How to help children cope with COVID-19 stress
A doctor said the pandemic has changed the way children "typically grow, learn, play, behave, interact, and manage emotions" The second wave of the coronavirus infection has left people discouraged and anxious. In many parts of the country, there is…
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Nurses could fix leaky bladders – by injecting them with BOTOX
Nurses could end the misery of five million Britons suffering from leaky bladders – by injecting them with BOTOX Specialist clinics are needed to tackle urinary incontinence, field experts claim Botox stops random bladder muscle contractions that can cause leaks…
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Hair loss treatment: Nutritional supplements cause ‘consistent improvements’ in hair loss
Hair loss: Dr Ranj discusses causes of male pattern baldness 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…
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A Weight Loss Coach Shared the Moment That Motivated Him Lose 240 Pounds
In a recent episode of the transformation series Brand New Me, Matt Briggs shared how he began to put on weight as a teenager when his mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and continued to use food as a coping…
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One billion Covid jabs: a pin-prick of hope for humanity
On December 8, 90-year-old British woman Margaret Keenan, resplendent in her Christmas T-shirt, received the Western world’s first COVID vaccination—a chink of light at the end of the tunnel for humanity after a devastating pandemic year. Six months on, nearly…
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As Europe reopens, ICU teams stick with the sick and dying
PARIS — Cradling the head of the deeply sedated COVID-19 patient like a precious jewel in his hands, Dr. Alexy Tran Dinh steered his intensive-care nurses through the delicate process of rolling the woman off her stomach and onto her…
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The Secret Code In Walmart’s Price Tags
When you shop at Walmart, you’ve probably noticed that not every item ends in .99 (think $14.99 or $2.99). In fact, you might find some items that have odd numbers at the end of the price tag, like $9.97 or…
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Data Confirm Benefit of Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pooled clinical-trial data show that teprotumumab improves eye bulging and double vision in patients with active thyroid eye disease, with most patients having long-lasting responses. The data clearly show that teprotumumab “mitigates varying levels of…
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California Goes From Worst to First in Virus Infections
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning…
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Belgium warns intensive care units buckling
Belgium’s health ministry warned Friday intensive care units are struggling to cope with a third wave of coronavirus infections—but authorities still stuck to plans to ease restrictions. Health official Marcel Van der Auwera said intensive care staff were “exhausted, pushed…
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