Moving later in life may not lower cognitive decline linked to Stroke Belt

People who spent their childhood or early adulthood in the Stroke Belt are more likely to develop cognitive impairment later in life, even if they have moved away, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020—Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, a world premier meeting for researchers and […]

UK Border Force hunts 2,000 people who flew in from Wuhan

UK Border Force hunts 2,000 people who flew in from Wuhan in last two weeks and up to 20 new patients are tested as France declares three cases after killer virus reached Europe Border Force agents have been deployed to crank up search for those who came from eastern Hubei province While 14 people have […]

First-ever analysis of video recorded CPR improves resuscitation outcomes in emergency departments

Less than 8 percent of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive the incident, according to the American Heart Association. To improve survivorship and better administer life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), researchers and physicians at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and North Shore University Hospital developed a novel approach called Mechanical, […]

Tall lean girls may be less likely to conceive, scientists warn

Tall, slim girls are more likely to develop endometriosis – a common condition that can cause infertility, study warns Endometriosis, which affects 10% of women, makes it harder to get pregnant The study was based on research on more than 170,000 girls aged seven to 13 Researchers suspect the endometriosis is linked to higher levels […]

Man rushed for surgery without saying bye to his family in NHS show

Hard-hitting NHS documentary shows critically-ill man, 74, with ‘just ten minutes to live’ rushed in for surgery for a burst aneurysm without saying goodbye to his family David, 74, was on the brink of death due to a burst aneurysm in his stomach It can cause catastrophic bleeding, and doctors said he barely had 10 […]

How to trim the hair on your balls – safely

When it comes to your ‘down there hair’ – tidiness is key. Neat, trimmed pubic hair can be more attractive for your partner during sex, it can make you feel more confident if you’re wearing tight or short clothing, and you might just feel a bit more groomed and hygienic. Of course, there is also […]

'Game-changer' test will speed up diagnosis of bladder weakness

Millions with bladder weakness may finally be spared embarrassment thanks to ‘game-changer’ test to speed up diagnosis and treatment One in five people have an overactive bladder which can cause leakages Now scientists are a step closer in the development of a ‘game-changer’ test They have identified chemicals in the urine caused by an overactive […]

Northwell Health finding success with SDOH integration

At HIMSS20 next week, two population health leaders from Northwell Health will describe their efforts to know more about their patients’ social determinants of health – and will show how their work to incorporate that information into electronic health records and clinical workflows could offer lessons for other health systems looking to try similar initiatives. […]

How to Dispel Your Child’s Fears About the New Coronavirus

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 — With stories about the new coronavirus outbreak flooding the media, it’s easy to get scared. And if you’re scared, your kids might be, too — but they don’t have to be. Honesty and directness are key when talking to your child about this new virus, said Diane Bales, associate professor […]