Topical Corticosteroids in Pregnancy Have No Impact on Birth Weight

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Use of topical corticosteroids does not appear to increase the risk of newborns being small for gestational age or having low birth weight, according to a large cohort study from Denmark. “Findings from some previous fetal-safety studies on topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy have raised concerns for an increased risk

Ireland’s health service hit by “significant ransomware attack”

Ireland’s health service IT system has been shut down as a precautionary measure, following a cyber attack today. The Health Service Executive (HSE) believes the attack is by international criminals attempting to extort money, although no demand has yet been received. HSE confirmed there had been “a significant ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems”

3 Empty Seats! A-Rod Has 'Daddy Dinner Date' Amid Bennifer Reunion

Teen time! Alex Rodriguez sweetly spent time with his two daughters on Thursday, May 13. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s Relationship Ups and Downs “Din din with my girls. #DaddyDinnerDate,” the former professional baseball player, 45, captioned an Instagram post of himself, Natasha, 16, and Ella, 13, sitting around a table. The athlete handed one

England's estimated COVID R number edges up

FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk near public health signs, whilst the reproduction “R” number of COVID-19 infections in the United Kingdom has risen and may be above 1, the Government Office for Science said on Friday, indicating a risk that the overall epidemic is growing, London, Britain, September 11, 2020. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) – The estimated

Roundup: NHS Digital launches improved collection of GP data, Dutch hospital expands use of Sectra and more briefs

DUTCH HOSPITAL EXPANDS ITS USE OF SECTRA’S SOLUTION Dutch hospital Alrijne Zorggroep has signed an enterprise imaging contract with international medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company, Sectra. The contract is an expansion of an existing agreement that aims to broaden the use of the imaging solutions currently used in radiology to include cardiology. Through the

How To Take Care Of A Fiddle Leaf Fig

If you’re a plant parent with a decent amount of experience under your belt, it might be time for you to branch out. While you may be scared of making common houseplant mistakes, there is a whole world of houseplants to explore beyond the Chinese Evergreen and the Jade succulent. You don’t have to stick

Five surprising ways plants can keep you healthy

Plants can hurt us (we see you, poison oak), but they can also heal. Many of modern medicine’s powerful drugs, like aspirin, trace their roots back to leaves, bark and flowers. These natural sources of healing might even help in the battle against COVID-19. Take traditional Chinese medicine, for one. USC scientists are testing whether

Therapy on ecstasy could treat severe PTSD

MDMA-assisted therapy is safe and effective for the treatment of people with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a phase 3 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine. This study was granted an FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation and provides a new treatment option for people who suffer from PTSD. Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors are the FDA-approved

How My Skin Wore My Grief

It is often said grief comes in waves. For me, it was a tsunami. It began with a phone call last year when my brother was diagnosed with lung cancer during a routine check-up. He was a committed runner and health nut and had also worked near the World Trade Center after the towers fell

How to Care for Your Scalp After Hair Loss

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether from aging, nutritional deficiencies, genetics, or even COVID-19, hair loss affects approximately 6.8 million people in the United States annually and can be a huge source of stress