July 5, 2019 – The Health News Center

Day: July 5, 2019

Mercedes X-Class fighter? Yes, BMW students built a…

UncategorizedJuly 5, 2019

Trainees at the BMW Munich factory built a bakkie based on the firm's flagship X7 SUV. The one-off will premier at the BMW Motorrad Days in July. The X7 bakkie combines the 250kW xDrive40i engine with…

WATCH: Formula E wants to race in Cape…

UncategorizedJune 5, 2019

UPDATE: We've added comment from Cape Town mayor Earlier in May, we reported that Formula 1's owners Liberty Media, are considering an F1 race in Africa. Now, the City of Cape Town is considering hosting…

Harvard Health Blog

Children and gun safety: What to know and do July 19, 2019
Regardless of individual feelings about guns and gun ownership, everyone wants their children to be safe. Simple safety steps can prevent accidents involving children and guns. The post Children and gun safety: What to know and do appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Claire McCarthy, MD
Kidney stones: What are your treatment options? July 18, 2019
There are several treatment options for kidney stones. Which is best for you may depend on size and number of stones and their location in the kidney. Imaging and blood tests can help your doctor determine the right course of treatment. The post Kidney stones: What are your treatment options? appeared first on Harvard Health […]
Kevin R. Loughlin, MD, MBA
A new therapy for osteoporosis: Romosozumab July 17, 2019
Osteoporosis affects 10 million people in the United States, the majority of them women. Romosozumab is a new type of medication for treating osteoporosis that offers another treatment option for some women after menopause. The post A new therapy for osteoporosis: Romosozumab appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
David M. Slovik, MD
The fourth trimester: What you should know July 16, 2019
The three trimesters of pregnancy are well known. But what happens to women in the 12 weeks after birth: the fourth trimester? During this critical time, women often get far less support and healthcare than they need. Fortunately, attitudes are changing. The post The fourth trimester: What you should know appeared first on Harvard Health […]
Ilona T. Goldfarb, MD, MPH
Dermal fillers: The good, the bad and the dangerous July 15, 2019
As people get older, volume loss in the structural components of the face lead to many of the visual signs of aging. Dermal fillers, gel-like substances that are injected under the skin of the face, can help restore a more youthful appearance. The post Dermal fillers: The good, the bad and the dangerous appeared first […]
Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Infant car seats are for cars only (how not to use an infant car seat) July 12, 2019
If you use an infant car seat that detaches from the base, it may be convenient to leave your baby in it even when not in a car, but the American Academy of Pediatrics warns people that these seats should be used only for travel in a vehicle. The post Infant car seats are for […]
Claire McCarthy, MD
10,000 steps a day — or fewer? July 11, 2019
If you're trying to take 10,000 steps a day, it can be discouraging to miss that well-known target. But why is 10,000 steps the goal? And is it really necessary to take that many steps every day? The post 10,000 steps a day — or fewer? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Steve Calechman
4 behavioral changes to tame urinary incontinence July 10, 2019
The discomfort and potential embarrassment of urinary incontinence keeps many people from the activities they enjoy, but some simple behavioral changes can improve bladder control. The post 4 behavioral changes to tame urinary incontinence appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
May Wakamatsu, MD
Hyperemesis: (Way) beyond morning sickness July 9, 2019
During early months of pregnancy, many women experience nausea and vomiting (morning sickness). A small percentage struggle with persistent, severe nausea and vomiting, a condition called hyperemesis. Certain treatments –– or time –– sometimes help. The post Hyperemesis: (Way) beyond morning sickness appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Huma Farid, MD
More opioids, more pain: Fueling the fire July 8, 2019
One of the paradoxes of treating pain is that the longer a person takes an opioid medication, the greater possibility they will become more sensitive to pain, a condition called opioid-induced hyperalgesia. The post More opioids, more pain: Fueling the fire appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Shafik Boyaji, MD

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
« Jun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31