Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position. A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms that it makes a “huge difference” when it comes to getting … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
In findings that suggest inroads are being made in the battle against America’s opioid epidemic, new government data shows a 10% drop in overdose deaths. The statistics, compiled by states … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
40 Under 40: Colleen Kavanagh is blazing a trail in holistic health benefits Mainebiz >View original article Contributor:
The prize was awarded for their discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. View original article Contributor: The New York Times
Anti-science conspiracy theorists and alternative medicine believers are fueling medical misinformation Genetic Literacy Project >View original article Contributor:
What we’ve come to recognize as the modern OB-GYN specialty first emerged in the early 20th century when obstetrics and gynecology—separate and distinct fields until that time—were combined to offer comprehensive care throughout women’s reproductive years. Today, many women indeed rely on their OB-GYNs not just for reproductive health, but as primary care providers for … Read more
Researchers noted a “pronounced epidemiologic shift” in the deaths between June and December 2021. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore
Psychedelics have shown great promise in treating a range of mental-health conditions, from PTSD to depression—but they’re not without significant downsides. People who take psychedelics can experience bad trips and unpleasant or dangerous side effects, and the drugs can be time-intensive and arduous to administer. These drugs are “very effective, but they’re scary and they’re … Read more
The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage AARP >View original article Contributor:
Health insurance alternative offered to Oklahoma’s small businesses by State Chamber Duncan Banner >View original article Contributor: