Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for a multipronged effort to reduce gun deaths, modeled on campaigns against smoking and traffic fatalities. View original article Contributor: Ellen Barry
Month: June 2024
When Sick Pets Need Blood, Animal ‘Superheroes’ Come to the Rescue
Transfusions have become an important part of veterinary medicine, but cat and dog blood is not always easy to come by. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes
Punxsy hospital, IUP sign training agreement for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine – Punxsutawney Spirit
Punxsy hospital, IUP sign training agreement for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Punxsutawney Spirit >View original article Contributor:
580,000 Glass Coffee Mugs Recalled After Dozens of Customers Report Burns
New York — Some 580,000 glass coffee mugs are being recalled across the U.S. after dozens of burn and laceration injuries were reported by consumers. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the now-recalled JoyJolt-branded “Declan Single Wall Glass Coffee Mugs” can crack or break when filled with hot liquids. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] … Read more
The Golden Key to Brain Health: Curcumin’s Surprising Cognitive Benefits
When you hear the word “curcumin,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you… The post The Golden Key to Brain Health: Curcumin’s Surprising Cognitive Benefits appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Chris Kresser, M.S.
At Animal Hospitals, Social Workers Offer Care for the Humans
Though still rare, social workers in animal hospitals are growing in their ranks. View original article Contributor: Katie Thomas and Jamie Kelter Davis
What’s the Least Amount of Exercise I Can Get Away With?
A few years ago, personal trainer Anna Maltby cut back on exercise as she juggled work with being a new mother. Like some of her clients, she suddenly lacked the time and energy to work out the way she used to. She could manage no more than several 15-minute workouts per week, “but I actually … Read more
A Potential Parkinson’s Treatment Has Promising Results
A small new trial published in the journal Nature Medicine describes what would be two firsts for Parkinson’s disease, if they pan out: a diagnostic test and a potential immune-based treatment that works similarly to a vaccine. The research is still early, but researchers are excited by the prospect of advances for a disease that … Read more
I have wrinkles around my mouth and don’t smoke. How can I get rid of them?
Q. I have wrinkles around the mouth and I don’t even smoke! What can I do to minimize the wrinkles? A. Getting rid of wrinkles around the mouth can involve … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Stress fracture in your shin from running may require surgery to heal
Q. I am a 20-year-old collegiate runner who has developed increasing pain in the front part of my left shin. The pain has now worsened to the point I can … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor: