‘Lost memories’ of Alzheimer’s patients can still be recovered, scientists claim ‘Lost memories’ of Alzheimer’s patients can still be recovered, scientists claim:- For some, acquiring the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease is worse than a death sentence, as it permanently erases a person’s most treasured memories. But contrary to popular belief, scientists […]
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Dr. Jerome Adams confirmed as surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams confirmed as surgeon general:- Dr. Jerome Adams was confirmed as the US surgeon general this week, pledging to take on the country’s opioid epidemic. Adams, who was nominated for the role by President Donald Trump, is the 20th surgeon general […]
Deadly salmonella outbreak: 64 more cases linked to papayas Deadly salmonella outbreak: 64 more cases linked to papayas:- One death, 109 infections, including 35 hospitalizations in 16 states have resulted from salmonella linked to yellow Maradol papayas from Mexico, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. “CDC recommends […]
Your ZIP Code Might Be As Important To Health As Your Genetic Code Your ZIP Code Might Be As Important To Health As Your Genetic Code:- When a receptionist hands out a form to fill out at a doctor’s office, the questions are usually about medical issues: What’s the visit […]
How to Make Your Workplace Healthier and More Productive How to Make Your Workplace Healthier and More Productive:- As a working professional, your personal wellness is in your best interest — for reasons beyond the obvious. Healthy employees are happier, more motivated and less costly (due to decreased health insurance […]
Millions of Americans live nowhere near a hospital, jeopardizing their lives Millions of Americans live nowhere near a hospital, jeopardizing their lives:- As a nurse practitioner, Wanda Liddell knew it was a medical emergency when she saw one of her patients struggling to breathe last month. But in her backcountry […]
Fish Exposed to Wastewater Absorb Many Medications Meant for People Fish Exposed to Wastewater Absorb Many Medications Meant for People:- Evidence that fish are being contaminated by pharmaceuticals introduced into wastewater keeps building. That’s clear as scientists look beyond drug levels in bodies of water and directly measure concentrations in […]
What Happens During Breast Reconstruction Surgery? What Happens During Breast Reconstruction Surgery:- Many women undergo a breast reconstruction after having a lumpectomy or mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment. Choosing whether to do so is a highly personal decision, but one that women are increasingly selecting. According to […]
Is Your Chronic Procrastination Actually a Matter of Mental Health Is Your Chronic Procrastination Actually a Matter of Mental Health:- Perhaps you’re checking Facebook – you know, just one more time before you get started with your work. Then it’s email. Then it’s some other obscure to-do that suddenly seems pressing […]
A Shorter Course of Chemotherapy May Lessen Side Effects for Some Colon Cancer Patients A Shorter Course of Chemotherapy May Lessen Side Effects for Some Colon Cancer Patients:- Surgery is the standard treatment for most patients with colorectal cancer, followed by chemotherapy for those with more advanced disease. Adjuvant chemotherapy, […]
