Jan 31, 22:00

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 9:21 PM Health - Republicans Assail Vaccine and Mandates With Misleading Claims       The House debated for hours on Tuesday before voting for measures that would end a public health emergency and a vaccine mandate for some health care workers.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 9:11 PM Health - What the end of the COVID-19 emergencies in the US means       The Biden administration said it intends to let the COVID-19 emergency declaration expire May 11. But what benefits will end once that happens?

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:59 PM Health - NYC children's vaccination rates dropped during pandemic: mayor's report       Vaccinations among children aged 19 to 35 months dropped to 59.2% last summer and fall, compared to 64.5% during the same period in 2021, the city Health Department said

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:35 PM Health - AARP life insurance review: Is it good, worth it, and how much does it cost?       Insider's experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money. In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners , however, our...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:35 PM Health - How costs for Covid tests and treatments will change after federal emergency declarations end       The White House has announced an expiration date for the Covid-related national and public health emergencies. After that, consumers may face new costs.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:31 PM Health - Cook County residents of color are more financially vulnerable, new report finds       In Cook County, residents of color are more likely to struggle paying for their basic needs, according to a new report by the Financial Health Network and The Chicago Community...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:29 PM Health - Nags Head clinic central to the development of climate resiliency tools for frontline clinics nationwide       Climate change is impacting patients in a growing number of ways, from health hazards in flood waters to issues with access to care.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:05 PM Health - Opioid Response Team launches as alternative for Chicago overdose emergencies       Teams combining paramedics and recovery specialists will now respond to some Chicago 911 calls for overdose emergencies, the Chicago Department of Public Health said.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 7:49 PM Students wrestle with mental health: report       Reinvigorating the educational workforce and addressing students' mental health are among the priorities of top state education officials, as schools still struggle to recover...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 7:49 PM Health - Migraine study: Boston researchers find migraines tied to higher risk for pregnancy complications       Women suffering from migraines could be at an increased risk for pregnancy complications, according to Boston researchers in a new study. The Brigham and Women's Hospital...

WebMD Health Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:55 PM Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals        Researchers found that compared with women of color in office jobs, hair stylists had higher levels of various chemicals in their urine.

Dignity Health Medical Groups Blog Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:47 PM Dignity Health Advanced Imaging Opens New Folsom Location | DHMG Blog       Dignity Health Advanced Imaging (DHAI) is proud to announce a new site located at 1050 Iron Point, in Folsom. This convenient location services the Folsom, El Dorado Hills and greater Sacramento communities, providing residents with increased access to high-quality imaging services. The clinic is now seeing patients, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jan 31, 14:00

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:33 PM Covid Public Health Emergencies Will End May 11, White House Says       The Biden administration will bring the years-long Covid-19 emergency declarations to an end on May 11, the White House announced Monday, as part of a pivot to treat the...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:31 PM The professor who wrote the book on digital surveillance says that Elon Musk's Twitter takeover means our political stability, health and sanity come down to one man: 'I regard this as fundamentally intolerable'       Shoshana Zuboff calls Musk and Zuckerberg "information oligarchs" and thinks decision-making power lying with a few top-ranked executives can threaten democracy.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:17 PM These benefits will disappear when Biden ends COVID-19 national and public health emergencies in May       President Joe Biden intends to end the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11, the White House said Monday. That means that many Americans could have to...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:17 PM Monterey Park offering additional mental-health resources, counseling for residents       The city of Monterey Park wants its residents to know about all the resources available for mental health support and counseling as the city continues to recover from the mass...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:13 PM Health - Utah Latest State To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Minors: Here's Where It's Restricted- And May Be Soon       The 27 page law amends four existing health care laws and enacts four more to regulate healthcare for trans youth.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:11 PM These benefits will disappear when Biden ends COVID-19 national and public health emergencies in May       President Joe Biden intends to end the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11, the White House said Monday. That means that many Americans could have to...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:03 PM How to Find a Therapist or Mental Health Provider       Tips and tricks to get help now.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:59 PM Health - Former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger of Minnesota dies at 88       The Minnesota Republican served three terms and championed health care reform and protecting rights for disabled people, including the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:49 PM Health - "Each Film I Make Will Require New and Different Ways of Thinking": Editor Luke Lorentzen on A Still Small Voice       An aspiring chaplain must complete her yearlong residency at NYC's Mount Sinai Hospital during a particularly dark period for public health in A Still Small Voice, the latest...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:27 PM Americans spend the most on health care compared to other high-income countries but aren't living longer, more healthy lives       The U.S. has the lowest life expectancy and the highest maternal mortality rates compared to other high-income countries.

WebMD Health Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:10 PM Marriage Could Be a 'Buffer' Against Dementia        A new study suggests people who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia.

WebMD Health Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:05 PM People With Autism May Feel Pain More Intensely: Study        New research suggests.people who have autism feel pain at a higher intensity than others, which is the opposite of what many believe to be true.

WebMD Health Tuesday, January 31, 2023 10:36 AM New Book Explores Why Trust Is Vital For Doctors, Patients        In How Medicine Works and When It Doesn't, F. Perry Wilson, MD, guides readers through the murky and often treacherous landscape of modern medicine.

Mark's Daily Apple Tuesday, January 31, 2023 11:00 AM What Is Cryotherapy And Should You Try It?       Technically, "cryotherapy" refers to any method of using cold therapeutically. Icing a sprained ankle, freezing off a wart, or sitting in an ice bath after a game of Ultimate Frisbee are all forms of cryotherapy. Today, though, I'm using the term cryotherapy to refer specifically to whole-body and partial-body cryotherapy chambers. Cryotherapy chambers use electric cooling or liquid nitrogen to expose users to super-chilled air in order to achieve various (supposed) benefits. The technology dates back to the late 1970s, and it used to be pretty niche, reserved mostly for top-level athletes and people with specialized medical needs. Now, cryo centers have popped up all over the place, and you can easily book yourself an appointment for any old reason.  Even if you've never visited one yourself, you can probably picture what I'm talking about here. A cryo chamber usually looks like a person-sized tin can that you stand up or lie down in, sort of reminiscent of polio-era iron lungs. You might go in with your entire body (whole-body cryo), or your head might stick out the top (partial-body cryo). Sometimes, though, a cryotherapy chamber is just a small room. The air inside isn't just cold. It's really, really cold, typically between -200 and -300 degrees Fahrenheit, or below -100 degrees Celsius. (You can also do targeted cryotherapy using a wand to blast a small area with cold air. I won't be talking about that today because most research focuses on chambers.)  I've extolled the virtues of cold therapy before. Cold exposure is a simple and, I'd argue, adaptive way to fight inflammation, boost immunity, and build mental and physical fortitude. My modalities of choice are cold plunges and taking advantage of cold weather, but cryotherapy potentially offers many, maybe even all, of the same benefits.  The questions at hand today are whether cryotherapy chambers are worth trying and whether they offer anything special compared to other types of cold therapy. How Does Cryotherapy Work? When you go in for a cryotherapy session, you'll strip down to only the bare essentials needed to protect your extremities and delicate bits (socks, shoes, or booties, gloves, underwear, and, if your head is in the chamber, ear covering and face mask). After a brief cool-down session, you step into the chamber. Due to the extreme temperature, the session will last only one to three minutes, never more than five minutes. When exposed to very cold stimuli, several important things happen in the body: Vasoconstriction, which pulls blood toward the core and improves blood oxygenation and subsequent delivery of oxygen to muscles. When applied to an injured area, this prevents blood from pooling at the site and helps prevent secondary injury.  Anti-inflammatory response, characterized by lower pro-inflammatory and higher anti-inflammatory markers. Analgesic effects to reduce pain. Lowered oxidative stress. Autonomic nervous system stimulation, or activation of the "rest-digest-repair" nervous system, as evidenced by changes in HRV and catecholamines (stress hormones).  None of these is unique to cryotherapy chambers. Any type of cold exposure … Continue reading "What Is Cryotherapy And Should You Try It?" The post What Is Cryotherapy And Should You Try It? appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple.

Jan 31, 06:00

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 5:07 AM Health - Editorial: Absurdity flourishes in 2023       The day could soon come when you can place a bet on a sporting event while smoking a joint and munching on psychedelic mushrooms. Absurd? A new hotline was launched yesterday...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 4:47 AM Health - The CEO of TikTok will testify before Congress amid security concerns about the app       TikTok has been under scrutiny in recent years about its privacy and security practices and its effect on young people's mental health. Various bans of the app have been...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 4:41 AM Health - Harvard professor emerita says Elon Musk's Twitter takeover is 'fundamentally intolerable' and a threat to political stability       Shoshana Zuboff called Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter "fundamentally intolerable" in regards to its impact on democracy. Till Rimmele/Getty Images Data privacy expert Shoshana...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:37 AM Health - The White House is turning up the heat on insurance companies for fake charges and sees a $4.7 billion windfall over 10 years       Health and Human Services hasn't been charging for diagnoses that aren't reflected in Medicare Advantage patients' medical records. That's changing.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:23 AM Health - Researchers discover the fast food link to fatty liver disease       A first-of-its-kind study suggests fast food can have a direct impact on your liver health as well.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:01 AM Health - Ants Can Sniff Out Cancer       Supersmeller ants quickly learn to recognize tumors' signatures in mouse urine

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 2:57 AM Biden administration to end COVID public health emergency in May       Move would restructure federal response to treat virus as endemic public health threat, ending some government support.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:27 AM Health - Legislators debate the governor's power in states of emergency       In 2001, legislators gave the governor's office the ability to extend states of emergency and public health orders for long periods of time without input from the House or Senate.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:09 AM Health - Dear Abby: Dysfunctional family resents stable brother       Dear Abby: My two siblings and I were raised by an abusive, alcoholic father. Predictably, it has adversely affected our mental health. One sibling struggles with alcoholism...

Health feed - News BreaK Monday, January 30, 2023 11:31 PM Health - Hopewell Elementary illness outbreak blamed on norovirus       A release from the state Department of Health cited a very contagious, diarrhea-causing virus as the cause of an outbreak that led to 50 absences in December.