As part of a new collaboration with the Connecticut Children’s Care Network, Nest Collaborative will provide unlimited same-day telehealth appointments with certified lactation consultants for parents in need of prenatal and perinatal breastfeeding support.  The virtual care services will be delivered without copays, out-of-pocket costs or deductibles for families with active insurance or Medicaid coverage. WHY IT MATTERS The Connecticut […]

Is wild swimming all it’s cracked up to be? Middle-class women, celebs and weekend adventurers all swear by its supposed health benefits – but there’s a darker side to 19th-century pastime as this nurse found out… Around 2.7million enthusiasts enjoyed wild swimming in England in 2021 Woman claims she got Hepatitis A after swimming in sewage-infested sea  READ MORE: Revealed: […]

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to worldwide disruption of childhood healthcare services, and excess mortality has been reported in many countries over the pandemic years. A new study published in JAMA Network Open describes the pattern of childhood deaths over 2019-21, the first two years of the pandemic, hoping to help identify the risks associated with these events. […]

‘Bridesmaid-dress gate’ is the now infamous row between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle – which took place before her wedding to Prince Harry. In his bombshell memoir, Spare, the Prince weighed in on the argument, writing that Kate got upset after Meghan claimed she must have ‘baby brain’. Kate was said to be ‘offended’ by the remark, and said: ‘You […]

Get an ‘artificial pancreas’ on the NHS: 100,000 type 1 diabetes sufferers are set to get pioneering gadget that may spell end of finger-prick blood tests Regulator NICE has approved the use of an ‘artificial pancreas’ on the NHS  The device uses an algorithm to determine how much insulin to administer 105,000 people will be offered the device, with experts […]

When it comes to losing weight, certain foods have a reputation for being all-stars, providing for a body’s nutritional needs while helping keep a person fuller for longer. “You’re looking at plant foods,” said Connie Diekman, a nationally known food and nutrition consultant and former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “You’re looking at whole grains, vegetables, fruit, […]

If you’re sick or have been injured, you might not know whether the emergency room or urgent care is the right place to be treated. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers some general advice, so you don’t have to wonder where to go when immediate medical attention is needed. “The emergency department is the best option for concerning […]

Education about gene-by-environment interaction (G X E) causes of eating behaviors can have beneficial downstream effects on attitudes toward people with higher weight. A recent study included in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, found that participants who received education about G X E concepts reported higher empathy and held fewer stigmatizing attitudes toward individuals with […]

It’s not withdrawal, it’s a relapse of your illness. This is what many people trying to stop their antipsychotic drugs are told when seeking support to get off the medication. Antipsychotics are a group of drugs used to treat psychosis (when people lose some contact with reality). It is thought that high levels of a brain chemical called dopamine may […]

Lorraine: Daisy Maskell discusses living with insomnia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Getting to sleep at night can be difficult for some people for a […]