March is National Nutrition Month and we’re sharing go-to meals from some of our Dignity Health Medical Group physicians and advanced practice providers. Try these dishes the next time your in need of a healthy meal idea.
Clinics in rural areas with fewer doctors, dentists and nurses are turning to mobile health care clinics to take care to where it’s most needed. The Healthy Communities Coalition organizes a few mobile dental events each year in Lyon County, Nev. Wendy Madson/KHN hide caption toggle caption Wendy Madson/KHN Clinics in rural areas with fewer…
Introduction Every year World Sleep Day is observed on March 17 to raise awareness about the importance of sleep for our health and well-being. Did you know according to a survey it was recorded that approximately 55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping at least 3 nights a week? That’s a disturbing number. It seems…
Having a health condition that affects your breathing can be an unsettling experience. It can also significantly limit the things you’re able to do and the activities you enjoy. Maybe you have trouble breathing when you’re exercising. Or perhaps it’s a more constant presence in your daily life. There are many things, both temporary and…
By Noam N. Levey March 16, 2023 Noam N. Levey The numbers that tell the story of medical debt in the U.S. are staggering: Around 100 million Americans have health care debt, and together they owe at least $140 billion. And research suggests this debt can have striking consequences on people’s financial, physical, and mental…
Introduction Summer is a season of joy and fun, with plenty of outdoor activities and gatherings. However, it can also be a time when our gut health can be compromised due to changes in the weather. our diet and lifestyle. A healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, as it helps to digest food, absorb…
This year’s British Science Week theme is “connections” and throughout the week we’re looking at how UKHSA science is carried out in partnership with a wide range of organisations. In this blog Ginny Moore – an expert in applied environmental microbiology research – looks at our work to help hospitals prevent the spread of infections, which…
Anton Petukhov/Getty Images Anton Petukhov/Getty Images Veterinarian Karen Fine continues to be amazed by her patients, despite the fact that she’s been in practice for 30 years. Take, for instance, the feral cat she had to capture in a net, who was suffering from an overgrown claw that had punctured and infected his paw pad….
The Host President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget proposal includes new policies and funding boosts for many of the Democratic Party’s important constituencies, including advocates for people with disabilities and reproductive rights. It also proposes ways to shore up Medicare’s dwindling Hospital Insurance Trust Fund without cutting benefits, basically daring Republicans to match him on…
Introduction Period hygiene is an essential aspect of women’s health that involves maintaining proper cleanliness during menstruation. Menstruation is a natural process that occurs in women’s bodies, and it is essential to take proper care during this time to avoid infections and discomfort. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of period hygiene in…