Michael Smith struggled with obesity and uncontrollable food cravings for much of his life, as he felt unable to resist unhealthy food despite knowing he should be full. It is mentioned that obesity is often misunderstood and a stubborn condition that doctors have only recently recognized as a disease, with a variety of potential contributing…
Newly unionized resident physicians and fellows at Stanford Health Care in California have reached their first contract with the health system, resulting in a 21% pay increase over 3 years for about 1500 physicians. The deal also includes paid rideshares, fertility benefits, and a new grievance process. All house staff will have access to app-based…
The New Year presents an opportunity for a fresh start. To revitalize your well-being, setting goals and arming yourself with the right products is essential. Seventeen products are recommended for a successful journey. BUBS Naturals collagen peptides powder promises to rejuvenate skin and infuse bones with vigor. CareCard’s prescription discount card offers substantial savings on…
Budget 2021-2022 is highly anticipated by India Inc due to last year’s economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The government announced the budget on February 1, which received praise from India Inc and the medical fraternity. Key highlights include increased spending on public health, with a focus on mental health and the Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat…
Specialift cream is effective in reducing wrinkles for people of all ages. Wrinkles can be caused by irregular eating habits, stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep, but Specialift cream offers a solution. In addition to using the cream, there are natural remedies that can help reduce wrinkles, such as citrus fruits and Specialift’s natural ingredients….
In advanced heart failure patients treated with fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), the exclusion of aspirin from antithrombotic therapy appears to be safe. A study found that aspirin exclusion did not increase the risk of adverse events related to stroke or bleeding in these patients. This suggests that using only an antiplatelet…
WeightWatchers has launched a new program to support people taking GLP-1 medications, as well as a WeightWatchers Clinic offering medication management and access to a care team. The GLP-1 program provides daily nutritional and activity targets, recommended foods, recipes, food and activity tracking, a digital community, virtual workshops and access to coaches. The WeightWatchers Clinic…
Beacon Hospital will be hosting its Annual GP Study Morning on January 20th, 2024, with both in-person and online attendance options available. The event will focus on the theme “Cancer MDT Between Consultant & GP” and will feature top cancer specialists from the hospital. Attendees can earn 6.5 CPD points and 1 day of GMS…
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and certain types of cancer have increased risks of stroke and bleeding. The risk for thromboembolic disease and arterial thromboembolism is associated with most cancer types, along with some chemotherapy regimens. The study assessed data from…
A study has found that people with ME/CFS may suffer from cellular stress, leading to muscle fatigue. This stress interferes with their ability to convert oxygen and glucose into energy, causing difficulties in replenishing energy stores in the muscles. Dr. Paul Hwang, who led the study, stumbled upon this connection while researching the regulation of…
