The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on: July 10,2024 0

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on:July 10,2024 0

The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Central Florida hospitals

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: AI-generated imageCentral Florida's two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using Artificial Intelligen

Updated on: March 16,2024 15

The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Central Florida hospitals

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: AI-generated imageCentral Florida's two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using Artificial Intelligen

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

Toronto police data underreports cyclist and pedestrian injuries, study finds

by York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCycling and pedestrian injuries are severely underrepresented by police data, particularly those not involving a motor vehicle, according to&nb

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Toronto police data underreports cyclist and pedestrian injuries, study finds

by York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCycling and pedestrian injuries are severely underrepresented by police data, particularly those not involving a motor vehicle, according to&nb

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on:March 23,2024 11

Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a 'low-carb' diet?

by ThinkHealthy GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterest in low-carbohydrate (or "low-carb") diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consum

Updated on: March 23,2024 17

Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a 'low-carb' diet?

by ThinkHealthy GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterest in low-carbohydrate (or "low-carb") diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consum

Updated on:March 23,2024 17

What your blood can tell you about your health

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can

Updated on: March 18,2024 12

What your blood can tell you about your health

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can

Updated on:March 18,2024 12

Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

by Mike StobbeNeti pots are seen, Jan. 30, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, published a report that for the first time connects Acan

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

by Mike StobbeNeti pots are seen, Jan. 30, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, published a report that for the first time connects Acan

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Exploring how anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk

by University of BirminghamA, lead II ECG recordings from an unaffected individual (control) and a non-definite and definite ARVC patient. Individual cardiac cycles over a duration of 10s (

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Exploring how anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk

by University of BirminghamA, lead II ECG recordings from an unaffected individual (control) and a non-definite and definite ARVC patient. Individual cardiac cycles over a duration of 10s (

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award, often regarded as America’s most prestigious biomedical research accolade, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diseases.

Updated on: September 24,2024 0

The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award, often regarded as America’s most prestigious biomedical research accolade, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diseases.

Updated on:September 24,2024 0

Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome casinos continue to allow indoor smoking even as the share of Americans who smoke fell from about 21% in 2005 to 12% in 2021 and smo

Updated on: March 21,2024 14

Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome casinos continue to allow indoor smoking even as the share of Americans who smoke fell from about 21% in 2005 to 12% in 2021 and smo

Updated on:March 21,2024 14

Ageism and mistaken beliefs complicate acceptance of older adults' sexuality, finds study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 25% of the young adults surveyed in a recent study mistakenly believed that sexual activit

Updated on: March 23,2024 17

Ageism and mistaken beliefs complicate acceptance of older adults' sexuality, finds study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 25% of the young adults surveyed in a recent study mistakenly believed that sexual activit

Updated on:March 23,2024 17

Giving birth in Sweden: Outcomes are worse for foreign-born mothers

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSweden has consistently reported some of the lowest rates of maternal and child mortality in theworld. Unfortunately, t

Updated on: March 27,2024 18

Giving birth in Sweden: Outcomes are worse for foreign-born mothers

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSweden has consistently reported some of the lowest rates of maternal and child mortality in theworld. Unfortunately, t

Updated on:March 27,2024 18