What Does It Mean When Your Eyelids Are Dry?
Dry eyelids are a condition that can cause the thin-skinned lids of one’s peepers to become flaky, red, or itchy. This delicate area can become irritated for many reasons, ranging from environmental conditions to an underlying health issue or even…
Read MoreChildren’s preventive healthcare costs dropped under ACA: study
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) dramatically increased children’s preventive healthcare while reducing out-of-pocket costs, according to a new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study found that checkups with out-of-pocket costs dropped…
Read MoreCovid vaccine: Dr Jarvis says ‘blood clots happen all the time’ – AstraZeneca side effects
Dr Sarah Jarvis discusses impact of vaccine rollout on GPs 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…
Read MoreA Single-County Measles Outbreak Cost Millions, Study Finds
A measles outbreak that infected 72 people in Washington State cost approximately $3.4 million, including costs of the public health response, medical treatment expenses, and productivity losses, according to a study published online March 12 in Pediatrics. With measles outbreaks…
Read More‘Healthy’ Plant-Based Diet Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk
Maintaining a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk for both total stroke and ischemic stroke, results from a study of three large cohorts suggest. A plant-based diet was not associated with risk for hemorrhagic stroke, however, and…
Read MoreExclusive: Dr. Deborah Birx, former Trump coronavirus coordinator, to join Texas air purifier maker
Slideshow ( 2 images )WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Dr. Deborah Birx, the former Trump White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator, will join ActivePure Technology, a Texas manufacturer that says its products reduce COVID-19 on surfaces and in the air, the company…
Read MoreNearly 20% of Lupus Patients Have Severe Infection in First Decade After Diagnosis
People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experienced significantly higher rates of first severe infections, a higher number of severe infections overall, and greater infection-related mortality, compared with controls, based on data from a population-based cohort study of more than 30,000…
Read MoreHere’s What The New Moon On March 13 Means For Your Zodiac Sign
Most people know the full moon is a major celestial event that holds immense meaning for those who believe in astrology and in many forms of spirituality. But a lesser known moon phase of equal importance and significance is the…
Read MoreThe Future of the Post Pandemic Gym
From the first moment public health departments realized the Covid-19 pandemic was a real threat, just about everyone’s lifestyle was radically changed. For those who spent their their pre-pandemic time and energy committed to honing their physical fitness, this was…
Read MoreThe Problematic Truth About Subscription Boxes
After all these years of trying to think outside the box, companies have turned to the box — the subscription box, that is. These monthly, quarterly, or annual services have popped up in a variety of different areas. Clothing, food,…
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