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Police: Tulsa suspect targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
A man who blamed his surgeon for ongoing pain after a recent back surgery bought an AR-style rifle hours before opening fire at a Tulsa medical office, killing the surgeon and three other people before fatally shooting himself, police said Thursday. Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin says the gunman had recently undergone back surgery and had called a clinic repeatedly complaining of pain. Franklin says the doctor who performed the surgery, Dr. Preston Phillips, was among those killed Wednesday. “We also have a letter on the suspect, which made it clear that he came in with the intent to kill Dr. Phillips and anyone who got in his way,” Franklin…
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HHS Creates New Office To Tackle Environmental Inequities In Health
The Office of Environmental Justice will be part of the HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity and will be headed by interim director Sharunda Buchanan, who used to work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention specializing in environmental health issues like lead exposure. In other news, President Joe Biden has scheduled a meeting today with industry leaders on the infant formula shortage. Modern Healthcare: HHS Establishes Environmental Justice Office The Biden administration established a Department of Health and Human Services office Tuesday to address environmental health issues facing underserved communities. The Office of Environmental Justice will be situated under the HHS Office of Climate Change…
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Behind the Screen: ‘That girl’ trend offers over-idealized outlook on self-improvement
With a growing digital world, social media can be used to highlight self-improvement practices, but the popular notion of sharing one’s best life does not always equate to living it. In “Behind the Screen,” columnist Yana Edelen will explore the intersection between social media and wellness trends and consider how the psychology behind the former can impact the journey of self-development. (Maddie Rausa/Daily Bruin) ‘That girl’ breaks down how to level up in life. Popularized on TikTok, the trend encompasses a genre of online lifestyle content that centers around building routines and the prioritization of wellness and self-care, digital creator Alice Cappelle said. As a female-centered extension of hustle…
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Recent Developments in Health Technology
IntroductionArtificial intelligenceThe dark sideThe rise of mHealthTelemedicineVirtual RealityThe internet of medical thingsDigital twinsBlockchainCloud computingNanotechnology3d printingPrimary prevention of diseaseNeural chips Big data analysisConclusionReferencesFurther reading In times of crisis, immense creativity often comes to the fore, precipitating major changes. This has been the case in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era. Healthcare technology has leaped to the fore to help healthcare providers manage their patients better by reducing the dangers inherent in personal contact, waiting in crowded waiting rooms or laboratories, and hospitalizations. Image Credit: everything possible/Shutterstock.com Artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being used in the diagnosis of diseases, as well as to offer customized solutions. For instance, it is being…
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Autistic Individuals Have Poorer Health and Healthcare
Summary: Autistic individuals are more likely to experience chronic physical and mental health problems than their peers without ASD. Additionally, those on the autism spectrum are more likely to report inadequacies in health care services provided to them. Source: University of Cambridge Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge. Autistic individuals also report lower quality healthcare than others. These findings, published in Molecular Autism, have important implications for the healthcare and support of autistic individuals. Many studies indicate that autistic people are dying far younger than others, but there is a paucity of research on the health…
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Your ‘Healthy’ Diet Could Lack Nutrients. Here’s How to Fix That, According to Science
Vegan and vegetarian diets are certainly trendy, with more people than ever before making the switch. While some people are choosing to go plant-based for environmental reasons, others are adopting these diets because of their health benefits. It’s hardly surprising, given studies have linked vegetarian and vegan diets to a lower body mass index (BMI) and a lower risk of certain diseases – including cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. But while plant-based diets may have many health benefits, they can, without some planning, also result in nutrient deficiencies. In fact, one survey suggests around 28 percent of vegans and 13 percent of vegetarians show one or more…
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Trump zeroes in on school security, mental health in campaign-style NRA speech
Undeterred by Tuesday’s school shooting a few hundred miles away, former President Donald Trump headlined the National Rifle Association’s annual legislative conference in Houston on Friday and called for “a top-to-bottom security overhaul at schools across this country” in addition to “drastically” changing the U.S. approach to mental health. It was a welcome message for the embattled NRA, which has been plagued by scandal and embroiled in litigation. Had Trump skipped the event, he would have been in good company: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pulled out of a planned appearance in favor of a return visit to Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in an…
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“Granny Guns” goes viral documenting journey competing for Ms. Health & Fitness | Community Profile | Pittsburgh
click to enlarge Photo provided Marlene Flowers Marlene Flowers believes that it is “never too late” to change your life. “Granny Guns,” as she goes by on social media, is a 65-year-old auto shop owner and bodybuilder who says she had a wake-up call seven years ago. “I had eating disorders and health issues. When I was 58, I had to get surgery,” says Flowers. “After that experience, I knew that I needed to make a change.” So she did. Flowers first began working out and eating healthy. Then, three years ago, she decided to…
