Well-being News Feeds
Keeping up to date on the latest changes taking place within the healthcare industry as well as finding the latest information on health, wellness, and prosperity can be a daunting task. We make it easy by curating the latest Health, Wellness and Prosperity News Feeds from around the Internet.
Holidays Can Be a Fright for Kids With Food Allergies
On September 21, 2020Title: Holidays Can Be a Fright for Kids… Read more
Human Biology Appears to Have Two Seasons, Not Four: Study
On October 6, 2020Title: Human Biology Appears to Have Two… Read more
Donating Plasma Helps Fight Immune Disorder
On September 14, 2020Title: Donating Plasma Helps Fight Immun… Read more
Exposing Babies to Wheat Very Early Might Prevent Celiac Disease: Study
On September 30, 2020Title: Exposing Babies to Wheat Very Ear… Read more
Always Be Ready for a Trip to the ER
On October 8, 2020Title: Always Be Ready for a Trip to the… Read more
Scientists Sequence Genome of Mold That Produced First Penicillin
On September 25, 2020Title: Scientists Sequence Genome of Mol… Read more
Face Shields Staved Off COVID-19, HAIs at Texas Hospital
On 10/25/2020(MedPage Today) -- A program of universal face shields for healthcare personnel (HCP) at one Texas hospital was not only tied… Read more
More Protein Not Tied to Lower Death Rate in Hemodialysis Patients
On 10/24/2020(MedPage Today) -- Adding nutritional supplements, and protein in particular, to the diet of patients on hemodialysis didn't… Read more
Do You Know the Symptoms of 'Long COVID'?
On 10/24/2020(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz… Read more
Fluad on Par With High-Dose Flu Vax in High-Risk Seniors
On 10/25/2020(MedPage Today) -- The adjuvanted trivalent flu vaccine (Fluad) was comparable with high-dose trivalent flu vaccine at preven… Read more
When COVID-19 Hit, Antibiotic Use in VA Hospitals Spiked Up
On 10/24/2020(MedPage Today) -- VA hospitals used more antibiotics in the first 5 months of 2020, which reversed declines in antibiotic us… Read more
Alternating Dual-Agent Tx Offers Better Remission in Nephropathy
On 10/25/2020(MedPage Today) -- Patients with primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) fared better after treatment with alternating corticost… Read more
The Telehealth Bubble's Uncertain Future; Roots of Physician Burnout
On 10/25/2020(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to this week's edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare ca… Read more
Clinical Challenges: Diagnosing Idiopathic Lung Fibrosis
On 10/25/2020(MedPage Today) -- Approval of two antifibrotic drugs for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) -- pirfenidone (Esbriet) and ni… Read more
Multi-Part Approach to Cut Dialysis Cath Complications Disappoints
On 10/25/2020(MedPage Today) -- Little benefit was seen after implementing a bundle of interventions aimed at reducing hemodialysis cathet… Read more
Caring for Patients with Dementia
On 10/25/2020(MedPage Today) -- Nurses in all specialties and areas will, at some point, work with patients who have Alzheimer's disease o… Read more
Veklury (remdesivir)
On 10/23/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Veklury (remdesivir)Category: MedicationsCreated: 3/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/23/2020 12:00:00 AM… Read more
Gadavist (gadobutrol)
On 10/15/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Gadavist (gadobutrol)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/15/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/15/2020 12:00:00 AM… Read more
Xenleta (lefamulin)
On 10/21/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Xenleta (lefamulin)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/21/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/21/2020 12:00:00 AM… Read more
Phoslyra (calcium acetate)
On 10/16/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Phoslyra (calcium acetate)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/16/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/16/2020 12:00:… Read more
Eraxis (anidulafungin)
On 10/22/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Eraxis (anidulafungin)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 A… Read more
Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a)
On 10/22/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2020 1… Read more
Ultomiris (ravulizumab)
On 10/21/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Ultomiris (ravulizumab)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/21/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/21/2020 12:00:00… Read more
Nuzyra (omadacycline)
On 10/14/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Nuzyra (omadacycline)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/14/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2020 12:00:00 AM… Read more
Endari (L-glutamine oral powder)
On 10/22/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Endari (L-glutamine oral powder)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2020… Read more
Tindamax (tinidazole)
On 10/21/2020Source: MedicineNet Medications GeneralTitle: Tindamax (tinidazole)Category: MedicationsCreated: 10/21/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/21/2020 12:00:00 AM… Read more
Why is behavior change so hard?
On 04/10/2018Source: Good Company BlogBy Angel BrownawellEditors note: This is one in a series of posts focused on articles published in the March 2018 special edition of Consulting… Read more
Science News » NIH-funded Study Sheds Light on Abnormal Neural Function in Rare Genetic Disorder
On 09/28/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy Claire ColeA genetic study has identified neuronal abnormalities in the electrical activity of cortical cells derived from people with a… Read more
Blog Post » Addressing the Crisis of Black Youth Suicide
On 09/22/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy Joshua GordonIn this message for National Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Gordon describes NIMH’s efforts to address the rising rates of sui… Read more
Scientific Meeting » Workshop: Identifying New Directions in Mental Health Disparities Research: Innovations with a Multidimensional Lens
On 11/09/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy National Institute of Mental HealthAttend this virtual workshop to learn about innovative research approaches to understand and address mental health disparitie… Read more
Can Work-Life Balance Policies Become the Big Bad Wolf for Organizations?
On 04/24/2018Source: Good Company BlogBy Dr. Matt GrawitchI was intrigued this past week when I noticed a new article coming out in the Academy of Management Annals. Perrigino, Dunfor… Read more
Scientific Meeting » The NIMH Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Decision-Making and Computational Psychiatry: An Explanatory and Pragmatic Perspective
On 11/12/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy National Institute of Mental HealthOn November 12, Dr. Martin Paulus, Scientific Director and President of the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, O… Read more
Bringing friends and flavor together: Why Joy loves her job
On 03/13/2018Source: Good Company BlogBy Jessica McKenzie, MSEvery February, we host "I Love My Job" to highlight the positive aspects of work. We received submissions from peo… Read more
Video » NIMH Experts Discuss Suicide Prevention Strategies
On 10/02/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy National Institute of Mental HealthIn recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NIMH conducted a livestream event on September 23, 2020, to di… Read more
This Holiday Season, Watch Out for Pseudoscientific Advice About Stress
On 11/28/2017Source: Good Company BlogBy Dr. Matt GrawitchWe have entered yet another holiday season. It is a time of giving, a time of celebration, and a time of pseudoscientific adv… Read more
Oh No, Say It Ain’t So - There’s No Evidence for Engagement Alarmism?
On 06/05/2017Source: Good Company BlogBy Dr. Matt GrawitchEngagement’s in a dire state! Workers are disengaged! Employees are going to turn over in droves! If you read much of what is… Read more
Making the world a better place: Why Nina loves her job
On 02/14/2018Source: Good Company BlogBy Angel BrownawellEvery February, we host "I Love My Job" to highlight the positive aspects of work. We're receiving submissions from… Read more
Make Beautiful Music Together at Work, Stress and Health 2017 #wsh2017
On 06/08/2017Source: Good Company BlogBy Angel BrownawellDon’t let your Work, Stress and Health conference experience be one of all work and no play. Take a break, get outside, find… Read more
How to Help When Employees Feel Helpless
On 10/17/2017Source: Good Company BlogBy Tara DavisNatural disasters occurring one after another can often leave employees feeling helpless. However, your organization can empo… Read more
Scientific Meeting » NIMH Livestream Event: Managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents
On 10/21/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy National Institute of Mental HealthIn recognition of ADHD Awareness Month, NIMH will host a livestream event on October 21, 2020, from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET, to d… Read more
The greater good: Why Jessica loves her job
On 03/13/2018Source: Good Company BlogBy Jessica McKenzie, MSEvery February, we host "I Love My Job" to highlight the positive aspects of work. We received submissions from peo… Read more
What Happened to Whole Foods Should Sound the Employee Engagement Alarm
On 06/22/2017Source: Good Company BlogBy Dr. Matt GrawitchWhole Foods gets acquired by Amazon, and, of course, the news is abuzz about how this is going to change the way Americans ob… Read more
Scientific Meeting » NIMH Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention Strategies
On 09/23/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy National Institute of Mental HealthIn recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NIMH will host a livestream event on September 23, 2020, from… Read more
Science News » NIMH’s Carlos Zarate Jr., M.D., Elected to National Academy of Medicine
On 10/22/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy Claire ColeCarlos Zarate Jr., M.D., chief of the Experimental Therapeutics and Pathophysiology Branch within the NIMH Intramural Researc… Read more
Scientific Meeting » NIMH 2020 Symposium: Advancing Technologies to Investigate Mechanisms of Gut-Microbiota-Brain Interaction
On 10/19/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy National Institute of Mental HealthOn October 23, NIMH is bringing together experts in basic and translational gut-microbiota and brain research for an online w… Read more
Video » NIMH Expert Dr. Mary Rooney Discusses Managing ADHD
On 10/22/2020Source: NIMH News FeedBy National Institute of Mental HealthOn October 21, 2020, NIMH expert Dr. Mary Rooney discussed managing ADHD in children and adolescents during a livestream even… Read more
What Are Veneers?
On 12/01/2014Veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns in many situations.… Read more
Headaches and Jaw Pain? Check Your Posture!
On 03/30/2007If you experience frequent headaches and pain in your lower jaw, check your posture and consult your dentist about temporoman… Read more
Men: Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist
On 03/30/2007Men: Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist  An online poll of 289 general dentists and consumers conf… Read more
Does a Smaller Waist Mean Smelly Breath?
On 11/01/2014Chemicals called ketones are the primary source of bad breath in those dieting.… Read more
Why is Oral Health Important for Men?
On 03/30/2007Why is Oral Health Important for Men?  Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, accord… Read more
The Fountain of Dental Youth
On 12/01/2014The reason cosmetic dentistry is experiencing a boom is that baby boomers want to preserve their youthful appearance.… Read more
Why is Oral Health Important for Men?
On 10/01/2014Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health, and many times their oral health.… Read more
What is Orofacial Pain?
On 03/30/2007Orofacial pain includes a number of clinical problems involving the chewing (masticatory) muscles or temporomandibular joint.… Read more
Do You Have Traveler's Breath?
On 11/01/2014Bad breath while traveling happens when the salivary glands slow down the production of saliva, which allows bacteria to grow… Read more
The History of Dental Advances
On 03/30/2007The History of Dental Advances  Many of the most common dental tools were used as early as the Stone Age. Thankfully, t… Read more
What is a Composite Resin (White Filling)?
On 03/30/2007What is a Composite Resin (White Filling)?  A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to re… Read more
Are You Biting Off More Than You Can Chew?
On 03/30/2007In our fast-paced lives, many of us may be eating in a hurry, taking giant bites of our food to get done quickly and on to th… Read more
The Fountain of Dental Youth
On 12/01/2014The reason cosmetic dentistry is experiencing a boom is that baby boomers want to preserve their youthful appearance.… Read more
What Is Halitosis?
On 11/01/2014More than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, or bad breath.… Read more
What is Dental Amalgam (Silver Filling)?
On 03/30/2007What is Dental Amalgam (Silver Fillings)?  Most people recognize dental amalgams as silver fillings. Dental amalgam is… Read more
Men: Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist
On 10/01/2014Long ago, most men worked for one or two employers throughout a lifetime and many did not think about the way their overall a… Read more
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
On 03/30/2007Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) describes a variety of conditions that affect jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints an… Read more
What Color Is Your Smile?
On 12/01/2014Food and drink, illness, injury, heredity or environmental factors can discolor teeth.… Read more
Check Menstrual Calendar for Tooth Extraction
On 03/30/2007Dry socket, the most common postoperative complication from tooth extractions, delays the normal healing process and results… Read more
Equilibration May Lessen TMD Pain
On 11/01/2014The muscle pain and spasms associated with TMD are often compared to that of a "charley horse" in a runner's leg.… Read more
How night vision is maintained during retinal degenerative disease
On 09/22/2020New insight on how people with retinal degenerative disease can maintain their night vision for a relatively long period of t… Read more
Biomarker indicating neurodegeneration identified in the eye
On 09/21/2020A new study indicates a well-known biomarker that serves as a marker for earlier diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases is n… Read more
First 'pathoconnectome' could point toward new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
On 09/29/2020Scientists have achieved another first in the field of connectomics, which studies the synaptic connections between neurons.… Read more
Antidepressant drug effective in treating 'lazy eye' in adults
On 09/30/2020Researchers reveal how subanesthetic ketamine, which is used for pain management and as an antidepressant in humans, is effec… Read more
New study shows which medical procedures pose COVID-19 risk to health-care providers
On 10/13/2020Autopsy, airway suctioning and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are among the list of medical procedures that pose a risk of spr… Read more
Mammals share gene pathways that allow zebrafish to grow new eyes
On 10/07/2020Working with fish, birds and mice, researchers report new evidence that some animals' natural capacity to regrow neurons is n… Read more
Research challenges conventional wisdom about key autism trait
On 09/25/2020A new study into the causes of sensorimotor impairments prevalent among autistic people could pave the way for better treatme… Read more
Restoration of retinal and visual function following gene therapy
On 10/19/2020A breakthrough study results in the restoration of retinal and visual functions of mice models suffering from inherited retin… Read more
New artificial intelligence platform uses deep learning to diagnose dystonia with high accuracy in less than one second
On 09/28/2020A new study showed DystoniaNet AI platform detected cases of dystonia from an MRI with 98.8 percent accuracy. There is curren… Read more
After developing CRISPR test, researchers validate clinical feasibility for COVID-19 testing
On 09/18/2020In March, researchers began to develop a new, low-cost, CRISPR-based diagnostic platform to detect infectious diseases, inclu… Read more
