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Is Mindfulness A Promising Option For Treating Chronic Pain?
Based on a new study published in the journal, Evidence Based Mental Health, mindfulness meditation represents a promising option and a powerful tool for alleviating the grips of chronic pain.
Malnutrition In Hospitals Linked To Greater Risk Of Death, Study Finds
A new study now sheds light on the importance of proper nutrition in hospitalized patients, linking it to their survival.
American Doctor Flown To Nebraska Medical Center After Possible Ebola Exposure
An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus, was recently flown to Nebraska Medical Center for further monitoring and evaluation, according to a statement from hospital officials.
Opioid Deaths In Teens And Children Almost Tripled In The Past 20 Years
According to results of a retrospective study in JAMA, nearly 9,000 teens and children died from opioid overdoses in the past 2 decades, almost tripling the number of pediatric opioid-related deaths during that time span.
The Flu Can Kill: How To Protect Yourself And Your Children
For the week ending December 22, the CDC reported that 9 states are now experiencing high levels of flu activity : Alabama Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Carolina, along with New York City.
Is Your Heartburn Medication Putting You At Higher Risk For A Hip Fracture?
According to new data from a recent meta-analysis, persons taking oral proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be at an elevated risk of sustaining a hip fracture. The elevated risk, however, was not found among those taking H2 receptor antagonists (H2RA).
Don’t Cook Your Spinach, Drink It: Here’s Why
New research from Linköping University in Sweden reveals that eating spinach in the form of a smoothie or juice combined with some fat is actually the most efficient way to absorb lutein from spinach in our diet. Lutein has both antioxidant and anti-in…
CDC Issues Warning About New Tick Species That Can Spread Disease To People And Animals
The CDC issued a report yesterday about a newly identified tick species that has the ability to spread dangerous diseases to people and animals.
Meth And Opioid Use Rising During Pregnancy, Study Finds
According to the results of a new study, amphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased significantly over the past decade in the U.S.
Tear Gas Is Especially Harmful To Children-Here’s Why
It’s important to understand what tear gas actually is, and how it can have an even more pronounced effect on children compared to adults.
