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COVID-19 is over. What now? 2023

HHS lifted its COVID-19 public health emergency earlier this month. Deb Houry, MD, MPH, CDC’s chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science, cautioned that the dangerous respiratory infection is still present. The CDC will keep vaccinating against COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. Dr. Houry said doctors will help educate patients and the public about…

Natural mosquito repellents: Better and safer? 2023

Chemical mosquito repellents have been extensively used, but worries about their health dangers and environmental effects have inspired a search for safer and more effective alternatives. However, health and environmental concerns have motivated a search for safer and more effective alternatives. We’ll investigate natural mosquito repellents to see if they’re safer and as effective. Discover…

Decentralizing Clinical Trials Can Improve Healthcare 2023

We need additional clinical trials as medical research improves. Trial delays are problematic. Academic medical facilities, which are centralized, host most trials. Not all hospitals undertake studies, therefore an eligible patient may not be near a study, which is a major barrier to care. According to CenterWatch, 85% of clinical studies fail to recruit enough…

Preventive medicine using wearable devices 2023

Wearable health equipment is a show. To calculate, 300-year-old Chinese wore an abacus ring with seven rods and seven beads on each rod. Edward Thorpe invented the Roulette Shoe, the first wearable computer, in 1961 to beat casino roulette tables. Back to the Future II’s scientific component or evident peek into daily life in 2015,…

Long-term air pollution affects cardiometabolic health. 2023

Long-term air pollution exposure affects cardiometabolic health indicators, according to a recent Environment International Journal study. Background Air pollution increases cardiovascular disease and mortality. Despite the likelihood that early-life air pollution exposure might lead to cardiovascular disease risk factors, little research has examined the connection between chronic air pollution exposure and cardiovascular health indicators in…

Toxic emotional interactions 2023

The patterns exhibited by our relationships have an effect on our emotional wellbeing. While healthy patterns promote emotional and mental well-being, detrimental patterns can leave us feeling exhausted. “Be aware of the patterns within your relationships. These patterns will give you insight into whether your needs are being met, whether the relationship is beneficial for…

World Thyroid Day: How does gut health affect thyroid? 2023

The thyroid is a crucial organ in the body that produces the essential thyroid hormone. This hormone is essential for many fundamental bodily processes, including metabolism and growth. Insufficiency or excess of thyroid hormone causes thyroid diseases, which increase the risk of other aspects of health, such as menstruation, gastrointestinal issues, and cardiovascular health. This…

North Macedonia Child and adolescent mental health training for primary care providers 2023

WHO and UNICEF are working in North Macedonia to enhance young people’s mental health by 2030 and minimize mental health sufferers’ suffering. WHO trained primary health care (PHC) workers and pediatricians to improve mental health services for young people nationwide as part of the collaborative effort. “As part of the UNICEF and WHO Joint Programme…

Aspirus emphasizes social factors during mental health month 2023

Call 988 for mental health help. One in 10 kids and teenagers have serious depression that interferes with their daily life. The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health reports rising anxiety, sadness, and suicide rates among children and teenagers. Aspirus Social Worker Debbie Merkel considers it a crisis. Youth mental health is in crisis nationally.…

Indian Celebrities’ Health Trend: Fermented Foods 2023

Fermented foods are a health trend among Bollywood celebs. Rich Indians love these nutritious dishes. Celebrities are eating probiotic foods like kefir, kimchi, tempeh, miso, and sauerkraut to improve gut health and general wellness. Fermented foods will become more popular in India as celebrities’ social media impact grows. We’ll explore Indian celebrities’ favorite fermented foods…