India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
Category: Health
Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End
This is a MedPage Today story. A strike involving nearly 5,000 healthcare workers at Providence Health in Oregon, which began Jan. 10, has come to
‘What if I just started shouting?’ – when to worry about intrusive thoughts
Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help.
Report: Nitrous oxide found effective as major depression treatment
Results of a new study show that patients with major depressive order who have not been helped by antidepressants could benefit from nitrous oxide.
Pancreatic and ‘skinny fat’ linked to brain health risks
The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of
Scientists offer new insight into how common parasite T. gondii causes disease
A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to one-third of the global population, is
New contact lens technology offers high-sensitivity, real-time intraocular pressure monitoring
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among people who are unable to monitor and manage their intraocular pressure (IOP) daily. The current tools for
Study identifies genes, smoking, and obesity as pneumonia risk factors
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified genes that increase susceptibility to pneumonia. Alongside inherited risk factors, smoking and higher body mass were also
Large quantity of Mounjaro stolen from company
The weight loss drug is taken by thieves from Phoenix Healthcare Distribution in St Albans.
New research initiative aims to develop retinal screening tool for Alzheimer’s
The human eye may literally become a window revealing the earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a new federally funded research initiative at Oregon
UH psychologist provides guidance to improve mental health of sexual violence victims
A psychologist at the University of Houston is providing guidance to improve the mental health of victims of sexual violence, recognized by major health organizations
Hospital-based program reduces re-injury, violence among victims
A hospital-based program that supports victims of gun and knife violence can reduce the likelihood that those victims will be reinjured or commit violence themselves
Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.
Feeling anxious? Take five minutes to do this
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.