Thailand’s 52 degree heat index warning signals a public health threat

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What does 52 degrees Celsius feel like? Many people may find it difficult to imagine what 52 degrees Celsius would actually feel like. Try to think about opening the door of a car that is parked in the afternoon sun, before the air conditioner starts working. This is the temperature inside the closed car, which … Read more

When daily tasks become difficult: Early signs for Alzheimer’s disease

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For many older adults, life is full of routine. Eating breakfast, paying bills, shopping, driving, managing appointments and keeping track of medications are done almost automatically. For many, these routines go smoothly, but for some, small obstacles begin. This small struggle is important. Perhaps it starts with casually forgetting to add items to a grocery … Read more

Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia is struggling to cope

Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia is struggling to cope

Medicinal cannabis is becoming a routine part of health care in Australia faster than many expect. What began in 2016 as a tightly controlled approach for patients with complex conditions that have not responded to other treatments has grown into a large, mainstream prescribing market. Today, medicinal cannabis is increasingly delivered through telehealth and online … Read more

Wonder is entering the consumer health AI arena

Wonder is entering the consumer health AI arena

New tools use data from multiple sources to provide health insights to users as tech giants compete for AI health dominance. Perplexity has launched Perplexity Health, heralding the company’s entry into the AI-powered consumer health market that is quickly becoming one of the most competitive areas in big tech — and one with potentially significant … Read more

Remote robotic surgery successfully tested in Panama for stroke treatment – UPI.com

Remote robotic surgery successfully tested in Panama for stroke treatment - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Panamanian doctors have been shown to be trained in a remote robotic procedure for stroke treatment. Photo courtesy of XCath March 24 (UPI) — A procedure performed in Panama using remote robotic surgery to treat strokes is generating interest among experts, who say the technology could allow specialists to expand access … Read more

The reason why most of us have a hard time getting out of bed is to sit on a towel for 20 minutes after a shower and not enjoy getting out anymore.

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In a TickTick post, a somatic specialist offers a simple but complex answer to why people struggle to do things that seem easy, like sitting on a towel for 20 minutes after a shower instead of getting dressed. Liz Tinto has built a huge following on Tik Tok by sharing somatic exercises designed to release … Read more

special | It’s time to take stock of reality TV stars’ mental health

special | It's time to take stock of reality TV stars' mental health

This is a disaster of biblical proportions. Tyler Frankie Powell — who rose to fame during the soft-turning scandal on Tic Tac and a starring role on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Women” — has become a city icon for all the wrong reasons. Hulu halted production on season 5 of “SLOMW” and ABC pulled … Read more

8 Quick micro-reactions can reduce stress and create instant relaxation

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Work stress can be overwhelming, but there are small, targeted micro-reactions that can interrupt your body’s rapid response, lower stress levels and restore immediate relaxation and focus. Gate You don’t need a lecture from me on how sharp your stress response is. You felt it. One second you’re fine, the next your heart is racing, … Read more

Gilead Sciences acquires our drug for first-in-progress T cell engagement program for autoimmune diseases

Gilead Sciences acquires our drug for first-in-progress T cell engagement program for autoimmune diseases

FOSTER CITY, Calif.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oro Pharmaceuticals, a privately held biotechnology company focused on developing T cell-mediated therapies for autoimmune diseases. “This acquisition underscores our commitment to developing transformative therapies for people living with serious autoimmune diseases,” said … Read more

A hospital investigation found that siblings of children with serious conditions were neglected, lacking support

A hospital investigation found that siblings of children with serious conditions were neglected, lacking support

Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family’s story. You know something is wrong with your brother or sister. You see the hospital visits and medication routines, the silent worry on your parents’ faces. You piece together things from overheard conversations, wondering if what you’re feeling is normal and if anyone notices what … Read more