Medical Articles & News
Concerns are rife over the automation of jobs in the future of work. But as technology grows in sophistication and is embraced across businesses, some roles within the healthcare ecosystem are less likely to feel the sting of automation. As technology continues to evolve, so will the role of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists. Pharmacists are […]
Remember how your mom admonished you to sit or stand up straight? She was right. Poor posture can have many negative effects on your health. Having poor posture can put more stress on certain muscles and joints, forcing them to be overworked and causing them to fatigue. Many patients with chronic pain can be helped by […]
Nursing is one of the most important and fulfilling careers. The care of sick and injured children, men, women and the elderly plays a fundamental role modern society, and one we must not take for granted. If you’re considering training to be a nurse, you have a long and rewarding career ahead of you, improving […]
We’re all dealing with dry, dehydrated skin and fighting through or recovering from illnesses. Hydration is important year-round, but if it wasn’t something you were focusing on before, now is an excellent time to rethink your drink. 1. Avoid dehydration. This one sounds obvious, yes. But dehydration can negatively affect so many bodily functions including cardiovascular health, […]
Life Sciences are the sciences dedicated to studying living processes and organisms, such as biochemistry, botany, zoology, and genetics, and such spheres of scientific study are crucial in understanding how we, and the life around us, function and grow. The Life Sciences industry, worth over 200 billion dollars in market value is steadily evolving, with the global health […]
Migraines are electrochemical reactions in the brain that cause head pain and other symptoms, such as light and sound sensitivity, nausea and vomiting. Migraines typically have a genetic basis, Weber says, but most migraineurs also have specific triggers that lead to symptoms. These triggers may include: Lack of sleep. Lack of food. Dehydration. Weather changes. Certain […]
Research into health and how the human body works is held in high regard in today’s society – it helps uncover important information about disease trends and risk factors, outcomes of treatment or public health interventions, functional abilities, patterns of care, as well as health care costs and use. These discoveries have gone on to […]
Chronic pain is generally thought of as pain that lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain is different from the acute pain you might have immediately after an accident or injury. It can occur in many parts of the body, from arms and back to joints and nerves. Chronic pain can have many different causes, including: […]
The demand for medical graduates with cross-cultural competencies has never been greater. More than 200 countries worldwide have signed up to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With one health goal and over 50 health-related targets, it’s an ambitious agenda that aims to save 29 million lives by 2023. There’s no doubt that remarkable progress has been made on […]
The American cancer Society reports that “skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer,” but it’s also one of the more survivable ones, in large part because it’s often detected in the earliest, most treatable stages. When skin cancer is spotted early, it’s almost always curable. Skin cancers can be divided into two […]
