Wrapping The BMJ: the next logical step is digital
I commend The BMJ on its extensive efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its…
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Dangers of selective NSAID prescribing in Quality and Outcomes Framework
Wallace highlights that the pace of change in healthcare is rapid and the implementation of…
Purdah rules shouldn’t stop NHS doctors speaking out
Some NHS trusts have been accused of overzealously applying the “purdah” rules that aim to…
Performance of UK National Health Service compared with other high income countries: observational study
AbstractObjectiveTo determine how the UK National Health Service (NHS) is performing relative to health systems…
The health effects of fine particulate air pollution
Fine particulate matter (PM) of diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) is ubiquitous, emanating especially…
Two Ebola treatments yield ‘substantial decrease’ in mortality, landmark trial shows
Final data from a landmark clinical trial of four Ebola therapies conducted in the current…
For babies born with HIV, start treatment right away, study says
WASHINGTON — When babies are born with HIV, starting treatment within hours to days is…
STAT Plus: Biogen will offer discounts to a health plan if patients say its multiple sclerosis drugs don’t work
In a twist on value-based contracting, a drug maker has agreed to offer a larger…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Feds probe drug makers for flooding communities with opioids; States proceeding with importation
And so, another working week will soon come to an end, but earlier than usual,…
Opinion: Concussions, broken bones, and more: a week of football in the U.S.
News about concussions and other injuries to young football players appears with alarming frequency, as…
Opinion: Changing emergency doctors’ behaviors to promote wider use of medication for opioid use disorder
Emergency departments have become the front line in the battle against the epidemic of opioid…
Fact-Checking Frozen 2’s Olaf’s Mad Science Claims
The daffy snowman Olaf recently made some mad science claims in the new movie “Frozen…
Biology Class In Florida Goes More Human By Using Synthetic Frogs For Dissection
A company has recently made synthetic frogs that high school students can dissect, eliminating the…
Bone Revealed To Be From Ancient Warrior Who Revolted In Egypt
According to a new report from scientists, the excavated remains of a supposed warrior killed…
Caffeine Enters Bloodstream After Drinking Coffee, Tea: Study
Drinking coffee or tea every morning has been found increasing the levels of caffeine in…
Alzheimer’s Disease: Is There A Cure For This Condition?
A key insight uncovered by researchers from Harvard might lead to the development of drugs…
Effects Of Air Pollution Put People At Risk Of Blindness
Researchers found that people living in areas affected by air pollution are more likely to…
These Scientists Want People To ‘Laugh About Climate Change’
Experts at the University of Colorado Boulder found that “comedy can lower defenses” of people…
Common Drug Shows Promise To Slow Skin Aging
Researchers discovered that the common drug Rapamycin could also help slow skin aging aside from…
Scientists Warn Climate Change ‘Tipping Points’ Are Now Active
A group of leading climate scientists recently reported that more than half of the climate…
Weight Loss Tips: 3 Very Short Workouts That Work
Here are three short workouts you can try to help you lose weight. Read Original…
Keto Diet: Experts Discuss Extreme Eating Plan
How does the ketogenic diet work? One health expert explains how. Read Original Article: Keto…
Breast Implants Nightmare: Woman Suffers From Blurred Vision, More After Cosmetic Enhancement
A woman opened up on social media about her experience with “breast implant illness.” Read…
Dog Lick Kills Man With Fatal Infection
A dog lick has transmitted bacteria to a pet owner, which caused a rare but…
HIV Myths: Millennials Believe Virus May Spread Through Hug
A new report shows that many millennials and even Gen Z Americans are still not…
Belly Dance (Prenatal, Postpartum and All Women Welcome) – New Times Broward-Palm Beach
Belly Dance (Prenatal, Postpartum and All Women Welcome) New Times Broward-Palm Beach Read Original Article: Belly…
Many Pregnant Women Live Too Far From a Doctor to Get Regular Care. Here’s How Technology Can Help – TIME
Many Pregnant Women Live Too Far From a Doctor to Get Regular Care. Here’s How…
How much weight you should gain during pregnancy, according to doctors – INSIDER
How much weight you should gain during pregnancy, according to doctors INSIDER Read Original Article: How…
Benadryl is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding – INSIDER
Benadryl is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding INSIDER Read Original Article: Benadryl is safe during pregnancy…
Health Tip: Understanding Pregnancy’s Three Trimesters | Health News – U.S. News & World Report
Health Tip: Understanding Pregnancy’s Three Trimesters | Health News U.S. News & World Report Read Original…
Asthma Control Is Critical During Pregnancy – The New York Times
Asthma Control Is Critical During Pregnancy The New York Times Read Original Article: Asthma Control Is…
Guidebooks or grandmas? Where most moms get their pregnancy advice – Medical Xpress
Guidebooks or grandmas? Where most moms get their pregnancy advice Medical Xpress Read Original Article: Guidebooks…
Ectopic pregnancy: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment – INSIDER
Ectopic pregnancy: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment INSIDER Read Original Article: Ectopic pregnancy: Symptoms, risk factors,…
I’m 31 and I Deliver Babies For A Living. But I Can’t Get Pregnant – Refinery29
I’m 31 and I Deliver Babies For A Living. But I Can’t Get Pregnant Refinery29 Read…
Home pregnancy tests are very accurate if you use them correctly – INSIDER
Home pregnancy tests are very accurate if you use them correctly INSIDER Read Original Article: Home…
Pushed into the shadows: The pregnant women of America’s opioid crisis – ABC News
Pushed into the shadows: The pregnant women of America’s opioid crisis ABC News Read Original Article:…
Precautions Can Help Ensure Safe Pregnancy, Delivery in EB Simplex, Study Reports – Epidermolysis Bullosa News
Precautions Can Help Ensure Safe Pregnancy, Delivery in EB Simplex, Study Reports Epidermolysis Bullosa News Read…
Linkage between evolution of pregnancy and cancer spread explained – Phys.org
Linkage between evolution of pregnancy and cancer spread explained Phys.org Read Original Article: Linkage between evolution…
5 ways to support transgender men and non-binary people during pregnancy – INSIDER
5 ways to support transgender men and non-binary people during pregnancy INSIDER Read Original Article: 5…
How to relieve your pregnancy nausea – Business Insider
How to relieve your pregnancy nausea Business Insider Read Original Article: How to relieve your pregnancy…
Foods to avoid during pregnancy and how to still stay healthy – Business Insider
Foods to avoid during pregnancy and how to still stay healthy Business Insider Read Original Article:…
News in Brief 27 November 2019
UN Mission in Afghanistan supports child sex abuse allegations Thousands of children killed by measles…
Billions still needed to rebuild Iraq, only ‘a drop in the ocean’ received
The UN is working in Iraq on many fronts, including assisting the rebuilding of northern…
Why Cold Weather Makes Us Sick
Cold temperatures enable rhinoviruses and influenza viruses to thrive. However, they are not the reason…
Polyphasic Sleep: What Is It And Is It Healthy?
Sleeping intermittently comes with risks and advantages. Read Original Article: Polyphasic Sleep: What Is It…
Understanding A1C
Source: American Diabetes AssociationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: A1C, Blood Sugar Read Original Article: Understanding A1C »
Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of AmericaRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Ulcerative Colitis Read Original Article: Surgery…
Care Partners
Source: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s ResearchRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Parkinson’s Disease Read Original Article:…
Coconut Oil For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Coconut oil may not aid weight loss if not taken with a low-calorie diet. Read…
Leaked Documents Reveal China’s Program To Brainwash Ethnic Minorities
Leaked government documents reveal classified information on high-security prison camps established by the Chinese government…