Photo: eVisit The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth out of necessity. The risk of infection from face-to-face clinical interactions forced health providers to give their patients alternative channels to receive care, making virtual visits commonplace. Patient and provider response to telehealth has been quite positive. The technology is not only allowing providers to accomplish their pandemic-driven objectives, […]

Obese children are more likely to lose weight if they live near a grocery store that sells fresh fruit and vegetables, study finds New York City has been offering tax breaks to stores selling more fresh food since 2009 — after finding a quarter of its youngsters were obese Previous research suggested the scheme had little impact on obesity rates […]

Patients with thyroid cancer may experience greater financial challenges compared to those with other common cancers, a recent review suggests. Researchers found, for instance, that patients with thyroid cancer had higher total yearly healthcare expenditures, on average, compared to patients with other types of cancer ($9585 vs $5830), and rates of bankruptcy were higher. The review was published online May […]

Scientists from the German Max Planck Gesellschaft found out that a characteristic signature of volatile molecules is found in the breath of sexually aroused people. The test subjects exhaled less isoprene and carbon dioxide, while the concentration of degradation products of certain neurotransmitters increased. Image Credit: Ionicon Analytik Ges.m.b.H.  The breath analysis was carried out with an IONICON PTR-TOF instrument which enables real-time […]

A recent study published in the renowned journal Cell Reports finds evidence for reduced functional activity of certain human cancer genes (such as breast cancer 2 gene or BRCA2), following the divergence from the chimpanzee-human last common ancestor. Study: Evidence for reduced BRCA2 functional activity in Homo sapiens after divergence from the chimpanzee-human last common ancestor. Image Credit: Lili Aini / […]

Jennifer Love Hewitt just blessed our timelines yet again with a super-sweet, powerful post. For Mother’s Day, she decided to show the world her glowing baby bump photos from every single time she was pregnant and it’s a sight to see. She shows mamas are glamorous and stunning in every setting with a single post. On May 7, Hewitt posted […]

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Anthony Hopkins pays tribute to his father at gravestone 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 The star, who has appeared in the likes of The Lion […]

SAN DIEGO – At least 1,200 sex trafficking survivors per year in the United States would benefit from pro bono laser removal of branding tattoos during their recovery – although that number is likely far greater, according to the results of an online survey evaluating the need for and impact of tattoo removal in this population. Sex trafficking involves the […]

For some sports such as tennis, the wrist is frequently under stress, and an injury to the wrist can prevent an athlete from competing. To aid in the early detection of wrist injuries, researchers at the University of Tsukuba have developed a portable MRI system that enables athletes to be screened for injuries before they exhibit any symptoms. Athletes have […]