As a professional boxer, Tony Jeffries won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games and retired undefeated. He now shares […]
For older patients, focusing on what matters is often the best medicine
A woman in her 80s wanted to play with her great-grandchildren when they came to visit, but knee pain made […]
The Real Reason Cats Often Bite You When You Pet Them
Cats have a rep for being mysterious — a trait that their people often find appealing. There’s one mystery, however, […]
How often do you need to replace your underwear?
We all know we need to change our underwear at least once a day. Or at least, some of us […]
Study shows that repeated statements are more often judged to be true
When adults hear a statement repeated twice, they are more likely to think it is true than if they’ve heard […]
Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don’t have access to it
Around one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups […]
Caregiver stress: The crucial, often unrecognized byproduct of chronic disease
There is growing evidence that caregivers of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are vulnerable to developing their own poor cardiovascular […]
‘Superbugs’ found on many hospital patients’ hands and what they touch most often
For decades, hospitals have worked to get doctors, nurses and others to wash their hands and prevent the spread of […]
Quarter of American teens misperceive their weight and often have unhealthy habits
Nearly a fourth of American teenagers misjudge their weight and they often avoid a healthy diet and physical activity based […]
Patient Health Information Often Shared Electronically
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19, 2018 — The most common electronically sent and received types of patient health information (PHI) include laboratory […]