Even before the pandemic hit, the founders of Rodan + Fields planned to reformulate and relaunch the core skin-care regimens that helped make their multi-level marketing company billions of dollars. The three-part aging-focused line, Redefine, relaunched last fall. But when founders Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields decided to update the formulas on Soothe, the brand's […]
Telehealth has the potential to expand access to care to previously underserved populations. However, it also has the possible side effect of worsening health disparities – and it’s vital, stakeholders say, to make changes to address that dynamic as soon as possible. “The pandemic brought telehealth to the forefront of everybody’s mind,” said Dr. […]
In clinical trials, a time-honored but old-school way to determine if TB is being knocked out by antibiotics involves having study participants cough up phlegm for a sputum culture, a test that can gauge whether the bacteria are succumbing to—or resisting—treatment. Sputum cultures are widely used to determine the amount of active bacteria among trial […]
Being pregnant is an exciting time in one’s life. From that first positive pregnancy test and baby announcement to the first kicks, every day of the 40 or so weeks can feel like a new adventure. But that adventure also comes with a lot of worries and concerns. During an ultrasound, a doctor reviews different […]
Researchers from the University of Bath’s Centre for Pain Research have contributed to a major international review into the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids when used to treat pain, including chronic pain in children and adults. Conducted for the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and recently published across 13 linked scientific articles […]
The outbreak of the pandemic itself and the subsequent containment measures have taken a toll on the mental health of individuals by Dr Aparna Joshi “I haven’t been able to meet my wife and my baby since the lockdown. I am stuck, away from them and keep worrying about their safety. Being stuck indoors, while […]
To call '70s-meets-modern shag haircuts one of the biggest hair trends of 2021 would be accurate — but it would be oversimplifying how it has steadily, stealthily crept onto our Instagram search pages over the last few years. The layers, the disconnected pieces framing the face, the subtly tapered ends and fuller crown, the long […]
Most people try fasting with one goal in mind: losing weight. But science has also discovered health benefits linked to whole-day, alternate-day, and time-restricted fasting, says Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., the registered dietitian that helped develop the new book The Men’s Health Guide to Intermittent Fasting. Scientists speculate that the benefits of short-term fasts may come […]
Diabetes expert reveals rise of cases in children during pandemic When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Diabetes […]
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days. The United States reached the grim milestone on Dec. 14, but has a larger population than Brazil. On Wednesday, Brazil’s health […]
