Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a growing concern among older adults. Many known risk factors are associated with RA, but a new study published in the journal Rheumatology suggests a link between air pollution and the condition. For this study, researchers from the University of Verona, Italy, collected longitudinal data of patients affected by rheumatoid arthritis…
24 Hours in the Trenches
I usually bring my own food with me for my 24-hour shifts in the hospital. You would think hospitals would have good, healthy food, but you would be wrong. This day was going to end up being one of those crazy story days when I would wish I was sitting on a beach in Hawaii….
Public Trust in Science Shattered by Official Pandemic Response: Dr. Bhattacharya
Trust in science was severely impacted by the actions taken by health officials and scientists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a conference heard on Saturday. “Public trust has been shattered,” Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a professor at the Stanford School of Medicine and a senior scholar the Brownstone Institute, said during an institute conference. That matters…
Little Evidence Supports Use of Cloth Masks to Limit Spread of Coronavirus: Analysis
November 15, 2021
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Cloth masks are of little use against COVID-19, according to a recently published analysis. Federal health authorities and a slew of jurisdictions require or recommend wearing masks as a way to limit spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. But a trio of researchers pored over the studies often cited by the officials and found…
Common Toxins Linked to Autism
Nicole Johnson, a mom of two and a lawyer, started noticing that her son was having some developmental delays when he was about 12 months old. Johnson, who lives near Athens, Georgia, had had a healthy pregnancy and an uneventful delivery. So at first, she wasn’t too worried. But when she realized that James stared…
A Way to Use the Internet Mindfully
Here’s a question worth pondering: Has the internet had an overall positive or negative impact on your life? As you read and hopefully enjoy this article, take a minute to reflect on all that you appreciate about the internet and its benefits in your life. Do you have any favorite blogs that you follow? Does…
Chinese Solar Terms: Slow Down and Sleep Long for Winter Health
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Reversing Death: The Weird History of Resuscitation
Most of us probably know—more or less—how to resuscitate one of our fellow human beings. Even if you haven’t taken a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you’ve probably seen the technique many times on television or in the movies. The early history of resuscitation was in many ways also the stuff of drama. On June…
Turn Your Anxiety Into Something Useful
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki has some research-backed tips for turning anxiety—an all-too-familiar and unpleasant emotion for many people—into a “superpower.” In an effort to neutralize some of the shame and stigma associated with the condition, Suzuki, a professor of neural science at New York University, likes to begin her talks by citing that as much as…
Most COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted From Nursing Homes
November 13, 2021
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Nursing homes were told by the U.S. government Friday to ease restrictions imposed around the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, including allowing visitors at all times. The updated guidance (pdf) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) cites an increase in vaccination rates among nursing home residents and a drop in COVID-19 cases nationwide…
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