More Brits exercise because of mental health benefit rather than to get in shape, survey reveals 54 per cent of Brits surveyed said they hit the gym to boost their mental health READ MORE: I’m a physiotherapist. This is what’s behind your knee pain Exercise may now be more about the mental health benefits than getting […]
Patients with Parkinson’s disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their disease. “There are patients who don’t even disclose the disease to family members because they’re afraid that the children may change […]
Four genetic variants have been identified that are associated with an increased risk for developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Neurological Association, held from Sept. 9 to 12 in Philadelphia. Eli Hatchwell, M.D., Ph.D., from Population Bio UK Inc. in Begbroke, England, and colleagues […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Buying sex toys used to mean either sitting through a “passion party” or braving a brick and mortar “adult” store where everyone seemed embarrassed to be there. Thankfully, the internet has revolutionized the way people buy sex toys, offering […]
Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemours Kids Health. The medical organization suggests starting with proper equipment. Use it, but also make sure the safety gear […]
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Hospitals in the United States may quote vastly different prices for their services—depending on how you find that information, according to a new study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine. In this cross-sectional study of 60 U.S. hospitals, there was a significant difference in prices found online and those given over the phone to “secret […]
Photo: Regenstrief Institute Patients seeking neurologic care can face physical, geographical and financial challenges as they deal with chronic and disabling conditions. Telehealth is offering one way forward. In one of the largest studies of outpatient general teleneurology care, a team led by Dr. Linda S. Williams, a research scientist at the Regenstrief Institute and […]
Tennessee last year spent $48 million on a single drug, Humira — about $62,000 for each of the 775 patients who were covered by its employee health insurance program and receiving the treatment. So when nine Humira knockoffs, known as biosimilars, hit the market for as little as $995 a month, the opportunity for savings […]
Plenty of perks come along with earning a physician’s salary, but a low tax rate isn’t among them. Medscape’s Physicians and Taxes Report 2023 shows that last year, doctors paid an average of nearly $100,000 in state and federal taxes, and three quarters of them thought that they were paying too much to Uncle Sam. […]
