The maternal mortality rate — women who die in childbirth or shortly afterwards — in the US is higher than in any other industrialized country and it’s getting worse, especially in underserved Black and Hispanic communities. The American Heart Association is providing a 20-million-dollar grant to discover ways to improve the maternal and infant mortality [...]
Sleep positions aren’t just about making you comfortable. They can increase or decrease the likelihood of snoring; improve back pain, and help you get a better night’s sleep.
Researchers working with obese children and parents had them try out one of three well-known diets for a year. They discovered the children lost a significant amount of weight and improved their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels even though they only stuck with the diet 2/3’s of the time. The kids had an [...]
Federal authorities have authorized another COVID-19 booster shot because of the fear that an additional wave of COVID infections could hit the US — the way it has in Europe and Asia. Medical experts say there is some evidence that immunity wanes over time so getting an additional booster shot may be a way to [...]
Casts made with 3D printed materials are waterproof and more versatile than the traditional casts that aren’t allowed to get wet. The 3D material casts are also more hygienic. This can make them much better for athletes who are recovering from an arm or wrist injury.
Loss of taste and smell was extremely common after about with COVID-19. In most cases, those senses returned, but it did take a while for some people. Researchers discovered training your nose with certain specific “smells” could help those senses return more quickly.
New research shows deaths from heart attacks and strokes increased dramatically during the pandemic, as people stayed away from medical care for fear of exposing themselves to COVID-19. This increase was especially prevalent in underserved Hispanic and Black communities.
A certain type of shoulder injury is so tough to fix it’s actually called “irreparable.” But now a new procedure involving a saline-filled balloon is used to treat these injuries. It offers fast recovery and could be considered a “game-changer” for the right patients.
Studies show there is a mental health benefit to cleaning up and de-cluttering. In some cases, it may just be a feeling of accomplishment that goes along with completing a task. For others, working and living in a neat, well-organized space can help reduce anxiety and stress.
