That Lead Apron in the X-Ray Room? You May Not Need It
A number of radiology organizations are trying to end the decades-old practice of shielding patients from radiation with lead aprons. View original article Contributor:
Month: January 2020
Health or Hype? Which alternative health trends are worth a try – al.com
Health or Hype? Which alternative health trends are worth a try al.com >View original article Contributor:
Wynn Hotels, Equinox to sell NutriDrip IV drips to cure hangover, slow aging ahead of funding round – CNBC
Wynn Hotels, Equinox to sell NutriDrip IV drips to cure hangover, slow aging ahead of funding round CNBC >View original article Contributor:
Dying in the Neurosurgical I.C.U.
In cases of brain death or neurologically devastating injury, poor communication can make painful situations even harder. View original article Contributor:
Can we build healthier, more resilient and connected communities?
Whether we live in cities or towns, rural or coastal areas, the communities we live in really matter for our wellbeing. They matter because things like having a job, a decent and safe home, strong social networks and a sense of belonging play a big role in ensuring we live a happy life in good … Read more
Thailand Confirms Traveler from China Hospitalized With New Form of Coronavirus, According to U.N. Officials
(BANGKOK) — A Chinese visitor to Thailand has been confirmed to be infected with a new strain of coronavirus that has been linked to a pneumonia outbreak in central China, health officials said Monday. The U.N.’s World Health Organization said Thai officials have reported that a traveler from the Chinese city of Wuhan has been … Read more
3D Printing and the Murky Ethics of Replicating Human Bones
Ten years ago, it wasn’t possible for most people to use 3D technology to print authentic copies of human bones. Today, using a 3D printer and digital scans of actual bones, it is possible to create unlimited numbers of replica bones — each curve and break and tiny imperfection intact — relatively inexpensively. The technology … Read more
Digging deeper into costs of health insurance alternatives – WKOW
Digging deeper into costs of health insurance alternatives WKOW >View original article Contributor:
What are the benefits of cold and hot showers?
Cold showers and hot showers may have different effects on the body. In this article, learn about the potential benefits of each, as well as some risks. View original article Contributor:
What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?
People with anorexia tend to severely restrict their food intake, while those with bulimia go through periods of overeating followed by unhealthful behaviors to ‘purge.’ Learn more here. View original article Contributor: