Jan 24, 20:00

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 6:09 PM Pa. hospitals call on Shapiro to address state's health care worker shortage, said to be among worst in nation       Pennsylvania hospitals say the state has severe shortages of health care professionals and they want Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Legislature to act.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 6:07 PM Health - Florida eyes banning TikTok at state universities       TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - University officials in Florida are considering a possible ban on TikTok that could block students from using the popular application on 12 campuses across...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 6:03 PM Health - Father-Daughter Pride: CTA bus advertisement is tribute to family's work ethic       CHICAGO - Every once in a while, serendipity knocks at your door. For Dr. Emeline Ramos, that knock came not once, but twice. "First I was hired as a pediatrician at IWS Family...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:47 PM Health - Results released in girl's request for DNA evidence of Santa       CUMBERLAND, R.I. - The Rhode Island Department of Health says it was not able "to definitively confirm or refute the presence of Santa" in a young girl's home after she...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:19 PM Health - Massachusetts doctor on streamlining COVID vaccine schedule       Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health, talks about the possibility of a single COVID vaccine each year, similar to the flu shot.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:59 PM Health - Jacque Vaughn, Kevin Durant feel there is no Nets-76ers rivalry       According to both head coach Jacque Vaughn and star forward Kevin Durant, there is no true rivalry between the Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers. It's hard to believe given the...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:09 PM Health - MPs call for probe into massive spike in deaths       Nearly 3,000 more Britons are dying than average on a weekly basis, and it's not Covid-19 that's responsible Troubled by national statistics showing 20% excess deaths per week...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:07 PM Health - Lawmakers to codify abortion rights in state constitution, sending it to voters       ALBANY, N.Y. - The next decision will be with voters on whether New York will enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The state Assembly and state Senate were...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 3:45 PM FDA proposes new lead limits for baby food to reduce potential risks to children's health       Lead exposure can impair brain development and the nervous system, resulting in learning disabilities, lower IQ and behavioral difficulties.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 3:25 PM Health - Thorns Fire Two Staffers After NWSL Investigations       The team announced the firings of the athletic trainer and an assistant coach Tuesday. Following two NWSL investigations into claims of misconduct, the Thorns announced that...

WebMD Health Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:47 PM The FDA Wants an Annual COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know        A national advisory committee is expected to vote Thursday on whether Americans should pivot to an annual COVID-19 shot (like a flu shot) vs. periodic booster shots. WebMD asks health experts your most pressing questions about a possible switch to a yearly shot.

WebMD Health Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:06 PM Your Weight Could Alter Vitamin D's Effect on Health        Vitamin D is widely promoted for better health, but if you're overweight, you might not reap the benefits.

WebMD Health Tuesday, January 24, 2023 2:38 PM Healing and Rebuilding Your Life After a Spouse's Suicide        Losing a loved one to suicide is a loss like no other. Unlike other causes of death (like illnesses or accidents), which happen to the person, suicide is an act performed by the person who has chosen death, leaving bereaved survivors with guilt and haunting questions.

Jan 24, 14:00

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:35 PM Health - Treasury takes another 'extraordinary' step on debt limit       WASHINGTON - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a letter Tuesday to congressional leaders saying she's suspending the reinvestment of some federal bonds in a government...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:33 PM Health - Obamacare enrollment increased for 2023 coverage in Maryland with increases among Black, Hispanic residents       The number of Marylanders who enrolled in health coverage for 2023 through the state insurance exchange increased slightly from last year, to a record 182,166, the Maryland...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:29 PM Health - Bill advances in New Mexico to gird against climate crises       A legislative panel has advanced a bill to help local governments and tribal agencies plan in advance for climate-related threats to public health such as wildfires, flooding...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:25 PM Health - Singer Taylor Dayne Tells It From Her Heart       This week, Liz sits down with singer, songwriter, and actress Taylor Dayne for a conversation about her singing career and battle for her health. Taylor details how she got...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:21 PM Health - 3. Minnesota       Overall score : 0.715- Social and economic rank: 9- Physical environment rank: 22- Clinical care rank: 1- Behaviors rank: 5- Health outcomes rank: 3In Minnesota, heavy drinking...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:21 PM Health - 24. Alaska       Overall score : 0.131- Social and economic rank: 12- Physical environment rank: 43- Clinical care rank: 42- Behaviors rank: 15- Health outcomes rank: 30Alaska faces several...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:13 PM Health - Workplaces depend on highly sensitive people. Protecting them from burnout is essential for our future       Highly sensitive people are strong performers in the workplace. Their time and energy need to be protected.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:11 PM Cough syrups may be linked to more than 300 child deaths: World Health Organization       The World Health Organization is investigating the possible connection between contaminated cough syrups and the over 300 children who have died as a result of using the...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:01 PM Health - 42. Missouri       Overall score : -0.422- Social and economic rank: 41- Physical environment rank: 17- Clinical care rank: 29- Behaviors rank: 44- Health outcomes rank: 42The number of geriatric...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:01 PM Health - 43. Nevada       Overall score : -0.489- Social and economic rank: 35- Physical environment rank: 46- Clinical care rank: 45- Behaviors rank: 43- Health outcomes rank: 44Behavioral health is...

Mark's Daily Apple Tuesday, January 24, 2023 11:00 AM What Does Fiber Do, And Do You Need More?       The health world is fixated on fiber, constantly telling us how important fiber is and how we should all be eating more of it. Back in the day, our cultural obsession with fiber was all about being "regular." You had to load up on fiber to keep things moving, so to speak. Nothing was more important. So we started our days with bland, tooth-cracking breakfast cereal that tasted like tree bark and sparked no joy. But hey, it was loaded with fiber and therefore good for us, right?  I've long been skeptical of that particular story, mostly because every major health agency that recommends higher fiber intake also says that we should get much of that fiber from whole grains. And you know how I feel about that. If whole grains aren't essential (or even healthy, if you ask me), then how could the fiber they provide be essential? It doesn't add up.  Now, though, as we learn ever more about the emerging science of the microbiome, the fiber story is starting to shift. It's become less about pushing "roughage" through our colons to create bulkier, more impressive bowel movements (although some people still promote this supposed benefit). Certain types of fiber, it turns out, are essentially food for the microbes living in our guts.  The health (and composition) of the gut flora helps determine the health of the human host (that's you). It's not clear what exactly constitutes "healthy gut flora," and we're still teasing out exactly how it affects the various physiological functions, but we know we need them and we know they need to eat something to even have a chance at helping us. Not all fiber is created equal in this respect.  Thus, when it comes to fiber, it's important to understand what it does, what you want it to do, and what types are likely to be helpful or harmful.  Understanding the Types of Dietary Fiber The tricky thing about fiber is it's not a monolith. There are dozens of varieties. Some of them perform similar functions in the body, but others have extremely unique effects. We can't talk about fiber without understanding that the word describes a variety of compounds, and this leads to a lot of confusion. People make blanket statements that might be true for some types of fibers and incorrect for others.  Broadly speaking, fiber is any plant component that we eat but do not metabolize directly. Since we can't digest these materials, they pass through our small intestine without being broken down and absorbed—which means they make it to the lower reaches of the GI tract more or less intact. And this is important for reasons we'll discuss shortly.  There are various ways of classifying the different types of fiber, the most common one being insoluble versus soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber is a bulking agent, increasing the mass of the stool, which actually moves the stool more quickly through the intestines. Except for perhaps relieving constipation ("perhaps" because it doesn't … Continue reading "What Does Fiber Do, And Do You Need More?" The post What Does Fiber Do, And Do You Need More? appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple.

Jan 24, 06:00

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:37 AM Health - Michigan Stadium tunnel will widen without portable seating       ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan Stadium's lone tunnel - the site of altercations between players as they enter and exit the field - will be a little wider next season. The school...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:15 AM Health - A Dilemma for Governments: How to Pay for Million-Dollar Therapies       A wave of transformative but hugely expensive treatments is challenging the budgets of health systems in wealthy nations. Now countries with far fewer resources are wrestling...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:51 AM Health - 'There's a lot of exciting times ahead of us': Game-changing gene therapy for brain disorders is right around the corner       The EU and UK just approved a brain-delivered gene therapy for AADC deficiency, and PTC Therapeutics plans to seek U.S. approval for it this year.

Health feed - News BreaK Monday, January 23, 2023 11:51 PM Health - How to unplug from social media for a week? Omaha nonprofit creates groundbreaking workbook       Advocates: 'It's having a big impact on mental health'

Health feed - News BreaK Monday, January 23, 2023 11:09 PM Health - FDA mulls yearly Covid jabs       Some US health officials have voiced skepticism in a new vaccine strategy calling for annual shots tailored to particular viral variants The US Food and Drug Administration is...