Health News

New Insight Into How Dry Eyes Can Weaken Corneas
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 2:00 pm
Researchers studying dry eye disease in mice have found that the condition can alter how the cornea heals itself. They ...
stltoday.com

These grim figures show that the ransomware problem isn't going away
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 1:44 pm
The figures on the number of government, education and healthcare sector organizations hit by ransomware attacks have been detailed by ...
zdnet.com

XBB.1.5, a more contagious variant, now accounts for over 40% of COVID cases
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 1:15 pm
XBB.1.5 makes up more than 40% of cases, the CDC says. While it's more contagious, experts say it seems not to ...
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Midland Health provides update on financial challenges
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:56 pm
Midland Health operating revenue increased $22.9 million while operating expenses increased by $23.4 million with contract labor representing $16.9 million of the overall ...
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New CEO to lead multi-hospital medical center campus
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:39 pm
Methodist Healthcare has named Ryan Simpson as CEO of its flagship hospital campus in the South Texas Medical Center. The ...
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Geron's blood cancer drug succeeds in late-stage study, shares surge
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:26 pm
Geron Corp said on Wednesday its experimental blood cancer drug helped more patients achieve independence from blood transfusions when compared ...
reuters.com

The 'breakthrough' obesity drugs that have stunned researchers
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:21 pm
A class of drugs that quash hunger have shown striking results in trials and in practice. But can they help ...
nature.com

A Mass Extinction Is Taking Place in the Human Gut
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:09 pm
To preserve humankinds diverse bacteria, scientists are harvesting, freezing, and storing poop from around the world.
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What to know about the Mediterranean diet, ranked best diet of 2023
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:04 pm
For the past six years, the Mediterranean diet has won the title of best overall diet in U.S. News ...
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Why are women less likely to survive cardiac arrest than men?
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:59 am
A 5-year research project suggests that women are less likely to survive cardiac arrest than men in part because they ...
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Celebs endorse programs that might help you keep your New Year's resolutions
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:59 am
Marie Osmond, long a spokesperson for Nutrisystem, is teaming up with the weight-loss company on a program geared specifically towards ...
bizjournals.com

12 workouts to try in 2023
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:59 am
If youre looking for a way to get fit, there is no shortage of opinions about clever regimens to try. ...
chicagotribune.com

What is commotio cordis? Traumatic injury that may have led to Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:50 am
When he was hit in that chest anteriorly, as hard as he was, its a phenomenon known as commotio cordis. ...
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What to do if someone is in cardiac arrest
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:45 am
If you suspect that someone has gone into cardiac arrest, there are some simple steps you can take right away ...
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Unclaimed bodies buried in PNG mass grave
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:36 am
The bodies were found decaying in an outdoor shed and almost half were children.
msn.com

Gregg Wallace motivated to keep fit by younger wife who 'revolutionised' his life
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:35 am
Wallace said he thinks there are three horsemen of the get-fat apocalypse snacking, takeaways and alcohol.
sports.yahoo.com

Uncle says Damar Hamlin had to be resuscitated twice
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:26 am
The uncle of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin revealed that he needed to be resuscitated twice after he collapsed during ...
thehill.com

North Texas COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations on the rise
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:20 am
North Texas COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations are climbing as the region endures an early and unpredictable respiratory virus season. No ...
dallasnews.com

There are health benefits to skipping booze during "Dry January"
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:17 am
She decided to try "Dry January," a month-long sobriety challenge. She even hired Molly Desch, a "sobriety coach". "Dry January ...
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More than 2,000 flu cases between October and Christmas in Boone County. Vaccination clinic planned
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 11:16 am
The number of cases of influenza continue to rise in Boone County. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health ...
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