PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Pyeongchang Winter Olympics organizers (POCOG) said on Monday a total of 177 norovirus cases had been confirmed so far at the Games but that the athletic delegations remained unaffected.
Source: Reuters Medical News
Author Joe Donatelli is convinced that carbs are trying to kill him. He walks readers through the digestion of carbs (we’re talking simple carbs here, white foods like bread, flour, pasta, rice, rolls, cakes cookies, etc.) and the absorbtion, or lack thereof, by the body. It’s an interesting perspective and read, and one that anyone concerned about how carbs affect the human body should dive into: LIVESTRONG.com – Is Eating Carbs REALLY Bad for Me?
Kathleen Bartholomew, RN, MN, gives a mesmerizing TEDx Talk about the nursing profession, saving lives, and the culture and hierarchy inside hospitals and within the nursing profession.
She has been a national speaker for the past 14 years. She was acknowledged in 2010 as one of the top 20 people in the US changing the culture of healthcare by Health Leaders Media. Her focus has been on the relationships and hierarchy between nurses, between doctors and nurses, and between the layers of people and functions that need to run smoothly to keep patients safe.
The registered nurse recalls how a member of the cleaning staff of a hospital she was working at saved a patient’s life. And she recounts how healthcare professionals interact both negatively and positively while doing their work of saving lives and keeping patients safe while in their care. Ms. Bartholomew is the author of five books and speaks to hospital boards, the military, senior leadership, and front line staff about patient safety, communication, leadership and power.
(Reuters) – OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP said on Saturday that it has cut its sales force in half and will stop promoting opioids to physicians, following widespread criticism of the ways that drugmakers market addictive painkillers.
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Entrepreneurs seem to consistently fail when it comes to healthy eating. Placing health on the back burner while pursuing business goals can land you wildly off track and wondering how you got there. Entrepreneur magazine has lined up five tips when it comes to getting and staying healthy.
Prioritizing and organizing activities and setting personal standards can can go a long way towards getting yourself on track. For all the tips and advice from this Entrepreneur article, follow this link: 5 Tips to Help Busy Entrepreneurs Stay Healthy and Happy
A comprehensive scientific review of research, which was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aggregated the results from the best past studies of weight training and protein. What the published review found was that eating more protein — and, as the New York Times reported, “well past the amounts currently recommended” — can amplify “the results of lifting weights, especially for people past the age of 40.” That means larger, stronger muscles and greater strength.
Follow this link to take a look at their write up: Lift Weights, Eat More Protein
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Pyeongchang Winter Olympics organizers said on Saturday that 11 new cases of a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea had been confirmed at the Games, bringing the total to 139.
Source: Reuters Medical News
(Reuters Health) – Children who play with second-hand plastic toys may be exposed to unsafe levels of chemicals like lead and cadmium that have been linked to developmental problems and organ damage, a UK study suggests.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. budget deal adopted by Congress on Friday includes what advocates call a landmark compromise to provide an estimated $1.5 billion over 10 years to try to keep struggling families together, including those with babies born dependent on opioids.
Source: Reuters Medical News
(Reuters Health) – E-cigarette liquids sweetened with flavorings like vanilla and cinnamon may harm the lungs even when they don’t contain nicotine, a U.S. study suggests.
Source: Reuters Medical News