AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo14 hours agoSimple pre-surgical protocol can help prevent dangerous post-surgical infectionsnews-medical.netA new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention …
AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo2 days agoFDA warns popular pain-relief creams may pose dangerous health risksscrippsnews.com - Scripps News StaffThe products in question contain high levels of lidocaine, and are typically used to alleviate some of the pain associated with cosmetic procedures. …
AvatarKam MeyerAvatarAvatar2 days agoModerna says new Covid vaccine showed stronger immune response than current shot in studyverified_publisherCNBC - Annika Kim ConstantinoModerna on Tuesday said a new version of its Covid vaccine triggered a stronger immune response against the virus than its current shot in a …
AvatarKam MeyerAvatarAvatar2 days agoThe Best Time to Take Vitamin D for Maximum Absorption, According to Health ExpertsEatingWell - Maria Laura Haddad-GarciaA doctor and dietitian break down what to consider as you choose when to take your dose. When it comes to the supplement aisle, multivitamins, …
AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoFirst-ever nasal spray protects against all COVID variantsthebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitUniversity of Helsinki researchers have developed a molecule that, when administered nasally, effectively prevents the disease caused by all known …
AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoGroundbreaking cholesterol discovery could prevent strokes and cardiovascular diseasethebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitResearchers at the University of Leicester, in collaboration with colleagues from the USA, China, and Australia, have made a groundbreaking discovery …
AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoAvoid Taking Ibuprofen If You Have These Medical Conditionshealthdigest.com - Beth BradfordPain sometimes comes on without much warning, such as a headache or stress-related muscle tension. You could grit your teeth and try to survive your …
AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoAre you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here's what ophthalmologists say you need to knowmyfox8.com - Allan Steigleman Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Florida(The Conversation) - Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have …
AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoCutting-edge new treatment for cataracts -- avoids the need for surgerythebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitIn a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled a new treatment for cataracts, a condition that has long been addressed solely through …
AvatarKam MeyerAvatarAvatar5 days agoPopular weight-loss drug Wegovy now approved for heart disease. Here's what we know.Live Science - By Sara ReardonThe FDA recently approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for preventing serious heart conditions in some people, but questions remain about how it works. The …
AvatarKam MeyerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoThink Twice Before Taking Ibuprofen If You Have This Medical Conditionhealthdigest.com - Erin MarieWhen dealing with everyday aches or soreness, many of us run for over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relief medications like ibuprofen. The drug can be an …
AvatarKam MeyerAvatarAvatar5 days agoExpert Warns 'Hot Tub Lung' Is a Real Condition – And So Are The Risksverified_publisherScienceAlert - Dan BaumgardtA friend of mine recently lost her security deposit at the holiday home she and her fellow hens were renting for a weekend. Why? Well, she dropped a …