Evidence based transatlantic orthography
How reassuring that The BMJ allows authors to perpetuate myths, albeit whimsically, encouraging us all…
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Cochrane reviewer sues Roche for claiming Tamiflu could slow flu pandemic
A UK epidemiologist and Cochrane Collaboration researcher is suing the drug company Roche in the…
GPs condemn new specifications for primary care networks
Back in July when primary care networks (PCNs) got off to a flying start, I…
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Why I . . . take a lunch break
“It’s important for me to make time to eat and have a break, irrespective of…
Writing outpatient letters to patients
What you need to knowMost patients and general practitioners prefer outpatient letters to be written…
Reaching all women, children, and adolescents with essential health interventions by 2030
If the sustainable development goals (SDGs) were a marathon we’d be approaching the 14 km…
Advancing women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health and equity
In 2015 the UN secretary general launched the Every Woman Every Child (EWEC) global strategy…
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How To Stay Productive While Using Technology
In today’s society where the idea of having everything accessible to us and is just…
Structural determinants of gender inequality: why they matter for adolescent girls’ sexual and reproductive health
In sub-Saharan Africa, four out five new HIV infections among 15-19 year olds are in…
China Bans Wildlife Trade Amid Ongoing Battle Against Coronavirus
According to latest news, China reportedly banned the trade of wild animals just this Sunday…
Do Gut Bacteria Affect Children’s Behavior?
A new study shows that the bacteria in the gut of children play a role…
Deepfakes: Can Technology Stop Something It Has Created?
As the 2020 election draws near, more and more politicians raise their concerns with deepfake,…
Why Are Our Teeth Sensitive To Pain?
The only way our teeth communicate is by inflicting pain. Read Original Article: Why Are…
Being Reasonable Is A Good Strategy For Decision-Making, Says Study
Rational and reasonable decision-making have their uses but which one gets better results? Read Original…
How Phrases Like “Insect Apocalypse” Undermine Actual Scientific Work
A new paper co-authored by a university biologist from Vancouver Island said bugs, people and…
Is There A Science Behind Writing Hit Songs?
Is there a science behind writing songs that are certified to be hits? Experienced songwriters…
Is Coronavirus Really Dangerous? What You Need To Know Amid China Outbreak
The CDC said “the immediate health risk from 2019-nCoV to the general American public is…
The Problem With Avocados
Here’s the problem with avocados. Read Original Article: The Problem With Avocados »
Is Coronavirus Treatable?
Is there a treatment to the growing coronavirus epidemic? Scientists are still figuring how. Read…
Nail Biting Leads To Serious Finger Infection
A woman from Scotland recently posted the picture of a finger with an enlarged yellow…
Common Teeth Brushing Mistakes You Frequently Do
These common teeth brushing mistakes are detrimental to the overall health of your teeth and…
California Mulls Warning Against Tylenol Over Cancer Risk
Officials and scientists will gather in the spring in California to decide whether acetaminophen, found…
Scientists Uncover Reason Why Stress Causes Gray Hair
Researchers have found that stress causes changes in the body that directly affect hair follicles…
Red Light Therapy For Better Overall Health: Does It Work?
Red light therapy is a low-intensity painless treatment for chronic pain. Read Original Article: Red…
FDA Investigates Sunscreen Absorption Amid Public Concern Over Product’s Safety
The FDA assessed six sunscreen active ingredients for maximum plasma concentration to check safety concerns…
Defining Cross-Contamination And Understanding How It Happens
Cross-contamination of food can happen through other food, people and equipment, causing illnesses in millions…
A Case Study Of Plastic Management On A Caribbean Island
Material flow analysis was employed by researchers to identify how the economy of an island…
Effective Tips On How To Bounce Back From Burnout
These effective tips will help you bounce back from burnout for a new and healthy…
Spiritualist church in Lake Pleasant holds psychic fair – The Recorder
Spiritualist church in Lake Pleasant holds psychic fair The Recorder Read Original Article: Spiritualist church in…
New Ponte Vedra practice combines conventional and alternative medicine – Ponte Vedra Recorder
New Ponte Vedra practice combines conventional and alternative medicine Ponte Vedra Recorder Read Original Article: New…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop opens in Palm Beach, offering alternative health and lifestyle products – Palm Beach Daily News
Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop opens in Palm Beach, offering alternative health and lifestyle products Palm Beach Daily…
Can lithium halt progression of Alzheimer’s disease?
In a new study, a team of researchers has shown that, when given in a…
Lawmakers review alternatives to opioids for pain treatment – KITV Honolulu
Lawmakers review alternatives to opioids for pain treatment KITV Honolulu Read Original Article: Lawmakers review alternatives…
Reduce the Symptoms of Chronic Stress
The pressures of modern life, with its information overload, rapid change, and loss of social…
How Are You Managing Your Stress?
Whether it’s the political news of the day, money worries, or family drama, triggers for…
Natural Anxiety Remedies Include Supplements, Exercise, and More
Feeling anxious, whether it’s focused on a particular subject or just a generalized sense of…
Herbal Remedies to Banish Depression
Long before the development of prescription antidepressant medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, Tofranil, and Lexapro,…
Exercise May Help Protect Against and Reduce the Symptoms of Depression
Think about how good you feel after a brisk walk, a night of dancing, or…
Opioid dependence found to permanently change brains of rats
Approximately one-quarter of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them, with five…
‘Jumping genes’ help stabilize DNA folding patterns
The DNA molecule inside the nucleus of any human cell is more than six feet…
Blue-emitting diode demonstrates limitations and promise of perovskite semiconductors
Halide perovskites have garnered attention because they’re highly efficient at capturing energy in solar cells…
Early life adversity and opioid addiction
Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction….
Scientists capture molecular maps of animal tissue with unprecedented detail
Scientists have refined a technique called mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) that translates reams of data…
Junior doctor who was convicted of downloading child pornography is struck off
A junior doctor who worked in paediatrics before his arrest and conviction for downloading child…
China coronavirus: what do we know so far?
Since reports of a mysterious pneumonia-like condition began circulating in December, the public health world…
US executive heart screening programmes violate “do not harm” rule, say medics
US “executive screening programmes” offer expensive cardiovascular testing even though the tests are not justified…
Bridget Concepta “Connie” Fahey
bmj;368/jan24_19/m267/FAF1faBridget Concepta “Connie” Fahey (née MacDonagh) was part of the Irish medical generation who migrated…
WHO’s rollout of malaria vaccine in Africa: can safety questions be answered after only 24 months?
Key messagesPhase III trials of the RTS,S malaria vaccine identified three safety concerns: higher risks…
Life as a physician in obstetrics and gynaecology
A career in obstetrics and gynaecology is flexible, exciting, and fulfilling. There is a great…
Carolina Researchers May Have Just Discovered Potential HIV Cure
U.S. scientists find new approach that exposes latent HIV to attack by the body’s immune…