izayid.net A Pennsylvania nurse is accused of giving lethal doses of insulin to two patients, the state attorney general said. Heather Irene Pressdee, 40, of Natrona Heights, allegedly gave patients “insulin overdoses” as a registered nurse at Quality Life Services, a skilled nursing facility in Chicora, the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office said in a statement. press. … Read more
Staffing levels of dispatchers and call handlers plummeted during the pandemic and have been slow to recover, leading to a vicious cycle, workers say, of overwork and burnout for a key part of the public safety apparatus in Cambridge, Boston and many gods More than 200 call centers in the state. There is an oft-quoted … Read more
Startup Noom says it helps members lose weight by tracking their diet and promoting healthy habits. Now it’s taking it a step further by launching a program that can prescribe a new generation of weight-loss drugs that have gained popularity. The company recently announced the launch of Noom Med, a new program designed to help … Read more
wWith summer just around the corner and temperatures rising, you might think about going back to the pool and doing a few laps. Not only does swimming offer a reprieve from the heat, it’s also a highly viable cross-training method if you’ve been pounding the asphalt and trails all spring or have cycled miles on … Read more
EMMAUS, Pa. — Doctors are finding that medications used for diabetic patients have been very effective for those struggling to lose weight. In fact, the FDA recently approved the same type of medications originally prescribed for diabetics, specifically for weight control. But the out-of-pocket costs can be staggering, for those with insurance that won’t cover … Read more
Legendary bodybuilder Dorian Yates carved out his own space in the sport with his intense training philosophy. He dominated the Mens Open division with unreal back development during his competition days. In a recent Instagram post, Yates shared the optimal time to perform a high-intensity workout for muscle growth. Dorian Yates made a name for … Read more
To promote health equity, quality, access, accountability and transparency, the new Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (MCP) contracts will go into effect statewide in California starting January 2024. MCPs perform a key role in CalAIMwhich stands for California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal, and will prioritize prevention and whole-person care. Under the new contracts, Blue Cross of … Read more
Researchers in Denmark worked with the US National Institutes of Health on a study showing a link between cannabis use and schizophrenia in young people, particularly young adults. The research adds to medical professionals’ growing concerns about cannabis use among younger generations. The study was published in the academic journal Psychological Medicine earlier this month. … Read more
Olives are small oval fruits that grow on trees (Olea europaea). These trees are traditionally found in the Mediterranean Basin, particularly in Spain, Italy, Morocco, Greece and Turkey, but are also planted in areas such as South America and California. Olives are naturally high in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants like vitamin E, which help … Read more
The expansion of Medicaid, which provides health insurance to more than 60,000 Granite Staters, may have hit a roadblock from becoming permanent, despite its unanimous support in the Senate and passage last week in the House. The program, Granite Advantage, will expire this year; it was implemented in 2014. Concerns from House Republicans prompted a … Read more