There’s festive tissue paper taped to the walls and some kind of paper cutout dangling below the fluorescent lights: It can only mean that the holidays have arrived at the workplace, and with them a flurry of invites, requirements and potentially awkward situations to manage. And let’s just start with one thing, right off the … Continue reading Dealing With Holidays At Work
New Approaches For Fighting Tough Germs
Five years ago, Mary Millard went to the hospital for heart surgery. A contaminated medical instrument gave her an infection that led to septic shock. Her heart struggled, and her lungs and kidneys started to fail. “What I caught was pseudomonas, and it’s a very virulent superbug,” says the 60-year-old former nurse who lives in Baton … Continue reading New Approaches For Fighting Tough Germs
mind-body interventions can help reduce pain in people who have been taking prescription opioids
There’s new evidence that mind-body interventions can help reduce pain in people who have been taking prescription opioids — and lead to reductions in the drug’s dose. In a study published this month in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers reviewed evidence from 60 studies that included about 6,400 participants. They evaluated a range of strategies, including meditation, guided imagery, … Continue reading mind-body interventions can help reduce pain in people who have been taking prescription opioids
You Asked About The Flu
How can you tell if you have the flu, or the common cold? Why does your arm hurt after you get the flu shot? And can getting the flu shot give you the flu? This episode, we answer your flu-related listener questions with the help of Dr. Nicole Bouvier at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount … Continue reading You Asked About The Flu
The Truth About Carbs And Calories
We are not here to vilify carbs — they’re fuel for our bodies — but not all carbs are created equal. We look at the science behind why eating too much starch isn’t good for you and share four tips to help you integrate grains into your diet. CLICK HERE to read the entire NPR … Continue reading The Truth About Carbs And Calories
CDC Finds Possible Culprit In Outbreak Of Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say there has been a breakthrough in the investigation into the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries that has led to the deaths of 39 people and sickened more than 2,000 others. Investigators announced Friday that they have detected a chemical compound called vitamin E acetate in … Continue reading CDC Finds Possible Culprit In Outbreak Of Vaping-Related Lung Injuries