, we all know our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.But what about our thinking skills? Though

Updated on: March 19,2024

Brain power lessens over time. Why everyone needs a cognitive test at a certain age

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThrough regular trips to the doctor, we all know our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.But what about our thinking skills? Though

Updated on:March 19,2024

Bushfires in Victoria: How to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live

by Ryan Mead-Hunter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBushfires broke out yesterday inwestern Victoriaduring a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Alth

Updated on: March 21,2024

Bushfires in Victoria: How to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live

by Ryan Mead-Hunter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBushfires broke out yesterday inwestern Victoriaduring a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Alth

Updated on:March 21,2024