When somebody says ‘wedding’, what comes to mind? Big poofy dresses, family, friends, sleepless nights, runaway budgets – wait, what? A wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. Yet so many of us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure where to start when it comes to planning our big day. When I
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Washington is facing its biggest tuberculosis outbreak in 20 years, forcing the Evergreen State to be on heightened alert amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Surge In Cases In 2021, the rise in TB transmissions became more pronounced when the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported 199 cases, a 22% increase from 2020. This year, the
Knee and shoulder pain are common complaints for patients in the primary care office. But identifying the source of the pain can be complicated, and an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of discomfort is key to appropriate management — whether that involves simple home care options of ice and rest or a recommendation for
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. It’s the first study of its kind for reptiles and involved 961 scientists in 24 countries across six continents and took 15 years to complete. Similar global assessments for other classes of animal have revealed
Several nursing teams from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center were invited to share their research at the 47th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), which is underway in Anaheim, California, and continues through May 1, 2022. Among the specialists discussing new developments and challenges in the practice of nursing at the ONS Annual
Purchasing your first home can feel like a huge undertaking, but we’re breaking it down into manageable steps to help you over that threshold Buying a first home is a milestone that many aim to achieve. Yet, it can also come with lots of ups and downs. To name just a few, as a first-time
COVID-19 infection may increase a person’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes, the type of diabetes affecting the pancreas. A new study has shed more light on how viral infection could lead to serious complications. Diabetes Risk In COVID Patients A study of more than 27 million people in the United States found that individuals
Nearly 200 cases of unexplained hepatitis have been reported in children globally, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). As of April 20, 111 cases have been reported in the United Kingdom, and as of April 27, 55 cases have been reported in 12 countries in the European Union: Austria, Belgium,
Do Zoom and other forms of video interaction crush the creative process that led to such feats? Yes, according to new research published Wednesday that found it’s easier to come up with creative ideas in person. It’s an answer many employers have been searching for over the past two years, as working from home has
Adenovirus structure, computer illustration showing the surface structure of the virus’ outer protein coat (capsid). Kateryna Kon | Science Photo Library | Science Photo Library | Getty Images Nine children in Alabama with severe acute hepatitis, three of whom suffered liver failure, all tested positive for adenovirus and none of them had a history Covid-19
Women’s elevated anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, which subsequently decreased their offspring’s cognitive development at 18 months. These changes also increased internalizing and dysregulation behaviors, according to a new study by Children’s National Hospital published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers followed a cohort of 97 pregnant women
Since the early 2000s, global health experts have recognized what we know as “social determinants of health” (SDOH) and understood the critical role they play in the health and wellbeing of populations. Collectively, SDOH is a broad range of economic and social conditions – adequate housing and nutrition, access to education, employment, and healthcare services,
Have you taken a look at your medicine cabinet lately? Aside from cotton swabs, mouthwash, and makeup remover, are there old, outdated prescription drugs in your cabinet? How do you dispose of old, outdated, expired, or unneeded medications? Flush them down the toilet? Throw them out with your household trash? Not sure? Well, the DEA
A new survey has found that a large number of young women do not know what to expect from menopause It’s an inevitable part of life, and a stage that comes with both emotional and physical challenges, and yet menopause is often swept under the rug, leaving those who face it with little knowledge of
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Pandemic linked with mental health issues in kids The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the mental health of children and adolescents, researchers say,
Pat Sajak knows something brain researchers have spent decades confirming: Anyone can choke under pressure. You blank on a movie title. You freeze at a pop question. You forget — momentarily — the name of someone you’ve known for 30 years. If you’re lucky, it’s in front of a close friend or small group. At
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The two planets will appear closest together around 3 p.m. ET on April 30, with Venus 0.2 degrees south of Jupiter, according to EarthSky. The distance is less than the diameter of the moon, the
Regular exercise can be helpful in preventing cardiovascular risk factors, maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system, and promoting rehabilitation after a cardiac event. Even just a single 30-minute exercise session can produce immediate benefits and exert a protective short-lasting effect on hearth health through a process called ischemic preconditioning.1 Ischemic preconditioning describes how exercise can train the
Clinical staff have worked incredibly hard to support cancer research and care since the COVID-19 pandemic started. It’s been a very trying time, and it’s clear that it’s taken much longer for clinical research to recover to pre-pandemic levels than hoped. We’re working to make sure recovery is a government priority, but there’s a lot
Research led by King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has analyzed factors associated with self-harm in over 111,000 adolescents aged 11-17 years old. Published in BMC Medicine the study found that the risk for self-harm presenting to hospital emergency departments was nearly three times higher for boys with autism spectrum
The U.S. is no longer in the “pandemic phase,” but when the global COVID-19 pandemic will end is still an “unanswerable question” for the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci made the comments during a Tuesday interview with “PBS NewsHour,” raising hopes for COVID-weary Americans by saying “We are certainly right now
An estimated 15% of Americans over age 65 years who aren’t living in institutions are considered frail — a complex geriatric syndrome that raises the odds of disability, hospitalization, the need for nursing care, and death. But while the word frailty may conjure images of wizened and weakened men and women, the clinical picture is
“Namely, we don’t have 900,000 new infections a day and tens and tens and tens of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths. We are at a low level right now. So if you’re saying, are we out of the pandemic phase in this country? We are,” he said. On Wednesday, Fauci told CNN that
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In this weekly series, CNBC takes a look at companies that made the inaugural Disruptor 50 list, 10 years later. In 2013, the idea of an app for mental health-care may have seemed novel, if not monumental in terms of a global challenge for a disruptive start-up. But times have changed. A global pandemic that
Young adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric providers. Missing these appointments is associated with longer and more frequent hospitalizations and poorer medication adherence, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Georgia found a significant decline in attending adult health
An online singing-based program from the English National Opera (ENO) was associated with improvements in quality of life among adults with long COVID, a pragmatic randomized trial in England showed. Compared with usual care, the 6-week ENO Breathe program was associated with improvements in mental health composite scores on the RAND 36-item short form survey
Welcome to our newest blog series, “Five Questions With…” In this series, we will highlight the unsung heroes that make healthcare work. From guest services to the phlebotomist, the pet therapy volunteer, and the environmental services workers. These individuals enhance our experiences when we are getting care and highlight human connection and support. Thank you for all
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