A cat from Oregon passed away after consuming pet food that was found to contain bird flu. This rare event has led to a recall of the raw frozen turkey-based cat food sold across several U. S. states and Canada. The product, made by Northwest Naturals, was strictly consumed by the indoor cat, provin
Ever thought about how working out could help your brain? Recent studies show that people who regularly lift weights have a bigger drop in blood pressure when they stand up after exercising, but their brains stay well-supplied with blood. It's amazing how our bodies adapt to regular exercise. This c
Dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses, or DEFOs, are game-changers for kids with cerebral palsy. Made from stretchy neoprene, these braces help align the body properly and send helpful signals to the brain. This could be the key to helping these kids take part in daily activities more easily. A recent
You might think that doctors and nurses who teach future physician assistants (PAs) would have specialized training. Surprisingly, many don't! This review looked into training programs for these instructors, called preceptors, to see what they're made of. Preceptors guide PA students, but there's of
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a noticeable hesitancy among marginalized populations, especially within the Hispanic community in Pima County, Arizona, when it comes to taking the vaccine. A recent study took a close look at how political views impact the decision-making process of H
эти days, mental health care is getting a technological boost. This means plenty of digital interventions are popping up. But how do we turn mental health strategies into real digital tools? Enter the Digital Intervention Development Guide, or DID-Guide for short. This handy guide shows you how to
You've probably heard about new weight loss drugs that use hormones from your gut to help you feel full. Medications like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are making waves, but they come with a catch. These drugs might be helping you shed pounds, but they could also be weakening your
These days, whooping cough is really giving the US a hard time. It's been increasing for months, and there's no sign it's slowing down. By mid-December, over 32, 000 cases were reported, which is almost six times more than last year and the highest since 2014. Called pertussis, it's a super contagio
Actor John Reardon, known for his roles in "Hudson & Rex" and "Arctic Air, " recently took to Instagram to share his cancer journey. At 49, he revealed that he has been fighting tonsil cancer. Reardon posted a picture of himself dressed up and another of him in a hospital bed, highlighting the stark
In the United States, language barriers often stand in the way of quality healthcare for Spanish-speaking individuals. These patients, often classified as having Limited English Proficiency (LEP), face unique challenges. Despite the potential of digital health technologies to bridge these gaps, ther
