[ad_1] For decades, hospitals have been trying to get their hands washed by doctors, nurses and other people and to prevent the spread of germs. But a new study suggests that they might also want to extend their efforts to their patients. Fourteen percent of the 399 hospital patients tested in the study had antibiotic-resistant … Read more
[ad_1] Smoking has been the leading preventable cause of cancer for decades and still kills more than 500,000 people a year in the United States. But obesity is about to take the lead, as Americans' waistlines continue to widen as smoking falls. The change could occur within five to ten years, said Otis Brawley, a … Read more
[ad_1] Wash your hands thoroughly the next time you visit a petting zoo. A new study presented this weekend at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, showed that children's zoos can create a diverse reservoir of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR), which can lead to to extremely virulent drug … Read more
[ad_1] The blooming spring flowers mark the beginning of spring, but for millions of people, they also indicate the beginning of misery: season of allergies and asthma. Itchy and watery eyes; sneezing, runny nose; coughing and wheezing are triggered by an excessive reaction of the body to pollen. Every spring, trees and grasses release billions … Read more
[ad_1] Photo: Pixabay One study indicates that employees who make themselves smile at work may drink more after work. A team of researchers from Penn State and the University of Buffalo investigated the consumption patterns of people who work with the public or clients, such as food services and nursing. "They found a connection between … Read more
[ad_1] Mothers are waiting for measles immunization at a health center in Larintsena, Madagascar, on March 21, 2019. While the island country is facing the largest measles outbreak in its history, the number of cases exceeds largely 115,000 people. ((AP Photo / Laetitia Bezain)) Madagascar is currently facing the largest measles epidemic in its history, … Read more
[ad_1] Lose weight, feel good – and all without spending hours preparing your meals. Healthy, nutritious smoothies that are low in sugar and rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals provide a simple, stress-free way to get your daily nutrition dose without breaking your calorie supply. Here are six detox smoothies that you should do … Read more
[ad_1] One in three of us takes a vitamin supplement each day – but new research warns against wasting money. The health-conscious British spent about £ 442 million on a wide range of supplements, including fish oils, multivitamins, enzymes and amino acids. Getty – Contributor One in three Britons daily consume vitamin supplements, but a … Read more
[ad_1] (New Atlas) Scientific research continues to reveal interesting links between the gut microbiome and human health, ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder and autoimmune diseases. Another example is the emerging links between intestinal health and autism, with an exciting new study demonstrating that enhancing microbial diversity through stool transplants can dramatically reduce its … Read more
[ad_1] A public health emergency has been declared in New York, as it addresses one of the largest measles outbreaks in decades, centered on the ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. Unvaccinated people living in certain postcodes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will need to be vaccinated against measles, and those who do not comply will face violations … Read more