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New Study Shows UV Dryers For Gel Manicures May Damage The DNA In Your Hands

January 31, 2023

A new study published in Nature Communications shows that getting frequent gel manicures using UV nail polish dryers can cause damage to the DNA in our hands, and potentially lead to skin cancer.

Social Isolation Linked to Higher Risk of Developing Dementia

January 19, 2023

A recent study found that the risk of developing dementia is 27% higher among older adults who lack regular social contact and interaction with others.

CDC Says Monkeypox Is Unlikely To Be Eradicated Anytime Soon

October 3, 2022

According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, domestic transmission of the monkeypox virus is unlikely to be eliminated anytime soon.

How To Stay Healthy Against The Flu And Covid-19 This Fall

September 27, 2022

According to reports from a Salt Lake City newspaper, doctors are gearing up for a severe flu season in the coming months after Australia’s season just ended. The US often looks at Australia to predict what the states might experience during a typical flu season.

One Homecare Consultant’s Journey To Helping Others Succeed While Growing Along The Way | Mevlude Markashi, Markashi Home Health Consulting

February 1, 2023

We all want to get to a place of personal and professional success in life. Mevlude “Mev” Markashi is a home healthcare consultant who has over 25 years of experience in healthcare. While she now spends her work days helping companies grow and develop into well functioning successful businesses that care for patients at home, she’s worn many hats throughout her career that have given her a sense of fulfillment we all could learn from.

How A Psychologist Elicits Emotions That Create Progress In Therapy | Dr. James Ascough

January 18, 2023

Therapy can be a very effective method of addressing psychological problems, but one size shoe — or in this case, technique — does not fit all. Psychologist Dr. James Ascough, a longtime student of autonomic nervous system arousal, noticed this dilemma when clients would discuss problems and situations, but would not show much in the way of feelings or arousal of any kind, ultimately resulting in what he believed to be a disappointing lack of growth and progress in the sessions.

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US Task Force Recommends All Adults Under 65 Be Screened for Anxiety

September 12, 2022

New York Declares State of Emergency After Finding Polio Virus in Wastewater

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Study Finds Regular Physical Activity Could Reduce Covid-19 Risk

August 23, 2022

According to a data analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, regular exercise can lower the risk of developing Covid-19 or getting seriously ill when one contracts the virus. The data suggests that about 20 minutes of exercise a day yielded the greatest results.

60,000 People Have Died In China From Covid-19 Since December

January 16, 2023

Around 60,000 individuals in China have died from Covid-19 since early December when the country abandoned its strict “zero Covid” policy.

U.S. Declares Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency

August 7, 2022

On Thursday, the federal government declared the ongoing monkeypox outbreak — which has now affected 7,012 Americans — a public health emergency in an attempt to help strengthen responses. With that declaration, additional money will be directed toward resources for the virus.

New Study States Common Treatment For Arthritis May Accelerate Disease Progression

December 30, 2022

At a recent meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, the findings of two recent studies were presented, which stated that corticosteroid injections, a common treatment used for those with osteoarthritis, could actually accelerate the progression of the disease.

Following Unanimous Vote, CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

July 22, 2022

Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the CDC, allowing it to hit the public. Unlike Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines, Novavax's utilizes lab-made spike protein copies and adjuvant, which might be more appealing to those unsure of mRNA technology.

According to WHO, Monkeypox Cases Have Risen 77% In A Week

July 8, 2022

On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 77% weekly increase in the number of lab-confirmed monkeypox cases, contributing to more than 7,000 total reported cases worldwide in 54 locations.

A Small Cancer Trial Resulted In Remission For Every Patient Involved

June 12, 2022

In a new research trial of 18 rectal cancer patients, every individual involved who took the same drug found themselves in remission for their illness. The cancer vanished in every single patient, meaning the cancer was undetectable by physical exam, endoscopy, MRI scans, and PET scans.

Florida Officials Investigating U.S.’ Third Possible Monkeypox Case

May 24, 2022

Florida health officials are currently investigating what they call a "presumptive" monkeypox case, which would make it the third possible case in the U.S. as the disease continues to see afflictions worldwide. Two days before the announcement of the investigation, the CDC issued a health advisory regarding recent cases in the United States.

FDA Places Strict Limits On Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine

May 11, 2022

“We recognize that the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine still has a role in the current pandemic response in the United States and across the global community. Today’s action demonstrates the robustness of our safety surveillance systems and our commitment to ensuring that science and data guide our actions.”

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New Study Shows UV Dryers For Gel Manicures May Damage The DNA In Your Hands

Social Isolation Linked to Higher Risk of Developing Dementia

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One Homecare Consultant’s Journey To Helping Others Succeed While Growing Along The Way | Mevlude Markashi, Markashi Home Health Consulting

How A Psychologist Elicits Emotions That Create Progress In Therapy | Dr. James Ascough

US Task Force Recommends All Adults Under 65 Be Screened for Anxiety

New York Declares State of Emergency After Finding Polio Virus in Wastewater

Mysterious Disease Plagues Argentina And Claims Third Victim

A Single-Dose ‘Polypill’ Found To Be A Life Saving Drug

Study Finds Regular Physical Activity Could Reduce Covid-19 Risk

60,000 People Have Died In China From Covid-19 Since December

U.S. Declares Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency

New Study States Common Treatment For Arthritis May Accelerate Disease Progression

Following Unanimous Vote, CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

According to WHO, Monkeypox Cases Have Risen 77% In A Week

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