The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions New Scientist – Health The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of…
Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help you get a better night’s rest New Scientist – Health Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help…
Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable. BBC News Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.
More details have been shared about the process of developing models to improve knowledge about the risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) revised the 2004 Listeria models. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk… Continue Reading Foodborne Pathogens, World, Joint…
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $14 million to support food safety research, outreach and workforce training. The investment will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of our nation’s food supply. “Ensuring that all Americans have consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe,… Continue Reading Food Safety Resources, Foodborne…
Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change. Los Angeles County has been modifying its approach with each disaster. California, Mental Health, Postcards, Public Health, Environmental Health KFF Health…
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staffers cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout. Health Industry, Mental Health, Multimedia, States, Audio, Colorado, Hospitals KFF Health News DENVER — Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside,…
If you’ve missed out on sleep, it is possible to catch up. But is it better to try to do it all in one go or spread out over time – and is it really so bad to sleep in at the weekend? New Scientist – Health If you’ve missed out on sleep, it is possible…
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. BBC News Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.
A new study published in the Nature Medicine monthly journal highlights the benefits and risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Positives include reduced risks of infections and cardiac arrest, but could put people at risk for gastrointestinal issues and inflammation of kidneys. Experts warn more research on a larger sample is still needed. NBC…