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Sexist Myths Are a Danger to Health

To improve outcomes for female patients, all evidence needs to be considered—while outdated myths about the significance of sex differences need to be retired......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredJul 3rd, 2024

Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton

More than 200 health care facilities in impacted areas are moving patients and residents in what the state’s chief of emergency medical oversight calls “our largest evacuation ever.”.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Research team develops metallodrug-antibiotic combination strategy to combat superbugs

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacterial infections have become a serious problem threatening human health worldwide. The overuse of antibiotics has promoted drug-resistant mutations in bacteria, causing almost all clinically used antibiotics to deve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Comprehensive efforts needed to develop health-promoting learning environments, review finds

Mental ill-health among students in higher education is a growing problem globally. Most efforts implemented to address ill-health involve individual treatment and adjustments to pedagogy. But more can and needs to be done at a structural or environm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Hotel Iguana: Iguana nests are an important link within Caribbean ecosystems

A recent pilot study shows that nests of the Lesser Antillean iguana on Sint Eustatius are used by several other plant and animal species. They use the nests at least for cooling, hunting, and reproduction. This underscores the importance of a health.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand

Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city center......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 6th, 2024

Best Fitbit deals: Save on Versa 4, Charge 4, and Sense 2

Whether you want a dedicated fitness tracker or a health-focused smartwatch, there's something for you from these Fitbit deals that we've collected right here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Oura Ring 4 Official at $349 With Improvements Everywhere, Redesigned App

Smart rings are a hot health tracking item at the moment and that’s mostly because Samsung has finally entered the arena. There are other players, though, one of which has been in the game for a number of years and has released multiple generat.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  droidlifeRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

A new tool for faster, more in-depth analysis of nuclear properties and mass data

A significant advancement in nuclear-data analysis has been achieved, which is relevant for several key areas, ranging from particle and nuclear physics to clean energy and health care. Researchers have developed a new tool to process nuclear data in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Community sports need provincial "assist" to thrive, says report

Whether it's a children's soccer league run by parent volunteers or an adult hockey team whose players spend as much time socializing as shooting pucks, amateur sports play a vital role in enhancing community engagement and public health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle: Five key health priorities for future disaster response

"The climate crisis is a health crisis." So says World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Researchers develop Biodiversity Digital Twins to model our planet"s life

Biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth. It provides critical resources such as food and energy, and supports ecosystem health. However, climate change, deforestation, and pollution are destroying habitats, altering.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

How Android Users Can Minimize Blue Light’s Effects on Eye Health

As smartphones become increasingly essential for school, work, and daily life, individuals utilize mobile operating systems like Android for more efficient research, communication, and overall connectivity.  In fact, a report reveals that Android co.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Predicting river flow dynamics using stable isotopes for improved ecosystem health

An international science team has made significant strides in understanding river flow dynamics. The findings leverage isotope hydrology techniques such as measuring stable isotopes in water molecules to elucidate the contributions of various water s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Ex-VW Winterkorn"s diesel scam trial suspended due to ailing health

The criminal charges against Winterkorn include fraud, market manipulation and unlawful false testimony before a parliamentary committee......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Over half of Americans say lowering health care costs is among most important issues in deciding their presidential pick

Lowering the cost of health care and prescription drug prices and protecting Medicare and Social Security are among the most important issues for Americans in determining their vote for president, according to a new national West Health-Gallup Poll r.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

CEO of “health care terrorists” sues senators after contempt of Congress charges

Suing an entire Senate panel seen as a "Hail Mary play" unlikely to succeed. Enlarge / The empty chair of Steward Health Care System Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ralph de la Torre who did not show up during the US Senate Committe.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

WaterMinder, Calory, and more updated for iOS 18 with Control Center widgets, app icons

Funn Media makes some of our favorite health and fitness apps (plus one of the most addictive iPhone games ever). This year, Funn Media is rolling out updates to its full suite of apps to take advantage of iOS 18, including new Control Center widgets.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

DNA nanotechnology unravels complex protein interactions to inform cancer diagnostics

A team of researchers from NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech), led by Associate Professor Shao Huilin and Associate Professor Brian Lim, has developed a first-of-its-kind technology to map out diverse protein interactions.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities "must not become the norm.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Prioritizing children"s health could influence election results nationally

A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024