The Houseplant Mistake Everyone Makes When The Weather Gets Chilly
Hint: It’s not overwatering.
A Psychiatrist’s Secret To Handling Anxiety In The Face Of Uncertainty
How to get out of your brain.
Two cases of deadly diphtheria detected in the Lothian area
NHS Lothian has confirmed two related cases of the disease and say infection protocols are in place.
Yes, Your Gut Changes As You Age: Here Are 4 Ways To Keep It Healthy
Plus, how it can affect overall health.
‘It was morally wrong’: the plot to abandon a man 5,000 miles from home
When an elderly American with dementia was found near Hereford in 2015, it created an extraordinary international puzzle. Who put him there, and why?There was something not quite right about the two men struggling out of Hereford bus station on a blust…
Here’s What Your Friends’ Brains Look Like When They Think Of You
Have you ever wondered what your friends think of you?
We need to teach girls that sex is something to be enjoyed – not feared | Flo Perry
By taking his daughter for yearly hymen tests, the rapper TI is passing on a dangerous, deeply misguided attitude to sexI have some exciting news for US rapper TI’s daughter: there is no way to tell if a vagina has ever had a penis inside it by medical…
Joe Rogan Interviews Edward Snowden
By now, it should be crystal clear to anyone paying attention that individual autonomy and freedom is under attack by powerful forces with the capability to shape and mold society according to their own whims.
Tech monopolies like Google and Faceboo…
Not Washing Hands After This Is Worse Than Eating Raw Meat
The lack of sanitation in confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) is something I’ve written about in the past. The deplorable conditions under which the animals exist require the use of antibiotics to reduce the spread of infection. The meat and was…
New Tool Predicts Odds of Kidney Disease
FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Imagine that your doctor could predict your risk of kidney disease in the next five years with a simple calculation.Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore report they have done just that.”With th…
General election 2019: Tory pledge to boost GP numbers
The party says it will deliver 6,000 more GPs in England by 2025, despite missing a previous target.
Treating acne:- What ingredients could help your skin?
The UK is spending millions on skincare products promising to improve acne – we spoke to the experts about what works and what doesn’t.
Your Family Impacts Your Health More Than Your Partner, Study Finds
Your sibling strife might have long-term effects.
No, Boys Aren’t Better At Math & Now Brain Scans Can Prove It
It’s time to challenge our own assumptions.
Four PrEP Pills on Demand Can Stop HIV
Clinics are increasing their options for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) so that people at high-risk for HIV will find it easier to prevent transmission. Medscape Medical News
Sex-change operations yield long-term mental health benefits for transgender people
(Reuters Health) – When transgender people undergo sex-reassignment surgery, the beneficial effect on their mental health is still evident – and increasing – years later, a Swedish study suggests.
APRN Annual Pay Down Slightly: Medscape Survey
Certified registered nurse anesthetists continue to have the highest average annual pay; male APRNs continue to make more than female APRNs, although the gap is narrowing. Medscape Medical News
Ben & Jerry’s is sued over ‘happy cows’ claim
Ben & Jerry’s has been sued by an environmental advocate who said it deceived consumers by touting that the milk and cream it uses to make ice cream came exclusively from “happy cows.”
Blood supplies inadequate in many countries
(Reuters Health) – Globally, many countries don’t have enough donated blood to meet their needs, a recent study suggests.