An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo implants somewhere other than the inner lining of the uterus. This can lead to life-threatening complications and can be fatal without immediate intervention. Treatments may include surgery or drug therapy. Most ectopic pregnancies involve an embryo implanting in a fallopian tube, but it can also happen in an […]
How do you know if you need a polygenic risk test?
Doctors are looking at a new tactic to determine a person’s risk of heart disease. They are now considering whether more people should undergo polygenic risk score testing, which involves analyzing a person’s DNA. Experts say people with a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol may want to get tested. Medical professionals can […]
SELF Healthy Beauty Awards 2023: The Best Body Care Products
Bonus points, according to experts: This product contains jojoba oil and squalane, which moisturize the skin. A tester said: “I love, love, love this product! The packaging and presentation were perfect, it was so easy to use, it spreads smoothly on the skin and smells amazing. This golden glowing body oil did exactly what it […]
Reduce layoff anxiety by increasing your self-reliance
Terry Powell is the visionary founder of The Entrepreneur’s Fountaina Career Ownership Coaching franchise. Getty As the “everything bubble” threatens to burst, Wall Street players are scrambling to cut employees and salvage investor confidence in the never-ending cycle of booms and busts. However, the real heartbeat of the American Dream is entrepreneurial and flourishing in […]
Britons warned to check health insurance before going on holiday due to Brexit rules
Britons traveling to an EU country or Switzerland after Brexit must have a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). When traveling to the EU, you must have a UK Global Health Insurance Card or a European Health Insurance Card(Getty Images) Britons going on holiday to Europe this summer should […]
Grief can increase the risk of heart problems
Losing loved ones can have a huge impact on not only psychological well-being, but physical health as well. Researchers at the University of Arizona studied the impact of grief on heart function and found that severe grief can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure. The results suggest that grief may be a risk factor […]
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There are four levels of summer skin protection, says dermatologist MU Health Care
The summer season is starting to hit Missouri with sunny, hot and often humid days expected and a University of Missouri Health Care doctor offers advice on how to keep skin safe as the temperature gauge creeps up. Kari Martin, MU Health Care dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology and child health, spoke not only […]
A 2023 Guide – Forbes Health
In guided meditation, an expert audibly guides you through the steps of meditation. Below are a few types of guided meditation methods recommended by meditation experts. Body scans involves bringing your awareness and breath to different parts of your body, starting from one end to the other. You can start at the top of your […]
Health officials warn of West Nile virus
June 5—State and county health officials are encouraging residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus this summer. Adults and children, who are spending more time outdoors, are susceptible to mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile, which are spreading in Oklahoma, officials said. The disease, which is not often reported, killed two people in Oklahoma […]