Ramadan and Lent fasts could have cardiovascular benefits

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood abstinence isall the ragewhen it comes to health and well-being, it seems. Wherever you look, from the UK's

Updated on: March 19,2024 18

Ramadan and Lent fasts could have cardiovascular benefits

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood abstinence isall the ragewhen it comes to health and well-being, it seems. Wherever you look, from the UK's

Updated on:March 19,2024 18

Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low

by Joel Streed, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on

Updated on: March 23,2024 16

Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low

by Joel Streed, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on

Updated on:March 23,2024 16

Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on: March 27,2024 15

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on:March 27,2024 15

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on:March 16,2024 19

Pain in the pursuit of beauty: One in eight suffer chronic pain after cosmetic surgery, study finds

by De GruyterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTen percent of respondents to a recent survey of Norwegian adults had undergone cosmetic surgery, with one in eight of these experiencing chronic post-operative p

Updated on: March 19,2024 20

Pain in the pursuit of beauty: One in eight suffer chronic pain after cosmetic surgery, study finds

by De GruyterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTen percent of respondents to a recent survey of Norwegian adults had undergone cosmetic surgery, with one in eight of these experiencing chronic post-operative p

Updated on:March 19,2024 20

What should parents know before heading to the emergency department

by Sylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSooner or later, you will find yourself taking your child to the emergency department—it's bound

Updated on: March 16,2024 13

What should parents know before heading to the emergency department

by Sylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSooner or later, you will find yourself taking your child to the emergency department—it's bound

Updated on:March 16,2024 13

Childhood deaths at record low, but progress 'precarious': UN

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of children worldwide who died before age five reached a record low in 2022, the United Nations said in a report published Tuesday, as for the first time fewer than

Updated on: March 19,2024 10

Childhood deaths at record low, but progress 'precarious': UN

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of children worldwide who died before age five reached a record low in 2022, the United Nations said in a report published Tuesday, as for the first time fewer than

Updated on:March 19,2024 10

Thirdhand smoke study teaches reveals more about the risks

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer. Now, researchers are looking

Updated on: March 18,2024 14

Thirdhand smoke study teaches reveals more about the risks

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer. Now, researchers are looking

Updated on:March 18,2024 14

Meat-based and processed foods foods linked to Alzheimer's

by Bond UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study has found a strong link between Alzheimer's disease and the daily consumption of meat-based and processed foods. Researchers at Bond Univers

Updated on: March 18,2024 12

Meat-based and processed foods foods linked to Alzheimer's

by Bond UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study has found a strong link between Alzheimer's disease and the daily consumption of meat-based and processed foods. Researchers at Bond Univers

Updated on:March 18,2024 12

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury

by Dennis ThompsonA white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous."It's slip and fall season," said D

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury

by Dennis ThompsonA white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous."It's slip and fall season," said D

Updated on:March 16,2024 19