Uppsala University – Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a clinical model that can accurately predict the risk of hip fractures in the elderly. The model is based on analyses of data from the entire Swedish population and can identify patients at high risk, without the need to measure skeletal strength.
This can speed up the process for doctors and allow patients to receive preventive treatment. This is shown in a new study published in...
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1. Your Body Is a Unique Gift from God
Every person was created to be unique in their body; even identical twins have small differences that make them distinct, although you may need to get to know them well to recognize it.
While people will always suffer from insecurities, it is important to go to the Lord about them because He made you unique.
He gave you your height, shape, eye color, skin color, and so much...
Based on exposure to contaminated black plastic kitchen utensils such as spatulas and slotted spoons, study researchers estimated a person could be exposed to significant quantities of flame retardant each day.
iheart – Walgreens is planning a significant scale-down in operations over the next few years.
The national pharmacy chain said that it will be closing around 1,200 stores across the country over the next three years.
While Walgreens' fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations, the company still reported a net loss of $3 billion, which mostly stems from a writedown of CareCitrix, a Chinese pharmaceutical chain and a home care provider.
"Walgreens spent years building its business through acquisitions...
CNN – Cleaning products may contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which include hundreds of different chemicals, says Dr. Natalie Johnson, associate professor of environmental and occupational health at Texas A&M University School of Public Health.
Volatile organic compounds are gases that can be emitted from solid or liquid products, according to the EPA.
These chemicals can cause problems such as eye, nose and throat irritation and damage to the liver, kidney and central nervous system,...
FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Floods and prolonged power outages after hurricanes can jeopardize the safety of your food. It’s important to take the proper steps to evaluate and discard certain foods and utensils after these events.
To stay safe, be sure to follow these tips:
Never taste a food to determine its safety
If your power has been out for several days, please throw away any food in your refrigerator and freezer. Reference our chart of what...
KFF HEALTH HEWS – Some Florida residents who rode out Hurricane Milton as it battered the state have medical needs to account for during the storm, such as dialysis treatment or keeping insulin refrigerated amid power outages.
On CBS News, Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared advice on how to prepare before a major weather event.
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As Florida cleans up after Milton, the mental toll of hurricanes can't...
Newsweek: Hurricane Milton Aftermath Triggers Deadly Bacteria Warning
Floridians are at an increased risk of "life-threatening" bacterial infections in the wake of Hurricane Milton, state health officials have warned. Residents have been urged to avoid floodwaters as the department continues to monitor and respond to health risks posed by this year's hurricane season.
The New York Times: How Back-To-Back Hurricanes Harm Mental Health
As Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday, Chloe Ottani followed the news...