(HealthDay)—Neonates with prolonged arterial line (AL)/central venous line (CVL) use have fewer skin breaks and have significantly larger thalamic volumes early in life compared with those with restricted line use, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Neurology. Emma G. Duerden, Ph.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues serially scanned two international cohorts of very preterm neonates […]
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ChristianaCare this week announced the launch of its Home Care Coach, a HIPAA-eligible Alexa Skill aimed at meeting the needs of home health patients. The Home Health Coach, which the Delaware-based health system says was designed in collaboration with frontline caregivers, is a proactive care plan that patients can use through their Alexa smart speaker. WHY IT MATTERS Home healthcare acts […]
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Since 2011, hairdressers have increasingly complained that Brazilian blowouts, salon hair-straightening treatments that use heat and contain the chemical formaldehyde, were giving them headaches, nausea, and throat irritation. FDA scientists looked into these treatments and concluded there should be a ban on formaldehyde in cosmetic treatments like the Brazilian blowout. But emails obtained by the New York Times reportedly show […]
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View this post on Instagram Pumpkin season 2020 is officially under way!! It’s Lilahs first pumpkin season and Jackson’s favorite time of year! He’s been asking every day if he gets to put his new boots on and go to the farm! Well the day is here and it’s our favorite! ? This year is a bit of a challenge […]
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The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly across the globe at an alarming pace, causing considerable anxiety and fear among the general public. In response to the growing number of new cases, many countries have imposed lockdown measures to slow the spread of coronavirus. However, nearly every individual, community, business, and economy has been adversely affected by […]
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Fox News Flash top headlines for October 22 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its definition of "close contact" to an individual infected with the coronavirus on Wednesday to include multiple, brief exposures adding up to over 15 minutes within 24 hours. The agency previously said close contact consisted […]
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A metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy may decrease a key risk factor for dementia—with the help of the right bacteria, according to a new discovery led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Their study, published today in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, reports that elderly Japanese men […]
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Gisele Bündchen's career has taken her around the world several times over. Such is the life of one of the most recognizable supermodels in the world. But as we learned when we chatted with her recently, you're most likely to spot Bündchen in Florida these days, or — if you mark your calendars for a special event kicking off this […]
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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. Choosing what you eat everyday for breakfast could have an impact on your risk of developing bowel cancer. Pick wisely, and avoid a certain staple known to be bad for you. MacMillan Cancer Support identified “red and […]
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If you want to engage your muscles, you probably pick up a resistance band or some dumbbells. But you can still get muscle activating benefits from your walk. There are lots of reasons to recommend walking: the cardiovascular benefits, the mental health boost and the anti-inflammatory effects, to name just a few. However, when it comes to targeting our muscles, […]
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