In Nevada, a nonprofit called Sagebrush Health Services is in a legal battle with a huge drug company, Amgen. The issue? Amgen stopped giving discounts on medicines to Sagebrush's clinics. This left Sagebrush struggling to get the drugs they need for their patients. Sagebrush serves over 10, 000 pe
Healthcare workers often face patients who believe false information about diseases. This can make their jobs harder. A new teaching method is trying to change that. It combines learning with entertainment. This method is called edutainment. The idea is simple. First, students learn about false hea
Nurses who move to other countries for work often struggle a lot. They face many problems that can hurt their mental health. These problems include adjusting to new workplaces, dealing with language barriers, and adapting to different cultures. These nurses have to learn new ways of doing things. T
People often think winter is a breeze for deodorant. After all, it's cold, so less sweating, right? Wrong. Winter can actually make body odor worse. Here's why. First, sweat doesn't disappear in winter. Your body still sweats to regulate temperature. But in winter, that sweat gets trapped under lay
Caring for a loved one in the hospital is tough. It takes a toll on the body, mind, and wallet. This is not just hard for the patients. It is also very hard for the family members who take care of them. A recent study looked at how this affects family caregivers in medical and surgical wards. It fou
A device approved by the FDA for treating ADHD in children has been found ineffective in a recent clinical trial. The external trigeminal nerve stimulator, which was expected to reduce ADHD symptoms, showed no significant improvement compared to a placebo. The FDA had initially approved the device
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is diving into a new study. They want to see if cellphone radiation could be bad for our health. This isn't just a random idea. It comes from big concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He thinks cellphones might cause brain i
Cleveland Clinic is making a comeback in Erie with a fresh physical therapy clinic. The new spot, Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, kicked off on January 20 at 3266 W. 26th St. This project is a team effort with Physicians Rehab Solutions, aiming to boost rehab services in the area
Twenty-five years ago, people noticed a big problem. Scientists were making discoveries about addiction treatment, but those findings weren't reaching the people who needed them most: doctors, nurses, and counselors. This sparked the creation of two important groups: the Clinical Trials Network (CTN
Cancer doesn't just hurt the body; it also takes a toll on the mind. Some survivors find a silver lining in their fight, growing stronger in unexpected ways. But how can we help more people find this strength? A recent study set out to answer this question. The study focused on people who had beate
