Mindfulness-based meditation programs have emerged as a promising treatment for conditions ranging from stress to sleeplessness to depression. In some cases, they’re even offered to people—schoolkids or employees, for example—who aren’t actively seeking help or who haven’t been screened for suitability. Yet most research and discourse about these programs focuses…
India making comeback from coronavirus illnesses with less than 11K daily cases
Fox News Flash top headlines for February 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW DELHI — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in India, there were fears it would sink the fragile health system of the world’s second-most populous country. Infections climbed dramatically…
Making microwaves safer for children
A 15-year research and advocacy effort to make microwave ovens safer has led to a change in national manufacturing standards that will make microwaves more difficult for young children to open, protecting them from the severe microwave-related burns that scar hundreds of kids under 5 years old in the United…
Making a hospital space feel psychologically safer helped South African health workers
In a busy South African hospital recently, teams of nurses and doctors were given an unusual task. They had to figure out who could build the tallest freestanding structure out of nothing but spaghetti sticks and then balance a marshmallow on top. They had 20 minutes to work it out….
The biggest mistakes you’re making with your HIIT workout, according to Jillian Michaels
There’s hitting the gym … and then there’s HIITing it. And you can’t really compare the two. HIIT, which stands for high-intensity interval training, is an approach to fitness that makes those folks happily trotting away on their ellipticals look like slacker couch potatoes in comparison. With HIIT, there will…
Newbie gardening mistakes you’re probably making
If the COVID-19 quarantine has inspired you to test your green thumb, you’re not alone. Seed companies across the country are experiencing a boom in sales, according to Reuters, including a 270 percent increase in orders for Johnny’s Selected Seeds in Maine. And Seth Reed, co-founder of the gardening app…
Dermatopathologists favor making pathologic reports available
(HealthDay)—Most dermatopathologists perceive that making pathologic test result reports available to patients is a good idea, although they are concerned about increasing patient worry and confusion, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in JAMA Dermatology. Hannah Shucard, from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues examined dermatopathologists’…
Is scurvy really making a comeback in the UK?
Scurvy is on the rise in the U.K. and picky eating might be the cause, a recent report in Metro suggests. But is this something we should worry about? As with most things, it’s not as clear cut as it might seem. Scurvy occurs when you don’t have enough vitamin…
19 Foods You Should Be Making in Your Instant Pot
It’s no secret that the Instant Pot is probably the most versatile kitchen tool you can invest in. It has so many uses, you could practically sell your oven. OK maybe not, but it is a lot more than a dump recipe machine. From breakfast to dinner and everything in…
Making the most of a well-woman checkup
(HealthDay)—Don’t wait until you get sick to see a doctor—wellness visits for women can catch problems before they become serious, as well as make sure you’re taking all the right steps for good health. A well-woman checkup focuses on preventive care. It may include immunizations, screenings to check your blood…