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Health

White House largely silent on health precautions for Thanksgiving

Ella Castle 2 hours ago

The White House is struggling to offer a clear message on how Americans should approach Thanksgiving as coronavirus cases surge around the country and experts worry holiday gatherings could produce yet another spike in infections.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance on best practices for holding Thanksgiving gatherings, and the agency followed that up on Thursday by advising against traveling for the holiday.

But the White House has done little to elevate the recommendations from the country’s top public health agency, while some administration officials have outright contradicted the CDC’s advice.

“The CDC has excellent

Fitness

Fitness Equipment Market is Booming Worldwide According to a New Research Report

Ella Castle 2 hours ago

Selbyville, Delaware, United States, November 5 2020 (Wiredrelease) Global Market Insights, Inc –:The fitness equipment market is expected to witness a lucrative rate of growth in coming years owing to ongoing technological advancements. The increase in number of gyms and fitness centers is also one of the other growth factors that is expected to fuel industry growth. The coronavirus outbreak is expected to slow down growth rate in the short term since gyms and fitness centers are closed. However, once the situation is under control, the industry is expected to bounce back substantially.

The market for connected fitness equipment is

Medicine

Deep Longevity Launches The First Longevity Medicine Course For Physicians

Ella Castle 3 hours ago

HONG KONG, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Regent Pacific Group Limited (“Regent Pacific” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; SEHK:0575.HK)’s Deep Longevity, Inc, a company subject to a conditional acquisition by the Group which is a pioneer in deep biomarkers of aging and longevity today announced the launch of the first Longevity Medicine course for Physicians on LabXchange Platform. It is the first of several Longevity Medicine chapters, with upcoming courses scaled for scientists and patients.

This course is aimed to fill the educational gap in translation longevity medicine. Deep Longevity, a leader in artificial

Dentish

Who is Jurgen Klopp’s dentist? The smile specialist treating Liverpool’s stars

Ella Castle 3 hours ago

The German coach treated himself to a “really cool” hair transplant a number of years ago and recently had his teeth touched up as well

Jurgen Klopp has overseen a number of makeovers during his career, having revived the fortunes of Borussia Dortmund before bringing Liverpool back to the summit of English and European football.

He is the man who pioneered ‘Heavy Metal Football’ and champions the gegenpress at Anfield, doing so while sporting his own unique baseball-capped look on the touchline.

Klopp is not averse to personal makeovers either, admitting to getting a hair transplant in 2013 and anyone

Hospital

Cape Hospital Defends Cuts To Midwife Hours, Says Service Expands

Ella Castle 3 hours ago

HYANNIS, MA — Cape Cod Hospital officials said cuts to its midwifery program do not eliminate services for expectant mothers but are part of a realignment intended to expanded maternity services at the hospital.

Starting Nov. 16, midwives will be available at the hospital only from7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, cutting their in-hospital weekday availability in half, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Nurses Association said. With the cuts, midwives, will be available 24 hours a day only on weekends.

Prior to the response from Cape Cod Healthcare, the Massachusetts Nurses Association decried the decision and said its

Health

Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Ella Castle 1 day ago

UPDATE: One day after the news broke that Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for the coronavirus, he went on social media to tell followers that he is doing well and is currently asymptomatic.

In an Instagram video posted on Nov. 21, the businessman stated he will follow the regular protocols and isolate, despite feeling healthy. He shared that he only got tested in order to go on a trip with his son, which has since been postponed. He asked followers for e-book and Netflix show recommendations during his “solo” time away from family, as “there are only so many

Fitness

Gradient Fitness Wobble Board Review

Ella Castle 1 day ago

If you want to strengthen your core, improve your balance, and work out from home — all in front of a good TV show — look no further than the Gradient Fitness Wobble Board ($30). I’ve had this piece of exercise equipment for the past two years, and it remains one of my favorites because of its versatility, easy storage, and core targeting.

The Gradient Fitness Wobble Board is a wooden circle with antislip material over a half-sphere. The simplest way to use it is to stand with your feet on either side of the board — close to the

Medicine

FSU reprimands College of Medicine faculty member after sexual misconduct complaints

Ella Castle 1 day ago

A Florida State University dean reprimanded a high-ranking chair within the College of Medicine after an investigation into sexual misconduct complaints by the school’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance.

a large brick building: Florida State University's College of Medicine.

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Florida State University’s College of Medicine.

In separate interviews with lead investigator Amber Wagner, an FSU human resources administrator, three women who worked at the college reported what they perceived to be unwelcome sexual advances from Dr. Leslie Beitsch, chair of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine at the College of Medicine.

Each woman alleged Beitsch touched their thighs while sitting down at various outings. According to

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Smile. The dentist and chiropractor can see you, truck driver.

Ella Castle 1 day ago

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario dental surgeons and chiropractors have confirmed that practitioners can exercise “clinical judgement” when booking appointments for border-crossing essential workers like truck drivers.

The guidance provided by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) responds to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and its call for clarity on the issue.

Dentist analyzing x-ray scan

The province’s largest trucking association has been approaching various medical associations after reports that some cross-border truck drivers had trouble booking medical appointments because they had not completed a 14-day quarantine after crossing the

Hospital

Hospital overflow sites remain at ‘ready,’ but officials worry about staffing

Ella Castle 1 day ago

An open gym with cots on the floor — The Alternate Care Site established in the Alaska Airlines Center as a potential overflow site for area hospitals in Anchorage amid coronavirus emergency planning (Audrey Gray, Municipality of Anchorage)

The hospital overflow site at Alaska Airlines Center can be ready to use within 48 hours, according to a state health official.

COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing. State data showed just five ICU beds available in Anchorage Thursday, the lowest level so far during the pandemic. The state isn’t preparing the overflow facility just yet. But, if it does, there is a big concern: staffing.

“We have all these alternate care sites

Health

What Happened When This Guy Fasted for 48 Hours to Cut Weight

Ella Castle 2 days ago

In the aftermath of a recent cheat day challenge during which he consumed a staggering 20,000 calories and gained more than 16 pounds, fitness YouTuber Will Tennyson is keen to lose some of that new weight, fast. Literally. He commits to fasting for 48 hours, and documents the results in his latest video.

Following the “wet fast ” model, Will consumes herbal tea, black coffee, and water during the 48-hour period, but nothing else. “It’s very important not to overdo it, and just drink when you’re thirsty,” he explains. “When you drink a lot, it’s very hard for the body

Fitness

11 Fitness Instagram Accounts If Working Out Is Your Self-Care

Ella Castle 2 days ago

Probably more than ever, we’re attached to our phones—refreshing feeds, sharing links, and scrolling through the latest posts to stay up-to-date.

Whatever app we’re on, it’s hard to escape the current news cycle and election stress that’s constantly in our faces. The stress can pervade into other parts of life, like work, relationships, and even our workouts—something many of us rely on during more “normal” times, much less now, as a stress reliever.

That’s why it can be helpful to give your phone a time-out on the constant news refresh, and instead take a break with a virtual palate cleanser:

Medicine

Novant Health, UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Announce Agreement to Partner Across North Carolina

Ella Castle 2 days ago

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. & CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 19, 2020–

Novant Health, UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine have reached an agreement to expand medical education, research and clinical services to Novant Health facilities and other locations across North Carolina. This partnership will expand the recently approved relationship between these organizations in New Hanover County to include Mecklenburg, Forsyth and other counties, with an additional focus to find innovative solutions to enhance care in rural areas.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201119005675/en/

The partnership will begin with locating a UNC School of Medicine branch campus

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How More Women Than Men Are Being Impacted By The Recession : NPR

Ella Castle 2 days ago

Of the 1.1 million people who left the job market in September, more than 860,000 were women. We examine why women are dropping out of the workforce, and what it will mean for the economy.

DAVID GREENE, HOST:

Over 1 million people left the job market in September. More than 860,000 of them were women. Stacey Vanek Smith and Cardiff Garcia from Planet Money’s Indicator podcast examined how this recession is impacting women more than men.

STACEY VANEK SMITH, BYLINE: Cassie Gafford (ph) knew she wanted to be a dentist from a young age. It wasn’t an easy path. The

Hospital

San Antonio emergency hospital sued for alleged overbilling

Ella Castle 2 days ago

A former San Antonio man has sued an emergency hospital and its operators alleging they fraudulently overcharged for lab work to generate higher reimbursements.

Kenneth Keslar II, who now lives in Ohio, accuses Baptist Emergency Hospital at Shavano Park of carrying out a scheme known as “unbundling,” which is when a facility bills separately for some or all tests analyzed as part of a panel rather than billing for the panel.

Keslar wants his complaint certified as a class-action lawsuit so that other patients can recoup what they allegedly were overcharged.

He’s seeking less than $100,000 in damages but potential

Health

FDA OKs emergency use of antibody drug Trump received | Nation

Ella Castle 3 days ago

U.S. health officials Saturday agreed to allow emergency use of a second antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental medicine that President Donald Trump was given when he was sickened last month.

The Food and Drug Administration authorized use of the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. drug to try to prevent hospitalization and worsening disease from developing in patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms.

The drug is given as a one-time treatment through an IV. The FDA allowed its use in adults and children 12 and over who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms) and who are at high

Fitness

Review of Chris Hemsworth’s Fitness App, Centr

Ella Castle 3 days ago

In the fitness world, 2020 will probably be known as the year everyone discovered working out in their living rooms. As gyms shuttered due to the pandemic and at-home exercise gear sold out across the world, there was a predictable rise in at-home bodyweight workouts. But working out is hard — at least I think so. Honestly, I suck at it. I lack the motivation to get sweaty without a trainer there to catch me when I’m slacking, and without the financial accountability of a gym membership, I struggle to pull on my workout clothes and move my body.

It

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Your At-Home Dental Toolkit

Ella Castle 3 days ago

October’s Dental Hygiene Month is almost over, but we’re back with more tips straight from the experts who spoke to Medical Daily . This time, we’ll explore tools and techniques for bolstering your dental health from the comfort of your own home — plus a few things you’ll still need the dentist for.

The Right Tool At The Right Time

Are you picking the right toothbrush to fight plaque and other dental problems? Steven Barefoot, DDS, of DentaQuest in Indiana, recommended a small, soft brush.

“Use a soft-bristled toothbrush — smaller is generally better than larger — angled at 45

Hospital

Teamwork: Hospital workers pull together during pandemic | Health

Ella Castle 3 days ago

Phlebotomists and clerical workers helped in the Emergency Department. Maintenance workers and IT specialists concentrated on setting up testing sites. Nurses asked to be sent wherever needed. When the COVID-19 pandemic spread through the Susquehanna Valley, area hospital staffers worked together to fight it.

As empty as our streets were during the earlier days of the pandemic shutdowns, Detra Dodge,…

In a bit of irony, the coronavirus pandemic actually resulted in less traffic in Evangelical…

“It’s certainly not something I have ever seen before,” said Andrew Zechman, Mobile Medical Unit coordinator at Evangelical Community Hospital, talking about the pandemic. “We

Health

Remote learning students feeling cheated in school reopening plans

Ella Castle 4 days ago

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Going back to school amid COVID-19 outbreaks means uncertainty and fear for students and teachers, but staying home presents problems too.

USA TODAY

It was the second week of the fall semester when Cassandra Wooten realized her teenage daughter was sinking. The high school junior often spent hours a day on her computer for online school, only to tell her mom at day’s end that she wasn’t sure she’d learned anything at all.

Wooten had decided to enroll her daughter in the remote learning plan at Mississippi’s DeSoto County School District last summer, when infection rates were surging and