You have just started working out and are weighing yourself daily on the bathroom scale to see if any excess pounds have dropped off. To your surprise, it has been about two weeks and you have already lost 5 pounds. While many experts say that this could be water weight dropping off first, you are… Read More »
The State of Maryland is getting new software to collect information about controlled substances dispensed in the state to facilitate better data sharing. The RxGov prescription drug monitoring platform, from NIC, provides near real-time data that will integrate with the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP), the state health information exchange. Data also… Read More »
Have a think about what goes in your bin. According to Planet Ark, more than half the rubbish in there would be green waste and food scraps. In fact, we put more than 4.5m tonnes of food into landfill every year, which creates methane, a gas that contributes to climate change 25 times more than… Read More »
Fibromyalgia and migraine patients could be forgiven for feeling rather helpless about their conditions since medical researchers have so far failed to ascertain a cause for either. While symptom-managing treatments have been developed for both, the lack of scientific understanding for these illnesses means they often have limited effectiveness and are prone to causing side… Read More »
After nearly two years of training, Amelia Old set off on her dream to hike to Mt. Everest Base Camp. The blogger behind Passports From the Heart, Amelia focuses on philanthropic travel on her website. But this was the 37-year old’s biggest challenge to date. Travel blogger Amelia Old hiked to Mt. Everest Base Camp, raising… Read More »
Ketogenic dieting has become a favorite pastime of Silicon Valley techies who want to hack their bodies to improve energy levels and performance. The regimen involves eating foods that are high in fat and some protein, while keeping carbohydrates to a minimum.