Florida Plows Ahead on Push to Roll Back Certain Vaccine Mandates for Schoolchildren
Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren, after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the state to become the first in the nation to eliminate all school vaccination requirements. Pediatricians, infectious disease physicians, and teachers have decried the push to undermine vaccines, which for […]
Opinion | Are Federal Agencies Coming for Ketamine Clinics?
Joshi is a physician. Chapman is a federal criminal defense attorney. Could existing pills for certain manifestations of mental health disorders soon become old-fashioned approaches to treat such things as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and even chronic pain? The potential replacement: ketamine, and the clinics popping up everywhere to serve it. Ketamine clinics have gained popularity […]
Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer
Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major public health concern. It not only affects the health of those who suffer from it, but could also have serious consequences for their offspring. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) have […]
6 Common Phrases You May Not Realize Are Actually Fat-Shaming
Carol Yepes via Getty Images Referring to certain foods as “bad” or saying that you “feel fat” are just two examples of common fat-shaming words in our society. As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off limits in any respectful and caring group of people. Words that bring down folks in […]
Can Food Actually Lift Your Mood When You’re Feeling Down?
Westend61 via Getty Images There’s a reason we call certain foods “comfort foods” ― they have the power to temporarily elevate our spirits. But is there any science behind certain ingredients’ ability to affect our emotions? “The term ‘comfort foods’ is code for foods that spike your blood sugar and dopamine levels, which can bring […]
Bad News — You’re Probably Wiping All Wrong. Here’s What You Should Be Doing.
Thomas Winz via Getty Images You’ve probably heard that few things in life are certain except death and taxes, but we’d like to add something else to the list: cleaning up in the bathroom. So, since we have to do it, what’s the best technique? The preferred method of wiping “is not wiping,” nationally renowned […]
So THAT’S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
Yana Iskayeva via Getty Images At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol (alcohol dehydrogenase). “Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season, it isn’t easy to stick to. When we can stick to moderate drinking, […]
Two Approaches for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis Go Head-to-Head
Upfront endoscopic necrosectomy may be suitable for certain patients with confirmed or suspected infected necrotizing pancreatitis, results of a small randomized trial suggested. In 70 patients undergoing drainage with endoscopic transluminal stenting, upfront necrosectomy immediately afterward led to fewer subsequent interventions to achieve treatment success compared with when this procedure was reserved for stubborn cases […]
7 Sneaky Phone Habits That Could Be Signs Of Anxiety
Tim Robberts via Getty Images Your cellphone can not only fuel your anxiety, but certain cellphone habits could be a manifestation of your anxiety. Your cellphone can tell you a lot — the weather, your plans for the weekend, the latest news. Therapists say it can also clue you into how you’re feeling. Specifically, certain […]
Probiotics for Preterm Infants Could Pose Serious Danger, FDA Warns
The FDA warned the public Thursday that certain probiotic products given to preterm infants in hospital settings are potentially dangerous. The agency also sent warning letters to Abbott Nutrition and Infinant Health, two makers of probiotic products that the FDA said violate federal laws. “Preterm infants who are administered a probiotic product are at risk […]