In a recent study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers investigated the prioritization of health behaviors amongst Australians. They used phone and online surveys to evaluate sleep, physical activity, and diet prioritization patterns among 1,684 Australian adults between the ages of 18 and 72. Their findings revealed that 49% of … Read more
AAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes | Image Credit: © dizain- © dizain- stock.adobe.com. Takeaways AAP warns against low-carb diets for children at risk of diabetes, emphasizing potential health risks. Report advises against very low-carb and ketogenic diets due to concerns about nutritional deficiencies, growth issues, and disordered eating behaviors. … Read more
By Kalyan Sattaru Today, we are in the information age, having access to more instantly available knowledge than ever before. Technology advancements have made this possible. From the rise of e-commerce and apps for ride-sharing services, to video streaming options, virtual video conferencing services, technology is making it easy for people to deal with their … Read more
Fulfilling a patient’s wish of getting to meet his newborn granddaughter before he passed. Comforting a cancer patient as she navigated a difficult treatment journey. Acting quickly to save a newborn during a labor emergency while helping the mother stay calm. These are just some of the moments that exemplify the incredible impact of nurses. … Read more
AI startup Hoppr teamed up with AWS to launch a new foundation model to help bring more generative AI solutions into medical imaging, the companies announced on Sunday at RSNA 2023, the annual radiology and medical imaging conference in Chicago. The new product, named Grace, is a B2B model designed to help application developers build … Read more
As a cardiologist, I see this kind of scenario play out on a daily basis. A patient comes in for a routine procedure and a heart murmur is detected. This murmur could have several different diagnoses. While they can be a sign of something more serious, many of the heart murmurs we hear on a … Read more
About 44% of people in jail and 37% of people in prison have a mental illness. In addition, 63% of people in jail and 58% of people in prison have a substance use disorder. Yet, support is often lacking for this population. This was the topic of discussion on a recent panel of behavioral health … Read more
They’re particularly good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium, as well as a less talk-about nutrient called choline, which Dr Mellor says is vital for a healthy brain, nerves and muscles and especially important for pregnant women. For genetic reasons, some of us don’t make as much choline as others, so it’s important … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders. Study: The Modulatory Bioeffects of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Polyphenols on Metabolic Disorders: Understanding Their Preventive Role against Metabolic Syndrome. Image Credit: azeraijan _stockers/Shutterstock.com Background Pomegranate, a natural nutrient, has … Read more
While breast cancer garners widespread attention, mental health awareness often lingers in the shadows when compared to other medical conditions. The two diseases stand at opposite ends of the spectrum of diagnosis, treatment and scientific understanding. It’s time to take a page from advances in breast cancer diagnosis and care and apply it to mental … Read more