The color of your urine can serve as an indication of your health. (Photo: Getty Images)Whether you're the Queen of England or a newborn, everyone pees. The average person flushes five to six times a day, but most people don't…
RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — As politicians debate abortion rights, doctors in North Carolina are weighing the health implications of the issue. "Absolutely, this will impact the people of North Carolina," said Dr. Beverly Gray, founder of Duke Reproductive Health Equity.…
Nebraska could completely ban abortion if lawmakers bring back a bill from state senator Joni Albrecht. They rejected it in the ordinary session, but there is already talk of an extraordinary session later this year. Some reproductive doctors fear the…
LiveWell Behavioral Health has offices in Melbourne and Viera LOOK: In a recent interview with Space Coast Daily, Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle and Dr. Trevor Hislop of LiveWell Behavioral Health discussed mental health issues in the Space Coast community and across…
Almost six years ago, Karina Barger and her husband, David Goldman, experienced every parent's worst fear: their 2-month-old baby, Bobby, was diagnosed with a brain cyst and required emergency surgery. . Fortunately, Bobby had access to the world-class doctors at…
A lawsuit filed late last month alleges doctors at Forsyth Medical Center neglected and abandoned a 92-year-old woman who died a day after being taken to hospital. The woman's daughter sought medical attention eight times after her mother began having…
A lawsuit filed late last month alleges doctors at Forsyth Medical Center neglected and abandoned a 92-year-old woman who died a day after being taken to hospital. The woman's daughter sought medical attention eight times after her mother began having…
A Ukrainian refugee holding her baby stares at the camera. Sitting to his right is Grand River Health physician Heath Cotter.Submitted / Michael Duehrssen Grand River Health doctors Michael Duehrssen and Heath Cotter carried huge bags full of medical supplies…
A magnetic slime robot is a prototype that aims to retrieve swallowed objects that have traveled to the body and have no chance of being digested by a person's organs. Some things stay on the body for a long time,…
An engorged blacklegged tick on a human hand (Catkin, pixabay.com) With spring on the way, more people will likely be outdoors enjoying the outdoors, much like BC's tick population. Insects carry toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis…
For the editor:At St. Joseph's Health, our mission is to serve together in the spirit of the gospel as a healing presence within our communities by providing compassionate, accessible, and quality care.This Doctor's Day, March 30, is one that deserves…
According to the World Bank, “Every day, some 800 million women and girls menstruate. Being able to manage their periods safely, hygienically and with confidence and dignity is essential not only for their health and education, but also for economic…
Photo: Jon Manchester A Kamloops woman is suing Interior Health and two doctors who operated on the wrong ankle at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in 2020. In a notice of civil suit filed in the British Columbia Supreme Court on March…
Health workers say they are feeling the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused severe mental illness in the health sector. According to a Health Awareness Report study by the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR), lack…
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) — COVID-19 cases in the Blue Ridge Health District are declining, and UVA health physicians are weighing how long this situation will last."We're really at the point now, where you have some level of immunity, either because…
By Alan Schmadtke, Editorial Contributor As Orlando City kicks off its 2022 football season, the goal of keeping players healthy has been underway for weeks. Just as the players prepare for a season that extends into the fall, so do…
Marane A. Plaza - Philstar.comFebruary 24, 2022 | 9:47 MANILA, Philippines - Every New Year, many people clean, rearrange or redecorate their homes thoroughly - and this, says Dr Caroline Aquino, is not just a custom, but a practice scientifically…
When Kayla Tripp got pregnant during the pandemic, she had a purpose. "I wanted to do what was best for him," Tripp said. Her doctor assured her that getting the COVID-19 shot was the best decision for her and her…
Hope you had the foresight to avoid this one. “Mucus fishing” is TikTok’s latest gross trend, in which users brush gunk from their irritated eyes using Q-tips and their own fingers because it’s seemingly aesthetically pleasing or soothing to see…
A growing number of children have been diagnosed with diabetes for three or four months, pediatricians have said. Doctors are yet to establish a direct relationship between the surge of diabetes in children and Covid infection, but the sudden rise…
The omicron variant of the coronavirus may have peaked in Nebraska. “There is a downward trend that looks fantastic and I really hope the surge in the next two to three weeks will subside,” said Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan, head of…
As legendary baseball catcher Yogi Berra once said, "it's deja vu again." Quebec's decision to reopen schools on Jan. 17 has many pundits and parents shaking their heads in disbelief. This defies scientific logic as COVID-19 hospital, ICU admissions and…
Dr Irina Buhimschi and Dr Gelila Goba. (Photo: Eleanor Nelson/UIC) Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received funding to study a new diagnostic kit for preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is pregnancy-related hypertension that can occur at or after 20…
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MINOT, ND - Anhydrous ammonia is often used in North Dakota and other farming communities. Gas is a common fertilizer used for both plant growth and mold control. However, in the event of misuse or spillage, such as the 2002…
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The pandemic isn't David Naylor's first rodeo.The co-chair of the Canadian COVID-19 Immunity Task Force has had a busy career in medicine. An internal medicine specialist and epidemiologist, he was formerly Dean of Medicine at the University of Toronto and…
Joe Rogan. Photo: Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images As an infectious disease epidemiologist and researcher at Boston's Children's Hospital who debunks health misinformation on Instagram — where she has more than 380,000 followers — Jessica Malaty Rivera regularly gets advice…
joe-rogan - Credit: Mike Roach / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC / Getty ImagesAs an infectious disease epidemiologist and researcher at Boston's Children's Hospital who debunks health misinformation on Instagram - where she has more than 380,000 followers - Jessica…
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (WVIR) - As the omicron variant continues to spread, many experts are advising you to upgrade your mask. More and more pharmacies around Charlottesville are selling them, so doctors are encouraging you to buy one.“Most importantly, they are…
As COVID-19 cases rise nationwide, many are concerned about the physical danger the coronavirus presents. But doctors say a mental health crisis is overlooked, especially in children. "You think about the holidays that are behind us that 140,000 children in…
Public health doctors have called on the government to shorten the mandatory quarantine period for those who test positive or come in contact with COVID-19, arguing that the current 14-day quarantine period is unnecessary and counterproductive. The Maltese Association of…
The Maltese Association of Public Health Medicine has called for tougher measures to stem the surge in COVID-19 cases and urged the public to act "socially responsible". MAPHM said it was alarmed by the high rate of infections and hospitalizations…
On TikTok, people keep their mouths shut while they sleep at night, a practice called "mouth scotch". Tape fans say the practice prevents dry mouth and snoring, which promotes better sleep. There's little research on mouth scotch, and experts warn…
JERUSALEM - A month after her son Eran recovered from a mild case of Covid-19, Sara Bittan transported the three-year-old to the emergency room. He had a high fever, rash, his eyes and lower body were swollen and red, his…
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan - During what they say was their worst day in hospital for COVID-19 since the coronavirus first appeared in Michigan 20 months ago, doctors and nurses at Spectrum Health are receiving the assistance from the federal government.A…
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - Inflammation of the pancreas has increased in recent years.While most cases can be brought under control quickly, sometimes there are silent but dangerous complications.However, there is a high-tech approach that increases success rates while reducing complications.“I was…
STAMFORD - The cases of COVID-19 this past holiday season eclipsed everything Stamford had seen in the pandemic before that and everything he has known since. Yet, as the holidays regularly approach, a familiar pattern is unfolding both locally and…
DETROIT - Michigan's largest hospital system has issued a warning: The battle against COVID in the Detroit metro area isn't even close to end.Doctors at Beaumont Health said the area was now a hot spot and hospitals were filling up…
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (WVIR) - Two doctors from the University of Virginia discuss the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.“The COVID vaccine is possibly the best studied vaccine at this point in history,” said…
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Two University of Virginia doctors discuss the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11."The COVID vaccine is probably the most studied vaccine at this point in history," said Dr. Debbie…
One of the many negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a tendency to miss regular cancer screenings.And as patients begin to return to hospitals more regularly for services like mammograms compared to the start of the pandemic in…
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HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Unlike last year, doctors at Tidelands Health say they expect an initial spike in flu cases this year.According to experts at Tidelands Health, the lack of an initial peak last year was largely because everyone…
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HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Unlike last year, doctors at Tidelands Health say they expect the first spike in flu cases this year.According to experts at Tidelands Health, the lack of an initial spike last year was largely due to…
The “art of combat” gave way to the “science of combat” which evolved into nuclear, chemical and biological warfare. The fight became brutal and naive, leading to more collateral damage. In all modern wars, civilian casualties are colossal. The Hiroshima…
Nearly 30 years ago, a group of physicians from the Christus Health System formed a fundraising group. Tonight they reunite to return to the stage to kick off the Longview Arboretum's fall concert series.First casually assembled as an entertainment option…
September 26, 2021 5:30 PM Posted: September 26, 2021 5:30 PM Update: September 27, 2021 8:45 AM LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - There is a medical warning during Sepsis Awareness Month. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic want people to know…
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (WBTV) - According to the CDC, more than 40% of Americans are obese. The agency defines obesity by any body mass index (BMI) greater than 30.Obese people are also more likely to test negative if they contract…
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) — According to the CDC, more than 40 percent of Americans are obese. The agency defines obesity as any body mass index (BMI) over 30.Obese people are also more likely to test negative if they contract COVID-19.A…
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports that 394 COVID-19 patients were being treated on Tuesday morning, with 29 new admissions on Monday. We asked Dr. Sephanie Stovall of Lee Health what percentage of patients who were put on ventilators came out…
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – September marked the start of National Suicide Prevention Month and 10/11 spoke with local doctors at Bryan Health about the importance of raising awareness of the signs of suicide.According to doctors at Bryan Health, suicide is…
FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WANE) - In recent weeks, the drug Ivermectin has gained increasing attention as a way to treat or prevent COVID-19. The buzz increased earlier in the week after comedian and podcast giant Joe Rogan claimed he was…
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - With children now back to school, doctors at Yale New Haven Health say they will be monitoring COVID cases closely.According to Yale New Haven Health, the number of COVID cases remains stable.However, with the start…
AMARAVATI: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asked officials to focus on reducing the infant mortality rate and prepare the best guidelines for the concept of family doctors. During the review meeting held on the current situation of COVID and…
A doctor says he has had several patients who requested the vaccine while on a ventilator. COLUMBIA, SC - Doctors from Prisma Health met on Friday to discuss the dire situation the Delta variant has put their hospitals in. From…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved a third dose of the COVID vaccine for some Americans. Doctors say above all that these doses are not suitable for everyone, they are specifically intended for…
GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) - On Thursday, Prisma Health provided an update on its healthcare system and its resistance to the further increase in COVID-19 cases. Doctors at Prisma say the current number of coronavirus patients in hospital is almost equivalent…
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To follow the latest local news, subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and get news straight to your email every morning.GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - UF Health is trying to prepare parents to send their children back to school during the…
MADISON (WKOW) - As kids, parents and teachers get into the back-to-school mentality, pediatricians at UW Health wanted to dispel some common misconceptions about children and COVID-19.The following myths and facts were compiled by UW Health using data from the…
(CBS DETROIT) - Henry Ford Health official says there have been a lot of myths about COVID-19 vaccination circulating online, in an attempt to get more people vaccinated, they say they want to set the record straight .In a virtual…
Star gymnast and fan favorite Simone Biles chose to take a step back from the US team gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics, citing mental health concerns, a decision doctors and other gymnasts have applauded. “I just felt like it…
Star gymnast and fan favorite Simone Biles has chosen to take a step back from the U.S. team gymnastics final of the Tokyo Olympics, citing mental health issues, a decision that doctors and fellow gymnasts have applauded. "I just felt…
Star gymnast and fan favorite Simone Biles has chosen to take a step back from the U.S. team gymnastics final of the Tokyo Olympics, citing mental health issues, a decision that doctors and fellow gymnasts have applauded. "I just felt…
By November 1, all Sanford Health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19, a step that Sanford Health says provides the possible safe environment for its patients, residents and staff. As the delta variant has become more prevalent around the world,…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are increasing in Virginia, fueled by the spread of variants. Doctors at VCU Health are urging people to get vaccinated now to hopefully prevent another wave of the virus. The increase in…
This slideshow requires JavaScript. In recognition of his efforts, Baptist Health's Doctors Hospital was again rated "A" by Leapfrog and received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The hospital's commitment to excellence in patient…
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) — Doctors at Atrium Health are using artificial intelligence and robots to help them find lung cancers earlier.Dr. John Doty is a respirologist and medical director of Atrium Health's Accidental Nodule and Lung Cancer Screening Programs. In…
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Reflecting on what our community has learned in the nearly 15 months since the discovery of the first case of COVID-19 in Charlottesville has led us to conversations with two University Health Physicians of Virginia, Taison…
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (WVIR) - Reflecting on what our community has learned in the nearly 15 months since the discovery of the first case of COVID-19 in Charlottesville has led us to conversations with two doctors at the University of Virginia,…
IMO-owned public health doctors have voted 87 per cent to accept a pay deal with the Department of Health and the HSE that will end their 20-year dispute over reclassification as consultants. Under the agreement, the HSE will create 84…
An overwhelming majority of public health doctors nationwide voted in favor of a government offer to give them a pay rise and consultant status.Voting on the deal reached by the Irish medical organization as part of the government's implementation of…
All public health doctors in the country will receive a salary increase and consultant status.This is according to an agreement the Irish Medical Organization (IMO) has reached as part of the Government's implementation of its new consultant-led 'public health model'…
The Chief Medical Officers of Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa have called on the province to move schools to online learning in areas with large COVID-19 outbreaks, remove businesses from the list of essential services and implement 50% staffing limits…
Public health physicians created their own society to promote their work.The Irish Society of Public Health Medicine Specialists will act as what its founders say is a “long overdue” advocacy platform."We don't think the whole area of public health is…
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) – Even as more people are being vaccinated each week in the Blue Ridge Health District, doctors at the University of Virginia Health are concerned about a possible fourth wave of coronavirus.“At most, about half the…
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) — Scientists and doctors across the country answered questions about the coronavirus vaccine in a series of COVID-19 vaccine education town halls hosted by the American Society for Virology.On Tuesday evening, two doctors from the University of…
City manager Steve Kanellakos still makes the most money of anyone working for the City of Ottawa, but for the first time ever, four public health physicians were among the top 10 earners in 2020, according to the list of…
Women with heart attacks are more likely than men to have their chest pain symptoms misdiagnosed by doctors as anxiety or stress, a study has warned.Spanish researchers analyzed the treatment of 41,828 patients admitted to hospital for chest pain and…
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – COVID-19 has dominated our lives in Omaha for a year now. At the beginning of March 2020, none of us regularly wore a mask.Not only did our daily lives change, but frontline health workers were about…
Public health doctors have given the government a two-week deadline to reach an agreement to resolve a dispute over the introduction of hospital consultant-style contracts and pay issues. The Irish Medical Organization (IMO) has signaled that if there is no…
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Some doctors at Jefferson Health, one of the region's largest medical networks, are pushing back after being asked to refer at least one "grateful" patient each month to the system's fundraising office, a practice they say could have an impact…
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Our state has been two months into vaccination efforts…