Two-thirds of patients with chronic endocrine health problems who need close monitoring say they would like to continue with telemedicine follow-up visits after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, according to a survey that will be presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. Three-quarters of providers also said they want to continue with telehealth
(HealthDay)—As most of America prepares for the Nov. 1 return of standard time, 63% want one fixed, year-round time, a new survey finds. “Evidence of the negative impacts of seasonal time changes continue to accumulate, and there is real momentum behind the push to end seasonal time changes,” said Dr. Kannan Ramar, president of the
In the fight against the novel Coronavirus, a vaccine is considered to be crucial. But the population would benefit from this also? While in April 2020, 70 percent of the people in Germany were willing to be vaccinated, the number dropped in June to 61 percent. Many people are particularly concerned with possible side effects.
Setting a bigger weight-loss goal, like losing 20 pounds, may feel overwhelming at times. You may get impatient and feel desperate to finallyhit the finish line. But sustainable weight loss requires creating healthy habits, like making gradual dietary changes and incorporating consistent fitness into your weekly schedule. Weight loss ultimately requires the same approaches whether
To act or not to act? Alyson Hannigan thinks her daughters “would love” working in the entertainment industry, but she isn’t sure whether they’ll follow in her footsteps. “Obviously, I’ll support whatever they want, but I’m certainly not calling America’s Got Talent, like, ‘OK, can she get on? She doesn’t know what her talent is
Overalls are the best. More practical than rompers, more industrial than jeans and a shirt, an entire outfit in a single article of clothing. When you’re pregnant, your growing belly and boobs make it tricky to find clothes that fit and are comfortable. Going out and buying an entirely new wardrobe of maternity clothes is
The majority of Germans is in favour of financial support for tobacco cessation. The findings of a study by the Heinrich-Heine-University of Düsseldorf, which is now in the Online edition of the "The British Medical Journal" appeared. Smoking is harmful to health and causes many diseases. The cost for the treatment of this consequence of
The next time you need to get the creative juices flowing, playing some types of video games may help. Video games that foster creative freedom can increase creativity under certain conditions, according to new research from Iowa State University. The experimental study compared the effect of playing Minecraft, with or without instruction, to watching a
When was the last time you washed your tea towels? If you’re anything like us, you’re probably struggling to remember. Maybe last week? Or whenever that time was when you spotted some caked on pasta sauce? We all know that we should be washing our bath towels, makeup brushes, bras, and bedsheets more often than
Your partner’s personality can influence your life in all sorts of ways. For example, studies have shown that a conscientious partner is good for your health. Our latest study shows that they are also good for your quality of life. Personality reflects a person’s characteristic way of thinking, feeling and behaving. Psychologists tend to examine
Kids’ party supplies have gotten so cute we might just take them for our own events! We’ve found some fun new party products that you can reuse for your own fetes (or just straight-up buy for yourself). There are so many party products out there so we’ve searched high and low for the coolest and
We are crying out for diversity when it comes to images of the female body on mainstream platforms. All too often we only see one kind of woman – slim, young, able-bodied, usually white – in ad campaigns, movies and magazines, and it is damaging women’s self-esteem. A recent Sport England study found that 75%
It’s just an empowering feeling when you find a fictional female hero who inspires you. Whether they’re from a popular TV show, a movie or a book you couldn’t put down, these fierce fictional characters bring you to life in a sense. So, it’s only natural to imagine what must make them tick. And since
These days, there’s almost as much emphasis on what’s not in your beauty products as what is actually in them. And while we get that it’s important to know what you’re putting on your skin, decoding an ingredient label can be pretty confusing. That’s why we spoke with experts to get the scoop on the
Despite an uptick in anti-vaccine legislation proposed by state lawmakers in recent years, pro-vaccine bills were more likely to be enacted into law, according to a new study by researchers at Drexel University. The results were published this week in the American Journal of Public Health. “It is reassuring to know that the legislative process
Pizza bagels, chewing gum and bottled water want to play a starring new role in our diets: Foods that can be called healthy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revamping its definition of healthy to reflect our changing understanding of nutrition science. The push is fueling debate about eating habits and what the new
If you’re struggling to lower your blood pressure, it likely has to do with two things: Diet and exercise. It’s important to get daily exercise. Go for a walk every day to get your blood pumping and improve your heart health. The foods you eat also have a major impact on heart health. If you’re
Nannying health chiefs want to stop your children eating All-Bran because sugar content makes it a ‘junk food’ The ‘nanny state’ is set to label All-Bran as a junk food that should be avoided Along with Yeo Valley and Rachel’s yogurt it could be banned from children’s TV The net has been widened after experts reduced
Oprah Winfrey may love her some bread, but these days, she’s keeping her carb intake in check. Oprah teamed up with Kraft Heinz to jump on the cauliflower pizza bandwagon, releasing her very own healthy premium frozen pizza under her O, That’s Good! brand. "Pizza is a favorite, fun and easy food to share with
(HealthDay)—Surgical residents feel strongly that personal financial education should be offered during medical training, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Sarah E. Tevis, M.D., from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and colleagues surveyed 105 surgical trainees at a single academic center
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