PREVENTION & WELLBEING

Alexz Farrall demonstrates the use of PAWS. Credit: Vittoria D’Alessio, University of Bath A computer science student in the UK has created a plush ball that aims to support mental health by ‘personifying’ breath. A Ph.D. student from the University of Bath in the UK has created a plush ball that “personifies” human breathing, inflating […]

Scrub typhus, a little-known bacterium, is silently affecting the lives of Shimla residents. Let’s delve into what scrub typhus is, its symptoms, and the warnings you should be aware of. Understanding Scrub Typhus What is Scrub Typhus? Scrub typhus, also known as tsutsugamushi disease, is an infectious illness caused by the Orientia tsutsugamushi bacterium. It’s […]

The arrival of the monsoons is greeted with a collective gasp of satisfaction across the nation since it indicates the end of a brutally hot summer. But for those who already have asthma, a change in the weather might present a whole new set of triggers that make their symptoms worse. It is crucial to […]

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic, chronic and progressive disease. It is estimated that around 160,000 people worldwide suffer from it. According to the National CF Registry (Renafq), there are more than 10,000 diagnosed patients in South America, and about 1,500 patients are currently under observation in Argentina. CF alters the normal function of the […]

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Lincoln County Community Connections reminds everyone that the last week in August is National Overdose Prevention Week by sharing videos across their social pages in an effort to destigmatize the need for products like Narcan (naloxone). narcan(MGN) This week mostly will symbolize the awareness of the overdosing and prevention,” said […]

New research from the only app offering personalized breathwork analysis proves a science-based approach is the quickest way to help overcome most common health complaints, including tiredness, headaches, back pain, and mood swings. SAN FRANCISCO / ACCESSWIRE / September 1, 2023 / Breath Hub’s innovative breath analysis feature has proven to be a game-changer in […]

The Great Recovery is a series examining how a surge in innovation, outreach, access and attention to equity is improving our mental health system. It is supported by a grant from Wellcome Trust. Third-grader Noah Hill at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Public School 5 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, has learned a very simple method to calm […]

CHENNAI: Many individuals find themselves spending prolonged periods seated, often with poor posture while using gadgets. This habitual slouching or improper alignment of the spine can lead to a myriad of issues that affect spinal health. The consequences of bad sitting posture are not to be underestimated, as they can have a significant and lasting […]

Published: Aug 31, 2023 03:00 PM Every suicide is preventable. Let that sink in for a moment as we usher in September, when mental health organizations and individuals across the US and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (CSAB), this major […]

University of Bath Ph.D. student Alexz Farrall has invented a soft ball that ‘personifies’ breath, expanding and contracting as a person breathes in and exhales. Named the Physical Artefact for Well-being Support (PAWS), the interactive ball is meant to keep users focused and to help them regulate their emotions by giving them a tangible representation […]

Changing the RSV prevention landscape This short series on RSV is a collaboration between Contagion, Contemporary Pediatrics, and Contemporary OB/GYN. Check back every week for additional stories and interviews with clinicians and key RSV stakeholders. When first discovered in 1956, RSV was initially seen as a virus that affected chimpanzees. They isolated the virus and discovered it caused […]

We can talk about one and walk through the other all we want. Derelict Ireland and our fast-disappearing high street, that is. But last year, Jude Sherry and Frank O’Connor took action in Cork city. They founded Anois, a design consultancy concerned with sustainability and social justice. The Wilson Architecture pavilion. What struck Dublin native […]

Our Top Picks For people with respiratory issues or sleep apnea, breathing machines can be a lifesaver. We’ve done the research and testing to bring you the best of the best. Our focus was on noise level, portability, ease of use, and customer reviews. We also spoke with respiratory therapists and sleep specialists who shared […]

LAUSANNE: A study published in the journal ERJ Open Research suggested that treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can also lessen nighttime heartburn, coughing, and wheezing. People who have OSA frequently snore loudly, they may wake up multiple times during the night, and their breathing may start and stop. This results in fatigue in addition to […]

“I’m gonna go for it. I’m going for all 3,” said family physician Chuck Vega, MD, referring to the 3 vaccines that will be available against the potential “tripledemic” viruses in the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season: SARS-CoV-2, respiratory syncytical virus (RSV), and influenza. Vega practices in Irvine, CA, where many of his patients are frail […]

PRESS RELEASE Published August 30, 2023 The Mindfulness Meditation Application Market, which had a value of $97.60 million in 2021, is anticipated to expand to $307.1 million by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4% from 2022 to 2031. Applications for mindfulness meditation help users achieve a sense of calm by utilizing […]

A computer science student at the University of Bath has invented a special soft ball designed to support mental health by ‘personifying’ breath. Alexz Farrall holding the PAWS ball | Photo © Vittoria D’Alessio, University of Bath The ball, which expands and contracts in sync with a person’s inhalations and exhalations, has been invented by PhD […]

Take these Factors into Consideration Before Purchasing Your respirator mask Usually, before buying anything, we often consider having opinions from others who have purchased it before. Our first step of research start from ‘Word of Mouth’. That is why reviews matter so much in today’s marketing strategies, as people love to buy the facts used […]

Ons Jabeur overcame breathing difficulties to secure a gritty 7-5 7-6(4) first round win over Colombia’s Camila Osorio on Tuesday at the U.S. Open where the Tunisian fifth seed is hoping to end a run Grand Slam near misses. Jabeur, in her first Grand Slam since suffering “the most painful loss” of her career in […]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently recommended the routine use of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi and AstraZeneca) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease. This treatment is recommended for newborns and infants aged younger than 8 months during or entering their first […]