The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution. It shows that human brains decreased in size approximately 3,000 years ago. By studying ants as models to illustrate why brains may increase or decrease in size, the researchers hypothesize that brain shrinkage parallels the […]
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Childbirth is a powerful experience and can evoke powerful memories and emotions buried long ago. Alyssa Milano explained that she had such an experience while giving birth to her first child, her son, 10-year-old Milo Thomas, who she shares with husband David Bulgari. On a recent episode of the podcast Me Becoming Mom, Milano recalled a brief moment during childbirth where […]
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At the height of his alcohol addiction, Kenny Dunn would go into the family bathroom, lock the door and down wine. The father-of-one also admitted that it was a time in his life when he was ‘waiting to die’. However, Kenny, 39, has since managed to kick his alcohol addiction and is now sharing his stunning transformation to celebrate being […]
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Male nurses continue to earn more than their female colleagues, according to a new report. Male registered nurses (RNs) earned 6% more than women RNs, while male licensed practical nurses (LPNs) took home 14% more. This represents a 5-year trend. Still, there’s nuance to the 2021 Medscape RN/LPN Compensation Report findings regarding compensation: Men are more likely to work on […]
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Dr Hilary says getting COVID-19 booster jabs is 'easier' 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 A coronavirus booster vaccine dose helps improve the protection you have […]
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Dr Chris reveals he takes 'low dose aspirin every day' 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 Aspirin is available as tablets, gel or suppositories, a medicine […]
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Making the case for a nationwide network of institutions that maintain biorepositories as preparation for the next pandemic, a group of researchers from a safety-net hospital in Boston describe the creation of their own repository in a new article. In March of 2020, researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) found themselves struggling to balance caring […]
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SEOUL (Reuters) – New rules aimed at moving South Koreans toward “living with COVID-19” came into effect on Monday, with the easing of a range of curbs and the introduction of vaccine passports at high-risk venues such as gyms, saunas and bars. The switch of focus comes as more than 75% of the country’s population has been fully vaccinated. The […]
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What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? 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 Supplements offering a quick-fix approach to health gained a lot […]
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The results of the largest study in a high-income country looking at antibiotic dosing and duration for children hospitalized with pneumonia show that the number of doses given can be reduced safely, without impacting recovery. Pneumonia (sometimes called a chest infection) is common in young children. It is usually treated with the antibiotic amoxicillin. But, until now, there has been […]
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