Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios Virtual training and practice on anatomical models may soon become the norm for how OB-GYN residents learn how to safely conduct abortions as medical programs navigate new state abortion bans. Why it matters: As programs retool in the post-Roe v. Wade landscape, there are concerns about how well prepared the next generation […]
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Dads and their daughters — there’s something truly special about the bond that links a father and his little girl, and these celebrity dads are perfect examples of the fierce unconditional love every father should have for their daughter(s). Related story Stacy Keibler Shares First Family Photo Weeks After Return From 3-Year Social Media Hiatus […]
‘Hero’ NHS nurse is stuck in a ‘coma-like state’ in Hungary after suffering cardiac arrest as desperate family urgently try to raise £50,000 to get her back to UK Kerstie Metcalf, from Essex, was put in a coma after later suffering a seizure The 51-year-old has worked as an NHS senior wound care nurse for […]
A new study led by researchers from Uppsala University shows a clear link between economic inequality and mortality during severe flood disasters. Countries with an uneven distribution of income had many times higher mortality rates compared to countries with more evenly distributed income levels. The results are published in Nature Sustainability. “We find this alarming, […]
A confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) was recently reported in England. TBE is a disease that can lead to inflammation in the brain and is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of a tick. These blood-feeding arthropods can harbor and transmit various infectious diseases. Many associate tick bites with Lyme disease, however, […]
NSW Health recently reported three cases of tetanus and the tragic death of a woman in her 80s—the first tetanus fatality in the state in 30 years. Tetanus is a rare but potentially fatal disease. Thankfully, it’s preventable—being up to date with tetanus vaccination is your best protection. What is tetanus and how do you […]
In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Nutrition Journal, researchers compared the impact of consuming sardines versus fish oil supplements. Study: Eating more sardines instead of fish oil supplementation: Beyond omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, a matrix of nutrients with cardiovascular benefits. Image Credit: mythja/Shutterstock.com Background Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are important in preventing […]
Individuals at increased risk of type 2 diabetes may be able to reduce their risk via a novel intervention combining intermittent fasting (IF) with early time-restricted eating, indicate the results of a randomized controlled trial. The study involved more than 200 individuals randomized to one of three groups: eat only in the morning (from 8:00 […]
