New research may complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. Research shows that people with depression who were given saline or ketamine before anesthesia for surgery had similar improvements in their symptoms afterward. The findings suggest that at least some of the therapeutic benefits seen with ketamine may be due to … Read more
Slim version A year ago, most people had never heard of Ozempic. Now the weight loss panacea and an almost identical prescription called Wegovy is getting everyone’s attention. The weekly injection, originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, has been hailed as an effective treatment. overateOne game changer, revolutionaryand, yes, one silver bullet in the … Read more
A beauty trend that’s become popular on TikTok is called carrot tan, which claims that eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan. But can this really give you natural light? And is it healthy? Why do carrots affect your skin color? Carotenoids are natural pigments that give fruits and vegetables their … Read more
Iowa’s top health officials are exploring changes to the licensing process that advocates say could encourage more doctors to seek treatment for mental health and pharmaceutical use disorders. matter. According to the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, a group that advocates for more mental health support for healthcare workers. According to a statement from the … Read more
Dr. Chukwumerije, national physician who leads equity, inclusion and diversity for Permanente Medical Group, honored for championing programs that break down bias and address microaggressions OAKLAND, California., October 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Permanente Federation announced today that Nkem ChukwumerijeMD, MPH, FACP, president and executive medical director of Permanente Southeast Medical Group and executive sponsor … Read more
Republican attorneys general across the country and major medical organizations are trying to help persuade a federal appeals court as it considers Florida’s restrictions on transgender treatment . Briefs filed Friday in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals offer conflicting views on treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, especially for adolescents with … Read more
Rikki McConnell, 44, started working in the health care field as a paramedic many years ago. She then earned a college degree and, in 2014, became a nurse working under a doctor. Today, McConnell owns and operates Hybrid Clinic in Vinton. She said most of her patients number more than 5,000 people seeking medical marijuana … Read more