Tag: Health

Q&A: Are far-reaching fires the new normal?

Where there’s smoke, there is fire. But with climate change, larger and longer-burning wildfires are sending smoke farther from their source, often to places that are unaccustomed to the exposure. That’s been the case this week, as smoke continues to drift south from massive wildfires in Canada, prompting warnings of hazardous air quality, and poor […]

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“Da miedo ver el resultado tras solo dos semanas”: el experimento de la BBC sobre los efectos de los alimentos ultraprocesados

Estudian las posibilidades de que los alimentos ultraprocesados generen cáncer, enfermedades del corazón, derrames cerebrales y demencia. “Da un poco de miedo ver esos resultados después de sólo dos semanas”. Aimee, de 24 años, ha pasado dos semanas siguiendouna dieta de alimentos ultraprocesados como parte de un estudiorealizado por científicos del King’s College de Londres […]

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Lancet study: More than 100 million people in India diabetic

The decade-long study involved 113,000 participants over the age of 20 from every state in India A new study published in Lancet has found that 101 million people in India – 11.4% of the country’s population – are living with diabetes. The study commissioned by the health ministry also found that 136 million people – […]

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The trend toward ‘de-escalated’ cancer treatments, explained

A cancer diagnosis can be terrifying, not just because the disease is life-threatening but also because treatments — chemotherapy, radiation and surgery — are often brutal to endure. But doctors are now rethinking those aggressive methods, The Wall Street Journal reported. They’re increasingly looking to “de-escalation,” an approach of “cutting back on some therapies to […]

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400 People Told They May Have Cancer Due to Glitch in California Health Firm’s Messaging System

A healthcare company’s early cancer detection test mistakenly informed nearly 400 people that it detected cancer, including some people who had not even taken the test yet, according to reports.  Grail, a California-based company, said in a statement emailed to The New York Times that some people who purchased their early cancer detection test, Galleri, were […]

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Building a Strong Relationship with Your Primary Care Provider

June 5, 2023 Building a Strong Relationship with Your Primary Care Provider Dr. Andrew Chow is a primary care provider who understands the importance of building a strong relationship with his patients. He believes that communication and trust are key factors in promoting good health and wellness. In this article, we will discuss the benefits […]

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Apple cider vinegar: the ultimate panacea – or wildly overhyped?

<img class="caas-img has-preview" alt="Composite: Getty Images” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LGaezv2dptmd_NAPgmXcrA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTM4NA–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/theguardian_763/8939051c508b4f98b49720944cdf2a95″ data-src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LGaezv2dptmd_NAPgmXcrA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTM4NA–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/theguardian_763/8939051c508b4f98b49720944cdf2a95″> Composite: Getty Images Feeling peckish one day in 2017, Darshna Yagnik, an immunologist and lecturer in biomedical science at Middlesex University, took a punt on something that had been lurking at the back of the fridge. She soon regretted it and started feeling queasy. Desperate to avoid […]

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After Jacky Oh’s Death, Plastic Surgeon Explains Common Mishaps, The Need To Be Fully Informed

Source: Marc Elias / Getty Plastic surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more people seeking to enhance their appearance and boost their self-confidence. With the tragic passing of Ms. Jacky Oh this week, conversations about the dangers of plastic surgery are resurfacing everywhere. While many successful procedures take place every […]

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Elon Musk Calls to Imprison Therapists Helping Trans Kids

“The lecture was how LGBTQ2s, trans, two-spirit people have existed since time immemorial in the Americas,” Jawort said. “That’s always my greatest weapon in the fight against bigotry and ignorance, is knowledge. And that’s why these lectures are important.”Jawort noted that her lecture was canceled just two months after the Montana state legislature censured Zooey […]

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Jacky Oh’s Death Draws Attention To Prevalence Of Plastic Surgery Among Black People

NewsOne Featured Video Source: master1305 / Getty The death of social media influencer and entrepreneur Jacky Oh is widely being attributed to a cosmetic surgery procedure she reportedly underwent in Miami, Florida. According to statistics, Black Americans like Jacky Oh account for just a small fraction of such plastic surgery. Jacky Oh, the longtime girlfriend […]

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Plastic Surgeon Linked To Jacky Oh Is ‘Liposuction & BBL Specialist’ With Negative Online Reviews

NewsOne Featured Video Jacky Oh attends the “Finding Happy” Premiere Party and Midnight Brunch at The Gathering Spot on September 21, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The doctor who reportedly performed plastic surgery on popular social media personality and entrepreneur Jacky Oh before her death identifies himself as a “liposuction […]

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Eating disorder response chatbot taken offline following accusations of harm

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More Organizations looking to supplement or even replace some human customer support employees might want to first review the cautionary tale of the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) that played out this week. […]

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Taking Care of the Pain Issues, How Is It Possible?

May 31, 2023 Taking Care of the Pain Issues, How Is It Possible? Pain is a very common experience. Pain is more common with age and females are more likely than males to have experienced discomfort throughout their lifetimes. Different kinds of pain There are two main types of discomfort, and they are as follows: […]

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Fill vacant positions or close Surrey Memorial Hospital ER to new patients, doctors say in new letter

Surrey Memorial hospital is pictured on March 6. (Ben Nelms/CBC – image credit) A new letter from the association representing doctors at Surrey Memorial Hospital obtained by CBC News on Tuesday called on the highest level of health-care leaders to either fill vacant positions in the emergency room or shut down the department to new patients. The cutting […]

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Tres muertos en un incendio en un hospital de Austria

Un bombero y dos paramédicos salen de una vivienda incendiada en Viena el 11 de mayo de 2019 Tres pacientes murieron el martes en un incendio en un hospital de Austria que obligó a evacuar a unos 90 pacientes, informó a la AFP una portavoz de la institución afectada. “La causa del siniestro no ha […]

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Common Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

May 27, 2023 Common Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Orthopedic shoulder and elbow surgeons treat a wide range of shoulder and elbow conditions, including dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and joint stiffness. These specialists are highly trained to perform minimally-invasive, partial replacement, and complete replacement surgeries. Shoulder and elbow injuries can affect your […]

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Common Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

May 27, 2023 Common Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Orthopedic shoulder and elbow surgeons treat a wide range of shoulder and elbow conditions, including dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and joint stiffness. These specialists are highly trained to perform minimally-invasive, partial replacement, and complete replacement surgeries. Shoulder and elbow injuries can affect your […]

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Poll: Half of Americans Don’t Know if the Abortion Pill Is Legal or Not

Rokita’s team argued that Bernard was acting on a political agenda, and she faced pointed questions throughout the hearing to try to determine a political motivation. At one point, she was asked if she had a tattoo of a coat hanger that said, “Trust women.” Her lawyers objected to the question as being irrelevant. The […]

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A Judge Has Temporarily Blocked South Carolina’s Extreme Abortion Ban

Rokita’s team argued that Bernard was acting on a political agenda, and she faced pointed questions throughout the hearing to try to determine a political motivation. At one point, she was asked if she had a tattoo of a coat hanger that said, “Trust women.” Her lawyers objected to the question as being irrelevant. The […]

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Indiana Board Reprimands Doctor Who Performed Abortion on 10-Year-Old Rape Victim

Rokita’s team argued that Bernard was acting on a political agenda, and she faced pointed questions throughout the hearing to try to determine a political motivation. At one point, she was asked if she had a tattoo of a coat hanger that said, “Trust women.” Her lawyers objected to the question as being irrelevant. The […]

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Essential Facts You Need to Know Concerning Hormone Replacement Therapy

May 25, 2023 Essential Facts You Need to Know Concerning Hormone Replacement Therapy As you age, you begin experiencing certain changes in your body, some affecting your physical appearance, emotional health, or psychological health. For instance, you begin feeling tired, old, unmotivated, and depressed, especially in your late thirties and forty. You may also experience […]

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South Carolina Enacts Draconian Abortion Ban, Wiping Out Access in the South

Louisiana is also pushing a package of bills that would ban “foreign adversaries,” including Chinese companies and citizens, from buying land in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law that would prohibit citizens of certain countries from buying homes and land in Florida. Chinese citizens are almost entirely banned, with few exceptions, while there […]

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South Carolina Enacts Draconian Abortion Ban, Wiping Out Access in the South

Louisiana is also pushing a package of bills that would ban “foreign adversaries,” including Chinese companies and citizens, from buying land in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law that would prohibit citizens of certain countries from buying homes and land in Florida. Chinese citizens are almost entirely banned, with few exceptions, while there […]

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South Carolina Governor Signs Draconian Abortion Ban Behind Closed Doors

Louisiana is also pushing a package of bills that would ban “foreign adversaries,” including Chinese companies and citizens, from buying land in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law that would prohibit citizens of certain countries from buying homes and land in Florida. Chinese citizens are almost entirely banned, with few exceptions, while there […]

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