In the earlier days, it was a stigma for a man to go through any face alteration surgery. It hurt their manhood. But in the modern days of equality, cosmetic surgery among men is growing in popularity, and Rhinoplasty is the most requested form of cosmetic surgery. Revision Rhinoplasty is a type of Rhinoplasty where […]Read More
Almost six years ago, the 2010 Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) enacted substantial changes to the federal Child Nutrition Programs the bill authorizes, including the beloved National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Among several noteworthy provisions, CNR 2010 strengthened science-based nutritional standards for school meals, expanded school breakfast and summer food service programs, and laid the foundation […]Read More
A review published in the Lancet argues that the negative side effects of statins are widely exaggerated. (The paper, however, has its flaws — see our expert analysis below). The review, led by the Clinical Trial Service Unit at the University of Oxford, looked at data on 10,000 patients taking an average of 40mg of […]Read More
A Dental Dam is a device dentists use to protect their patients’ teeth from the damaging effects of acidic foods, beverages, tobacco, and medications. It comprises a thin, clear rubber sheet with a hole covering a patient’s mouth. Dentists use dental dams during dental procedures. They prevent saliva from getting on the hands of the […]Read More
Mylan Pharmaceuticals’ 461 percent price hike for its EpiPens is the latest controversy facing drug manufacturers. It’s the latest high-profile story about escalating drug costs and perhaps the most instructive for leaders across the healthcare spectrum. Price hikes by drug companies are not news; what’s getting attention are companies whose pricing strategies appear exploitative. Mylan, […]Read More
Fad diets may come and go, but limiting sodium intake is a constant in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, contrary to what marketing efforts may lead you to believe, the food industry is in business for the sole purpose of making money. Because words like “natural” and “skinny” are loosely regulated, it’s easy to be […]Read More
It is not just your genes or eating habits that make you gain weight. Being on medications and not exercising can also add extra inches to your waist. And this is what happened to Ishita Singh, who met with a serious accident on 2nd May 2014. She had to spend 32 days in hospital following […]Read More
No sector has been plagued by election-year antics and volatility on par with healthcare, the third-largest sector weight in the S&P 500. Political posturing has been weighing on exchange-traded funds such as the Vanguard Health Care ETF (NYSEArca: VHT) and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLV). Last month, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton […]Read More
Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted Sunday that he has no business being in a racecar. But he also said he is feeling better and seeing progress in his long, slow recovery from a brain injury. And, in the most positive statement fans could hear, Earnhardt says he has no plans to retire. Speaking with media members […]Read More
As Zika continues to bite Singapore, from 0 to 242 cases in ten days, the anxiety around the virus in India is surging, too. A new study in the medical journal The Lancet tries to predict where the Zika virus will make an appearance next. Will it be China? Hong Kong has already reported its […]Read More