Opinion: Without oversight, electronic prescribing can harm patients
The use of electronic health record systems in doctors’ offices and hospitals has hit a…
Month: February 2020
Opinion: FDA calls states’ bluffs on drug importation
For decades, critics of the U.S. drug pricing system have advocated importing drugs from Canada…
There’s no one-size-fits-all for healthy physician bodies. Why don’t ads for trendy medical scrubs reflect that?
Last year I treated a young patient struggling with body image issues. This child’s parents…
According To Science, You’ve Already Peaked
Ever sat down feeling a bit down thinking that you’ve already peaked long ago? Well,…
STAT Plus: Microbiome-based drug makers are hoping new late-stage data will pull the field out of the shadows
The microbiome industry is on the cusp of a turning point. Seres Therapeutics, one of…
Can Human Bodies Be Turned Into Compost? Trial Says So
According to a new research, human bodies make great worm food. Read Original Article: Can…
Deadly Coronavirus Believed To Have Come From Wuhan Government Testing Lab
A new conspiracy theory and paper speculates that the COVID-19 virus didn’t come from a…
Biggest Skin Routine Mistake You Need To Avoid This Winter
Here’s the biggest skin routine mistake you should stop doing this winter season. Read Original…
Shocking Heart Attack Symptom Found On Your Fingernails
The truth is that a heart attack can be a really deadly occurrence, especially if…
Reasons Why You Should Have A Health Journal
A health journal helps you be on track of your health and fitness goals. Here…
Coconut Oil’s Science-Backed Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Known for its healthy fat content, coconut oil has other benefits that will surprise you….
Early Large Dose Intravenous Vitamin C is the Treatment of Choice For Coronavirus
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, Feb 16, 2020 Early Large Dose Intravenous…
Staying healthy for two: Pregnancy requires extra attention to mom’s health – The Union of Grass Valley
Staying healthy for two: Pregnancy requires extra attention to mom’s health The Union of Grass Valley…
Why Girls, Boys & Families Love Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota
The post Why Girls, Boys & Families Love Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert in…
News in Brief 17 February 2020
Pakistan’s solidarity and compassion for refugees is remarkable, says UN chief Yemen’s opposing sides agree to…
Iraq: Education access still a challenge in former ISIL-controlled areas
More than two years after the defeat of ISIL in Iraq, some children in areas formerly…
Amid global ‘learning crisis’, Parliaments can ensure adequate resources for education, says UN Assembly President
Education is the “great equalizer” and Parliaments have a major role to play in scaling…
Can Our Pets Contract The Novel Coronavirus?
Can pets really contract the novel coronavirus? Read on to find out. Read Original Article:…
Flu Cases Are Getting Worse Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
There are 26 million people diagnosed with flu-like illnesses, affecting far more people than the…
Vaccine misinformation and social media
People who rely on social media for information were more likely to be misinformed about…
CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety – The Crozet Gazette
CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety The Crozet Gazette Read Original Article: CAM:…
Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in Brazil. – Physician’s Weekly
Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in Brazil. Physician’s Weekly Read Original Article: Prevalence…
Social Media and Mental Health: Time for a Digital Detox? – Psychology Today
Social Media and Mental Health: Time for a Digital Detox? Psychology Today Read Original Article: Social…
UC Irvine set to start construction on $185-million health sciences complex – Los Angeles Times
UC Irvine set to start construction on $185-million health sciences complex Los Angeles Times Read Original…
New guidelines on aspirin in primary prevention
New guidelines recommend aspirin use in primary prevention for people ages 40 to 70 years…
Seeding oceans with iron may not impact climate change
A new study suggests that iron fertilization may not have a significant impact on phytoplankton…
Breakthrough Listen releases 2 petabytes of data from SETI survey of Milky Way
Breakthrough Listen announced its second major release of SETI data: a radio survey of the…
Freshwater insects recover while spiders decline in UK
Many insects, mosses and lichens in the UK are bucking the trend of biodiversity loss,…
Combination drug therapy for childhood brain tumors shows promise in laboratory models
In experiments with human cells and mice, researchers report evidence that combining the experimental cancer…
Will China Go Back To Wildlife Trade After The Coronavirus Ban?
China’s government has decided last January that it will be banning the wildlife trade that’s…
Cannabis Use Linked To False Memories
Well, looks like some of those “good times” may not be real after all since…
Can You Donate A Piece Of Your Brain For Science Even While You’re Alive?
Donating your brain to science after your death has been popular for some time now,…
Turn Yourself Into A Super-Learner By Failing
If learning a new skill that can be really useful or just fun to pick…
The Hunt For The Animal Behind The New Coronavirus Begins
Are bats really the culprit or are there other animals to be blamed? The hunt…
Paediatrician left suicide note suggesting he secretly left patients unvaccinated
A popular Chicago paediatrician who took his own life left a note suggesting that he…
Is It Possible To ‘Turn Off’ Nightmares?
Is there a way to “turn off nightmares?” Well, research is limited but some studies…
BMJ Awards: finalists announced for 12th annual event
The race to recognise the most innovative and inspirational teams working in UK healthcare is…
Top Reasons For Couples To Have Sex Regularly
Sex for couples has benefits that go beyond the bedroom. Read Original Article: Top Reasons…
Why I . . . set up a hockey team
Claire Hope, a paediatric registrar at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, feels that time for hobbies…
The path to a smoke-free England by 2030
Smoking is on course to kill around one billion people in the 21st century1 and…
Opinion: For African women at risk of HIV, a woke world is still sound asleep
The arrival in 2012 of a daily pill to prevent HIV infection was widely hailed…
Developing your career as a haematologist
Haematology is a flexible specialty that offers the opportunity to develop special interests in a…
Prescription for loneliness: five minutes with . . . Helen Stokes-Lampard
“Five years from now, every physician in the NHS will know what social prescribing is…
Opinion: Why medical school should start at age 28
American medicine is at a crossroads as doctors begin to reject a cruel, exhausting educational…
The global responders: Who is leading the charge against the coronavirus outbreak
As concerns mount over the coronavirus that first emerged in China, public health officials there…
WHO’s path to elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
In their recent article in The BMJ (“Is elimination of vertical transmission of HIV in…
Asian Teen Assaulted In LA Over Coronavirus Fears
According to a release from the local authorities, a 16-year-old Asian student in Los Angeles…
Coronavirus Update: When Can We Expect Vaccine?
Is a coronavirus vaccine on the horizon already or do we have to wait a…
Woman Gives Birth To Miracle Baby Despite Rare Uterine Cancer
In recent positive news, a woman from Wisconsin was reportedly able to make two really…
Best Places To Go Dinosaur Hunting This 2020
These places are dotted with skeletal remains of various dinosaur species. Read Original Article: Best…