It is thought we spend an average of three hours on the toilet every week. Despite this, some people might not be using the correct wiping technique with potentially dangerous consequences. According to one doctor, this could actually put your health at risk. Speaking to Health, gynaecologist Alyssa Dweck revealed that one of the biggest
Rise of the DIY faecal transplants: Experts warn trend that sees people ingest others’ poo in hopes of curing ailments has ‘significant risks’ Experts warn DIY faecal transplants should only be done by a specialist doctor If the donation is not tested for diseases, infections can be ‘life-threatening’ Poo transplants are offered to patients suffering
Reviewed For Briana Jones, a young Black mother in San Francisco, a city program called the Abundant Birth Project has been a godsend. Designed to counter the "obstetric racism" that researchers say leads a disproportionate number of African American mothers to die from childbirth, the project has provided 150 pregnant Black and Pacific Islander San
In a recent study published in Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers systematically reviewed and analyzed the therapeutic efficacy of low-dose local anesthetics (LAs) in various clinical conditions, highlighting gaps in current research for future exploration. Study: Therapeutic Use of Low-Dose Local Anesthetics in Pain, Inflammation, and Other Clinical Conditions: A Systematic Scoping Review. Image Credit: daniiD/Shutterstock.com Background
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights announced it has settled with the Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers, New York, related to a charge of unlawful release of early COVID-19 patients’ protected health information to a national media outlet on April 20, 2020. WHY IT MATTERS According to a
Life is precious and healthy living is paramount. While it has been speculated by various sources that the average human can extend his lifespan by many activities including drinking lots of water, exercising regularly, and even going vegan, the death toll keeps rising. The purpose of this article is to educate readers about the 10
TOPLINE: An intervention that provides palliative care training to community neurologists and specialized palliative care services to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) via telehealth modestly improved patients’ quality of life (QOL) and increased completion rates for advance directives, new research suggests. METHODOLOGY: The study included 359 patients (mean age 74 years) with probable PD or
As of 2021, almost 8 million people around the world live with sickle cell disease. Most treatment of sickle cell anemia is through invasive surgical procedures. The United Kingdom is the first country to approve the use of the world’s first gene therapy for treating sickle cell disease and a type of sickle cell disease
Reviewed With the rapid development in computing power over the past few decades, machine-learning (ML) techniques have become popular in medical settings as a way to predict survival rates and life expectancies among patients diagnosed with diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and, more recently, COVID-19. Such statistical modeling helps patients and caregivers balance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that autism is becoming more common in young children. In an effort to improve the challenges young autistic children face as part of their early development, researchers have focused on developing and evaluating nonpharmaceutical interventions that can be provided in early childhood. Micheal Sandbank, Ph.D., an assistant
Know your triggers Prepare for travel Try to take morning flights and think about a backup flight in the event of cancellations. Travel with airlines that will automatically book you for the next flight. If your schedule permits, book your travel to arrive a day early so you avoid the risk of arriving at the
A third of mums who gave birth by caesarean section suffered complications following the arrival of their newborn, according to research. Despite being a necessity for one in four mums every year, the research of 500 UK women, who gave birth by C-section, found 33 percent were prescribed antibiotics afterwards. And 21 percent ended up
TOPLINE: The number of people living with dementia in England and Wales is predicted to increase to 1.7 million by 2040 — approximately twice the number in 2023 and 70% higher than previously forecast — according to updated projections. METHODOLOGY: Researchers examined nine waves of data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) for
Question: I’m reaching out because I’m in a tough spot. A close friend rode out Hurricane Ian in Florida last year and it seems to me that he’s struggling now. He’s angry and jumpy, while being numb to what’s happening around him. He told me that he’s not sleeping well, especially when another hurricane is
In a recent study published in Cell, researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC). Study: Serotonin reduction in post-acute sequelae of viral infection. Image Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Shutterstock.com Background Post-viral syndromes, including "long COVID" or PASC, persist long after the initial disease
Antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds of patients undergoing the endoscopic treatment, according to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Yuto Shimamura, M.D., from Showa University in Tokyo, and colleagues evaluated the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of ARMA. The analysis included 68 patients with
