Whatever the reason, and there are many, thousands of Americans are living with chronic wounds. These are openings in the skin that don’t heal in a timely fashion. Cut your finger in the kitchen? For the great majority of us, this will heal via the normal and expected stages of wound ...
By Journal Staff ATLANTA — The U.S. Center For Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has simplified COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to allow people who may be at higher risk and want the option of added protection. Although there was no vote during last ...
In medical school I was envious of Leon, a fellow student for whom the study of Anatomy came at greater ease. I wanted to know Anatomy not only because I felt it was the key for everything medical, the key to the power of healing, but also because I wanted to win the undeclared competition ...
Health care can be a frustrating experience for many Americans. Diagnosing some medical conditions can be a challenging process. In contrast, various problems are easily diagnosed but difficult to treat, the therapy painful or even potentially disabling. Falling into this latter category is ...
Anxiety over academics. Post-lockdown malaise. Social media angst. Study after study says American youth are in crisis, facing unprecedented mental health challenges that are burdening teen girls in particular. Among the most glaring data: A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Research has consistently shown that the Mediterranean diet and other whole food diets are associated with better health and longer lives, and ultraprocessed foods and drinks like soda, chips and fast food, among others, are linked with poor health outcomes such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and other diseases. But improving the diet of an individual, let alone a population, is challenging. Whole foods are sometimes less convenient and less tasty for modern lifestyles and preferences. Furthermore, food processing can be beneficial by preventing spoilage and extending ...
