Wellness

US infant bleeding episodes jump as vitamin K refusals rise, two studies find

Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

The studies are the first to show that bleeding rates in U.S. infants have increased along with rising refusals of vitamin K shots.

CDC identifies 4 drug-resistant germs that pose an 'urgent threat'

Mary Walrath-Holdridge USA Today

These four germs were categorized as "urgent" by the CDC, meaning they are the biggest threats to Americans' health.

AI can read an MRI in seconds. Why are the orders still locked in unstructured formats?

Stacy Pur, MBA, BSN, RN for eFax

eFax reports that AI expedites MRI analysis, but order processes remain manual and cumbersome.

Women veterans may face more than twice the odds of early menopause

Brittany Risher Englert for Hone Health

Hone Health reports that women veterans are over twice as likely to experience early menopause, linked to PTSD and PFAS exposure, increasing health risks.

Where the human-AI workflow in health care breaks down

Jennifer Knight for CureIS Healthcare

CureIS Healthcare reports that the human-AI workflow in healthcare often lacks genuine oversight, risking errors in claim decisions due to inadequate data and accountability.

People with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, use everything in their power to suppress tics. This exhausting process is key to treatment.

Dr. Michael Okun for The Conversation

The Conversation reports that people with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, often suppress tics, an exhausting process crucial for treatment and understanding.

Why some nutrient deficiencies go undetected

Sharlyne Poggio for Discover C15

Discover C15 reports show that many nutrient deficiencies go undetected due to subtle symptoms and lack of testing.

When exhaustion isn't normal

CPAP.com reports that persistent exhaustion, often dismissed as normal, may signal sleep disorders.

The daily habits that have the biggest impact on healthy aging

Fatty15 reports that healthy aging relies on consistent daily habits such as a nutritious diet, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, stress management, and social connections.

The surprising ways poor sleep affects your body beyond fatigue

Sleeping.com reports that poor sleep affects more than fatigue, impacting heart health, metabolism, muscle recovery, and brain function.

Dealing with grief during the holidays

Talkspace notes that dealing with grief during the holidays can be overwhelming, and suggests it's important to acknowledge your feelings, set boundaries, and seek support for healing.

Excessive sweating: What supplements and medication can and can't do

Degree Deodorant reports that excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can be managed through various treatments, but supplements lack sufficient evidence.

What a post-workout sauna offers and how to do it right

AXE reports that post-workout sauna sessions can aid relaxation and improve circulation, but should complement and not replace exercise and recovery routines.

Should women take creatine during perimenopause?

Ritual reports creatine may benefit women during perimenopause by supporting muscle strength and lean mass, though research is still evolving in this area.