The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced this week that it would soon launch a project to develop unified specifications for addresses in healthcare. ONC’s Project US@ initiative – launched in conjunction with standards development organizations including HL7, the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs and X12 – aims to issue a unified, industry-wide specification for […]
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Below are newsworthy items compiled by HealthDay staff. Baby Girl Born From Embryo Frozen for 27 Years A baby girl born in Tennessee from a 27-year frozen embryo broke the record for the longest-frozen embryo to result in a live birth, which was held by her older sister, Emma. Molly Gibson was 6 pounds, 13 ounces when she was born […]
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If you want to build muscle and achieve your fitness goals, downing the right fuel after a workout is nearly as important as exercise itself, say experts within the nutrition field. “Nailing your post-workout nutrition promotes quicker recovery, reduces muscle soreness, builds muscle, improves immune system functioning, and replenishes glycogen — all key building blocks in priming you for future […]
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Motherhood never stops for Gigi Hadid. The supermodel, 25, opened up about her life as a mom on Thursday when she revealed to fans that has returned to two months after welcoming her daughter with boyfriend Zayn Malik. In a video shared to her Instagram Stories, Hadid captioned, "would say back 2 work BUT bein a mama is a job […]
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A person’s genetic make-up can influence whether they might experience side effects from certain medications. Some laboratories now offer pharmacogenetic tests that allow patients to learn whether they carry genetic variants known to be associated with adverse drug effects. Such tests might help patients and their doctors choose safer, more effective treatments, but the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and […]
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It’s hard to choose the best thing about subscription boxes. Snail mail! Expectation! Surprises! They’re literally a gift that keeps on giving, which makes them a fantastic choice for plenty of people — yes, even including the ever-elusive, what-on-earth-should-I-buy-them teenager. Subscribe to one of these, and on a regular basis (often once a month), your giftee will get a box […]
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Portugal is aiming to vaccinate almost 1 million people against the coronavirus between January and April at the latest, and perhaps by the end of February, depending on the pace of vaccine deliveries, officials said Thursday. The priority group for inoculations will include 400,000 people over age 50 who have illnesses that make them vulnerable to severe COVID-19, the government […]
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You’ve probably seen the Instagram ads yourself: Daily Harvest, the now-iconic meal delivery service, boasting about their superfood smoothies, nutrient-packed grain bowls, and vegetable-laden flatbreads. I’ve seen those ads too, and as a dietitian and a busy parent of two kids, I’ve been tempted to try out what Daily Harvest is selling. So, with graciousness of the company (and the […]
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The best dietary regime to follow can be a divisive subject, with the most obvious fault line situated along the meat and plant-based divide. With the continued emphasis on dietary components, calorie consumption often falls by the […]
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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine to the right people could change the course of the pandemic in the United States. But who are the right people? As the decision looms for President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration, a new analysis argues for targeting the first vaccines to the same low-income Black, Hispanic and Native American households that have disproportionately suffered from the […]
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