Share on PinterestA study found that adding more daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity may help reduce cognitive decline and the risk of dementia in older women. Barbara Ruotolo/EyeEm/Getty Images The absence of effective treatments for dementia underscores the importance of strategies, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, to attenuate the risk factors for dementia. Studies […]
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. — For three years, Bertha Embriz of San Francisco has gone without health insurance, skipping annual wellness exams and recently tolerating a broken molar by trying not to chew with it. As an immigrant without legal status, the 58-year-old unpaid caregiver knew that California’s Medicaid program was closed to her. [–> That changed […]
Continue ReadingThe Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (NASDAQ:EDOC – Get Rating) was the target of a large growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totaling 178,100 shares, a growth of 1,736.1% from the January 31st totaling 9,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 29,400 shares, […]
Continue ReadingGuardant Health (NASDAQ:GH – Get Rating) had its price target dropped by equity research analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group from $65.00 to $60.00 in a report released on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group’s target price indicates a potential upside of 107.76% from the stock’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host its annual Day of the Woman event, from 5:30 to 8 pm Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St. The event includes a dinner catered by Macaroni Joes, featuring a […]
Continue ReadingNovember 10, 2022 · 7:00 AM Should have spent more time outdoors Myopia, aka nearsightedness, is extremely common and can start in childhood or young adults. Over time it can lead to early-onset cataracts, retinal detachment, and glaucoma. MedPageToday has an eye-opening article on treatments that can prevent myopia progression and complications. For example: Common […]
Continue ReadingWhite House says DeSantis of making a ‘mockery’ of migration response WASHINGTON — The White House issued a sharp rebuke of Ron DeSantis on Wednesday after the Florida governor activated the state’s National Guard in response to a surge in Cuban migrants arriving by sea, accusing the Republican of “creating a problem” as the Biden […]
Continue ReadingMARTINEZ, Calif. (KRON) — Toxic dust fell over Martinez while families were at home celebrating Thanksgiving, and Contra Costa County health officials want an oil refinery to face consequences for failing to sound the alarm. On Wednesday, Contra Costa Health requested that the District Attorney consider taking legal action against the Martinez Refining Company for […]
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