Gezondheid en Medisch – Buitenland

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Een slechte mentale gezondheid heeft vaak verdergaande gevolgen dan veel mensen zich realiseren. Uit recent onderzoek blijkt dat de impact zich uitstrekt over vrijwel alle levensdomeinen. In Nederland ervaart ongeveer 20% van de bevolking jaarlijks de gevolgen van mentale... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Af en toe moeite hebben met slikken of hoesten tijdens het eten is meestal geen reden tot zorg. Toch is er een dunne grens tussen een onschuldige misstap en een ernstiger probleem. Een enkele keer verslikken is normaal, vooral... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Het Nederlandse klimaat staat bekend om zijn wisselvalligheid. Regen, wind, koude en zachte dagen wisselen elkaar regelmatig af, vooral tijdens de overgangsperiodes tussen seizoenen. Healthcarechain heeft onderzocht welke effecten deze wisselende weersomstandigheden kunnen hebben op artrose patiënten. Sterke relatie... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - “Je bent wat je eet” – deze oude wijsheid blijkt steeds weer waar te zijn, vooral als het gaat om onze huid. Als iemand die jarenlang met acne heeft geworsteld, weet ik hoe frustrerend het kan zijn om door... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Overtollig armvet is een veelvoorkomende zorg voor veel mensen. Hoewel het misschien ambitieus lijkt om strakke armen te krijgen in slechts twee weken, kunnen gerichte strategieën je helpen om een vliegende start te maken. Hoewel de meeste fitnessdeskundigen zeggen... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Als de polsen steeds meer pijn gaan doen… De pols is het gewricht dat de arm met de hand verbindt. Het is een complex gewricht dat bewegingen in alle richtingen mogelijk maakt. Bij bijna alle bewegingen die we met... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Vitamine C is misschien wel de bekendste vitamine die u kent. Vitamine C wordt ook wel “ascorbinezuur” genoemd. De primaire functie van Vitamine C is het in standhouden van de weerstand, hulp bij de vorming van bindweefsel en voor... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Naar de invloed van vloeibare Groenlipmossel op de gewrichten is in de loop der jaren veel onderzoek gedaan. Deze mosselsoort kan uitsluitend overleven in de extreem schone wateren van de Marlborough Sounds in Nieuw-Zeeland. De Groenlipmossel ontleent haar naam... Read more »

HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! HealthCareChain - Verbeter je Gezondheid! - Reumatoïde artritis gaat vaak gepaard met een vermoeid, zwak en uitgeput gevoel. Dit wordt niet altijd alleen door de ziekteactiviteit veroorzaakt. Maar liefst 30 tot 70 procent van de patiënten kan bloedarmoede ontwikkelen. Meestal gaat het om ‘anemia of... Read more »

Inflammation can be a beneficial sign that the body’s immune system is fighting an infection, but it can also linger over time, damaging the body. There is evidence that eating a diet heavy in foods that promote inflammation can increase the risk for certain health problems, and also that a... Read more »

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a treatable condition once considered a disease that largely affects people who are white, although in recent years it has been diagnosed more often in other racial and ethnic groups, in the US and around the world. Recognizing this condition early can make a difference... Read more »

Millions of people around the world have sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that can cause pain and damage to organs or tissues, and can make children more susceptible to other health problems. In the US, most cases are diagnosed through screening in newborns. Getting connected to the proper care... Read more »

Every day, more and more adults are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, helping us build toward herd immunity. But what about children and teens? What is the status of research on the vaccines in these groups, and when might vaccines be available for them? The post COVID-19 vaccines for children and... Read more »

After too much time spent indoors (and probably less active than is healthy), getting outside and taking a hike is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying nature. But before you hit the trail, make sure you’re well prepared. The post Happy trails: Take a hike, now appeared... Read more »

Although it has been known for some time that individuals with dementia frequently have poor, fragmented sleep, two new studies suggest that if you don’t get enough sleep in midlife, you are at increased risk for dementia later in life. The post Sleep well — and reduce your risk of... Read more »

A history of discrimination in multiple settings, including health care, may make some people who identify as LGBTQ+ hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, even though the virus has disproportionately harmed this community. If you're struggling to make a decision, this may help you consider benefits and risks. The post... Read more »

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of infertility in women. In many cases, women with PCOS have skin and hair issues such as acne, hair loss, or excessive hair growth in places where they normally do not have hair. Treatment options vary depending on the symptoms and each... Read more »

Obstructive sleep apnea leaves people tired, but also puts them at risk for other health problems. Not everyone with sleep apnea can use an airway pressure machine, and some may simply prefer not to. There are oral appliances available, but are they effective? The post Dental appliances for sleep apnea:... Read more »

Hey everybody, it’s Earth Day again. Time to kick off your shoes, stretch your toes in the warm grass and inhale the stench of a million PR firms trying desperately to capitalize off your positive impressions of the natural world.  Whether it’s computer companies promising to make their products (which... Read more »

State Rep. Jeff Hoverson didn’t want anyone getting in the way of using fossil fuels in North Dakota. Not the United Nations. Not international nonprofits. Certainly not the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. So he made a law to stop them. In March, the North Dakota legislature passed a bill... Read more »

UPDATE (April 14, 4:40 p.m.): As of April 14, the Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay on restrictions of mifepristone while the justices evaluate whether they will issue a formal stay. Two days prior, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a partial stay of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling,... Read more »

A few weeks ago, Jessica Marchbank got a call from a woman whose abortion had just been canceled. The woman had driven more than two hours from Louisville, Kentucky, to Indianapolis, leaving three children at home. “She’s crying, saying, ‘How am I going to make this work?’” said Marchbank, who... Read more »

UPDATE (April 14, 4:40 p.m.): As of April 14, the Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay on restrictions of mifepristone while the justices evaluate whether they will issue a formal stay. Two days prior, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a partial stay of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling,... Read more »

We thought we were safe. The flu season was tapering off. Spring was in the air (sort of, some places). As flu cases flatlined through January and February, Americans breathed a sigh of relief, kicked up our collective feet … and immediately realized we’d accidentally ingested norovirus and made a... Read more »

In their first full legislative sessions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, Republican state legislators are being pressed on what “pro-life” really means. There are plenty of bills focusing on abortion restrictions — particularly in the Republican-controlled states where abortion is still largely legal — but GOP lawmakers... Read more »

The Department of Energy says COVID-19 was caused by a lab leak. But that doesn’t mean COVID-19 was definitely caused by a lab leak. In fact, the agency’s report, which made headlines last week, states it has “low confidence” in its own conclusion. Scientific evidence, on the other hand, has... Read more »

UPDATE (April 14, 4:40 p.m.): As of April 14, the Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay on restrictions of the drug while the justices evaluate whether they will issue a formal stay, following an April 7 ruling by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk that invalidated the FDA’s 2000 approval of the... Read more »

In the first month of 2023, 25 people lost their lives in four mass shootings in California over just eight days. It’s a grim statistic, made all the more distressing when you consider the fact that California has one of the lowest gun death rates in the entire country. This... Read more »

Alarm bells seemed to sound in teachers’ lounges across America late last year with the debut of ChatGPT — an AI chatbot that was both easy to use and capable of producing dialogue-like responses, including longer-form writing and essays. Some writers and educators went so far as to even forecast... Read more »

What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight... Read more »

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s a decent chance that it’s dark outside as you’re reading this. Bleak midwinter, indeed. The darkest part of the year is preceded by the switch to standard time, which sacrifices the evening sun in favor of earlier dawns. The results can feel... Read more »

In 2022, FiveThirtyEight’s visual journalists covered the midterm elections, the end of Roe v. Wade and sports stories ranging from the World Cup to changes in Major League Baseball’s pitch timing rules. Here are some of the most interesting — and weird and colorful and complicated — charts we made... Read more »

Biotech and pharma dealmaking is off to a good start in 2025. Meanwhile, digital health fundraising defined by “David and Goliath dynamic” in 2024, report says.... Read more »

Spravato is now the first-ever stand-alone therapy for treatment-resistant depression, and is on its way to becoming a blockbuster product.... Read more »

This year's JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.... Read more »

The talks on drugs including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, GSK's Trelegy Ellipta, and Pfizer's Xtandi will set Medicare prices that go into effect in 2027.... Read more »

The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.... Read more »

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.... Read more »

Bristol Myers Squibb plans to release initial late-stage trial data on Cobenfy in Alzheimer's-related psychosis during the latter part of the year.... Read more »

Eli Lilly shares dropped after the drugmaker cut its 2024 revenue guidance, citing lower-than-expected demand for its obesity and diabetes drugs.... Read more »

Companies from Johnson & Johnson to Eli Lilly, Amazon and Nvidia are announcing health-related deals at the JPMorgan Health Care Conference.... Read more »

An aging U.S. population and lower risk of replacement by A.I. has contributed to strong demand for health care workers.... Read more »

Moderna now expects 2025 revenue to come in between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, most of which will come in the second half of the year.... Read more »

Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.... Read more »

Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.... Read more »

General Catalyst's portfolio companies, starting with Aidoc and Commure, will use AWS' services to build new artificial intelligence solutions.... Read more »

The company has developed technology that uses patients’ smartphones to deliver data and insights to clinicians and payers.... Read more »

President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to use the term sex rather than gender.... Read more »

A letter from several Democratic Senators urged Trump to use his deal-making skills to “flat out reject any request to end negotiations."... Read more »

President Donald Trump has previously criticized the Biden administration’s AI regulations as heavy-handed and hindering tech innovation.... Read more »

The planned departure would leave the WHO scrambling to replace its top donor, which contributed $1.3 billion to the organization between 2022 and 2023.... Read more »

Healthcare leaders shared insights on various topics, including industry challenges, a new administration and growing their companies. ... Read more »

Philips’ Shez Partovi said a lot of the company's focus is working to determine how AI can be used to give time back to clinicians.... Read more »

Employers are looking to reduce the number of digital health solutions they offer employees. ... Read more »

Despite the AI hype, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain. The process can be complicated — and expensive.... Read more »

Taking care of children’s needs often means putting your own on the backburner. However, prioritising self-care as a parent is vital for your mental and physical health, improving your patience and energy levels so you can be fully present for your family. This article explores practical ways busy parents and...... Read more »

If you are dealing with a cancer diagnosis, you know how crucial it is to choose the right cancer clinic. Of course, the right clinic can make a huge difference when it comes to the effectiveness of treatment and patient comfort. With numerous cancer clinics available today, it can be...... Read more »

When it comes to your baby’s development, early intervention can make all the difference, especially for those born with birth injuries or who may be at risk of developmental delays. Movement activities and physical therapy provide a foundation for babies to grow strong, reach milestones, and overcome challenges. For babies...... Read more »

Your house is mirroring your identity. And how you adorn it reflects your values, interests, and tastes. For instance, farmhouse-style decor indicates an interest in staying current with trends, whereas high-end appliances show a love for cooking and an appreciation for the outcome. But what about your dining table and...... Read more »

Using a cavitation slimming machine to track your progress is crucial to realizing your body contouring objectives and determining how well your treatments work. When used correctly and consistently, cavitation machines—which break down fat cells using ultrasound technology—can yield notable effects. This guide explains how to use a cavitation slimming...... Read more »

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In the pursuit of achieving weight loss goals, finding the right medication can be pivotal. With a multitude of options available, navigating through the choices can be overwhelming. This guide aims to shed light on some of the most effective weight loss medications on the market, offering insights into their...... Read more »

In recent years, the pharmaceutical landscape has witnessed significant advancements in the treatment of various medical conditions, including diabetes. Among these innovations, Ozempic has emerged as a promising therapeutic option for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. However, its benefits extend beyond glycemic control alone. In this article, we delve into...... Read more »

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the role of nurses continues to evolve, transcending traditional boundaries to include a broader scope of practices and education. As the backbone of healthcare systems worldwide, nurses are at the forefront of embracing innovative practices and educational advancements to meet the growing complexities of...... Read more »