The 6 Best Smart Scales for Your Home
For decades, the bathroom scale was a blunt instrument. It provided a single, often discouraging number that failed to distinguish between a pound of muscle, a … Read more
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Massachusetts to Reduce Prior Authorizations to Speed Up Medical Care
Massachusetts residents requiring cancer screenings, diabetes medications and other essential medical treatments will soon experience shorter wait times for care following a regulatory overhaul aimed at … Read more
7 Critical Signs of Aging More Dangerous Than Wrinkles
For decades, the cultural shorthand for aging has been the mirror. We track the passage of time through the emergence of crow’s feet, the thinning of … Read more
City of Toledo to Host Pickleball Clinics in City Parks
The City of Toledo is expanding its community wellness initiatives this season by hosting a series of summer pickleball clinics designed to accommodate residents of all … Read more
Cefepime-Nacubactam and Aztreonam-Nacubactam for Resistant Gram-Negative cUTI and Pyelonephritis
For clinicians treating severe urinary tract infections, the toolkit for fighting resistant Gram-negative bacteria has been shrinking as pathogens evolve. The reliance on “last-resort” carbapenems—powerful antibiotics … Read more
First Diphtheria Death in Australia in Nearly a Decade
Health officials in Australia are responding to a diphtheria outbreak in Northern Territory remote communities, marking a stark return of a disease that had been largely … Read more
Condolences for Daniel Dubé
The community is mourning the loss of M. Daniel Dubé, who recently passed away following a battle with cancer. The announcement, managed by the Richard Philibert … Read more
Basil Benefits: How This Herb Supports Digestion, Sleep, and Heart Health
For most, basil is the aromatic backbone of a classic pesto or the fresh finish on a Caprese salad. But beyond its role in the kitchen, … Read more
Sydney doctor charged with sexually assaulting multiple patients
A 70-year-old physician has been arrested and charged following allegations that he sexually assaulted multiple female patients over a period spanning more than three decades. Andrew … Read more
Suspected Hantavirus Case Reported in Ontario County, NY
Health officials in Ontario County are investigating a suspected case of locally acquired hantavirus in a patient who experienced a period of mild illness. The case, … Read more
Le protoxyde d’azote, un traitement innovant contre la dépression des seniors ?
For many older adults, the onset of depression does not always arrive as a clear wave of sadness. Instead, it often masquerades as a constellation of … Read more
Functional Core Workouts for Everyday Strength From a Trainer
For many, the word “core” immediately evokes images of grueling planks or hundreds of crunches in pursuit of a visible six-pack. However, from a clinical perspective, … Read more