As we get older, weight gain can become easier and any attempt to rectify the situation can be a lot harder. By the time the average woman reaches her 50s, her body will likely be experiencing a natural decline in metabolism, hormonal fluctuations, and changes in body composition that make […]
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Physicians are facing increasing demands for administrative tasks that are taking more time away from patient care. They say it’s also hurting their bottom line. Some are now charging for services like answering patient emails asking for medical advice or filling out extra paperwork […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is aware that Change Healthcare – a unit of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) – was impacted by a cybersecurity incident in late February. HHS recognizes the impact this attack has had on health care operations across the country. HHS’ first priority is […]
Quinoa is a whole grain, edible seed that has gained popularity over the past few years. Although it has been used for centuries in South America, it has recently gained more popularity in the United States. From a nutritional standpoint, quinoa is considered a grain. It is a great source […]
What happens to your body when you fast? Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years for both medical and cultural reasons. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors were also forced to adapt to extended periods without food and, as a result, our bodies have evolved to survive and thrive through extended periods […]
Philadelphia high school student is making history with her research to cure anxiety | Focusing on t Philadelphia high school student is making history with her research to cure anxiety 03:17 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Forty high school scientists are heading to Washington, D.C., to compete in the prestigious Regeneron Science […]
After the ice cream test, participants received a post-survey and another survey one month later. The study results show that attending the nominal focus groups had a significant and positive effect on dairy product purchasing and consumption between the pre-survey and the one-month follow-up survey. Clark elaborated, “Average dairy product […]
Raw oats are a natural source of resistant starch Marc Oliver/Alamy A supplement containing a kind of carbohydrate that takes longer to be digested, called resistant starch, has helped people lose a modest amount of weight in a small trial. Resistant starch is naturally found in beans, wholegrains, raw oats […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new review has concluded that hospitals that are privatized typically deliver worse quality care after converting from public ownership. The study, led by University of Oxford researchers, has been published today in The Lancet Public Health. Lead author Dr. Benjamin Goodair, postdoctoral researcher at the […]
Ohio legislators heard Monday from those working to bring health care to schools, in an effort to keep kids in school and improve health outcomes where they can. Representatives from health services agencies, hospitals, and schools spoke to a meeting of the Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus about the benefits of […]