Constantly Feeling Unmotivated? You Could Have This Condition
MementoJpeg via Getty Images I’ve been having a lot of those mornings recently. You know the kind; you wake up bleary-eyed, stare at the ceiling, and wonder exactly how you’re meant to motivate yourself to do a single thing that day. I’m not alone. Nearly a third of UK employees say they don’t feel motivated […]
Mice eating less of specific amino acid — overrepresented in diet of obese people — live longer, healthier
A new study in mice, published recently in the journal Cell Metabolism, shows that cutting down the amount of a single amino acid called isoleucine can, among other benefits, extend their lifespan, make them leaner and less frail as they age and reduce cancer and prostate problems, all while the mice ate more calories. There’s […]
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
A recently filed lawsuit is challenging the constitutionality of the federal Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana last month, attorneys for a group of plaintiffs alleging they have been seriously injured after they “did the right thing” and received a COVID-19 […]
Jamie Foxx Shares Health Update After His ‘Unexpected Dark Journey’
LOADINGERROR LOADING Jamie Foxx recently reflected on the health scare he experienced in April, describing that time period as an “unexpected dark journey.” The Oscar winner discussed his health in an Instagram post on Wednesday, writing that he was beginning to “feel like myself.” Advertisement “It’s been an unexpected dark journey… but I can see […]
Plague Recently Confirmed in a Wyoming Pet – Wyoming Department of Health
Plague Recently Confirmed in a Wyoming Pet July 24, 2023 Laboratory testing completed last week has recently confirmed plague in a Fremont County cat, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The Lander-area cat is an indoor-outdoor pet, known to hunt rodents, and is being treated. While no human illnesses are associated with the […]
CDC: Children’s Brain Infections Rose Last Winter, But Remained Rare
Pediatric intracranial infections spiked recently and were associated with significant morbidity but remained rare, according to CDC researchers monitoring cases across the country. Hospitalization data through March 2023 from 37 hospitals in 19 states and the District of Columbia showed a “higher-than-expected number” of pediatric intracranial infections, particularly those caused by Streptococcus bacteria, beginning in […]
Opinion | The Opioid Treatment Dilemma in Jails
Jeffrey E. Keller, MD, is a correctional medicine physician. Those of us who work in jails sat up recently as we read this recent news: The Biden administration called on state Medicaid programs to fund opioid treatment programs in jails and prisons. Wow! To understand why that is such a big deal, let me introduce […]
7 Small Things Doctors Can Do to Get Their Finances on Track
I was recently speaking with a medical colleague who was struggling to get their finances on track. They didn’t ask for specific advice, so I held off from offering anything unsolicited. However, the interaction got me thinking. I could relate with what my colleague was going through. Before starting my financial comeback story, I was […]
Opinion | Abortion Is Not Murder in the Eyes of the Law
Recently, the Utah House of Representatives passed a bill that would have allowed pregnant women to use the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. The Utah Senate rejected this bill. HOV lanes are intended to reduce traffic congestion and help the environment. They have no further ambition. Bills like this are really attempts to imbue a fetus […]
Hayden Panettiere Says She Thought Alcohol Would Fix Postpartum Depression
Hayden Panettiere recently opened up about her struggles with alcohol and postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter in 2014. “I wish I knew about postpartum depression. I wish I knew to look out for it,” Panettiere said in an interview with E! News published Friday. The actor added that she didn’t know of […]