With avian influenza in the news again, many people may be wondering if it is safe to consume eggs and poultry products. Currently, there is no public health or food safety concern. Avian influenza … [+2199 chars]
Modern medicine offers "peel and stick" solutions like nicotine or contraceptive patches that you can put right on your skin without needing to visit a doctor for an injection or procedure. Now, rese… [+2332 chars]
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is devastatingly cruel. As neurons that control movement slowly die off, you lose the ability to walk, speak, and breathe. Your mind remains sharp, but youre compl… [+8563 chars]
The results of SCOPE 2021 (The Scorecard for Osteoporosis in Europe) are startling; 32 million people in Europe have osteoporosis – the equivalent of 5.6% of the total EU population.1 This costs heal… [+10673 chars]
Issued March 30, the FDA's warning pertains to the use of iodinated contrast media in young children with an underactive thyroid or a temporary decrease in thyroid hormone levels. The health risk spe… [+1326 chars]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It weakens muscles over time,… [+3396 chars]
Every year on March 30th, we celebrate World Bipolar Day, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Today, take a look at the latest and greatest in bipo… [+1406 chars]
Pain is a distressing, subjective and complex phenomenon that all nurses will encounter in their clinical practice. Effective pain management requires nurses to undertake a structured assessment to i… [+875 chars]
Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements are known to contribute to bone strength and heart health—but that's not all. Research presented at the American College of Rheumatology's ACR Convergence… [+2238 chars]
New Zealand is preparing itself against the arrival of influenza and other viruses as the country continues to reopen its borders this autumn. The Government will launch its winter flu campaign o… [+7072 chars]
A new study has identified novel associations between older adults' personality traits, the routes they took to leave their jobs, and their well-being after exiting the workforce. Dusanee Kesavayuth … [+2878 chars]
Why Are Eating Disorders Dangerous? Millions of people of all ages and genders worldwide suffer from eating disorders. Eating disorders can damage your health as you often dont get the nutrients you… [+2703 chars]
