MEDICINE & HEALTH

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Portable Smartphone Lab Can Diagnose Illnesses Like Coronavirus

Smartphone lab delivers test results in 'spit' second Engineers with the University of Cincinnati have created a tiny portable lab that plugs into your phone, connecting it automatically to a doctor's office through a custom app UC developed.
Why Tending To Your Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever

Why Tending To Your Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever

There's never been an "easy" time to be alive; for most of history we humans have struggled with varying degrees of war, poverty, disease, and inequality, with the concept of mental health care only establishing itself in the past century.
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Can You 'Catch' Cancer or Obesity from Other People?

Noncommunicable diseases cannot be passed between people — or can they? People during the early years were plagued by tuberculosis infections, malaria, constant syphilis outbreaks and wounds that were laced with bacteria and never healed.
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Menopause Can Start Earlier Than You Think: Here's What You Need To Know

What is perimenopause and how do you treat it? If you have not heard of the term perimenopause, you are not alone. Dr. Jennifer Payne, director of the Women's Mood Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins University said that often when women talk about going through menopause, what they are really talking about is perimenopause, which is a transitional stage during which the body is preparing to stop ovulating.
How To Prepare For Plastic Surgery - Steps And A Checklist

How To Prepare For Plastic Surgery - Steps And A Checklist

Plastic surgery has become a mainstay in our culture. The fact that it is so extensively performed, available and advertised has made it easy to consider when concerns about aging or not looking as youthful as you’d desire becomes an issue. More than that, the widespread acceptance of plastic surgery procedures mean that everyone can opt to have surgery to fulfill a personal desire without fear of any judgment. If you have decided to have that so-wished-for procedure, you should have an initial consultation with your surgeon to ascertain that there is a coincidence between their point of view and yours as to the actual procedure and its results. Take advantage of this initial interview to have all your questions answered. If you fear you might forget important doubts, write them down. Here are some ideas of questions that may ease your mind:
5 Benefits to IV Therapy

5 Benefits to IV Therapy

You have seen the billboards on the highway and noticed advertisements in your local shopper for IV therapy. You may have wondered exactly what it is and if it might be right for you. Hospitals have used IV therapy forever to treat patients for dehydration and pain. Recently, individual companies offering at-home IV therapy have emerged. The therapy is great for supplementing your diet with any nutrients it may lack. It is also a way to get some quick energy. There are several main benefits to IV therapy.
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