Category: Health

A group of doctors and scientists is getting behind the controversial idea that people can be addicted to certain trigger foods, in the same way as drugs and alcohol. The team says this addiction should be treated with abstinence, which goes against mainstream medical advice  New Scientist – Health ​A group of doctors and scientists is…

The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data Health ABC News: Health ​The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data 

As cyberattacks increase in scope and intensity, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange is asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies to do more to help health systems maintain operational continuity.  News from healthcareitnews.com ​As cyberattacks increase in scope and intensity, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange is asking the…

Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education.  BBC News ​Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education. 

Also: CommonSpirit reports increased earnings in the year after a major ransomware disruption and widespread data breach.  News from healthcareitnews.com ​Also: CommonSpirit reports increased earnings in the year after a major ransomware disruption and widespread data breach. 

Republican senators in North Carolina passed a bill Wednesday revoking a pandemic-era law allowing for masks to be worn in public for health concerns.  NBC News Health ​Republican senators in North Carolina passed a bill Wednesday revoking a pandemic-era law allowing for masks to be worn in public for health concerns. 

Many couples find it hard to open up about their intimate lives, but these tips can guide the way. Sex, Dating and Relationships, Marriages NYT > Health ​Many couples find it hard to open up about their intimate lives, but these tips can guide the way. 

New drugs to treat debilitating menopause symptoms — namely hot flashes — are finally on the market or are in development.  NBC News Health ​New drugs to treat debilitating menopause symptoms — namely hot flashes — are finally on the market or are in development.