In late March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted the threat posed by a rapidly spreading fungus called Candida auris that is causing infections and deaths among hospital patients across the country. The unexpected rise of this recently discovered pathogen is part of a larger trend of increasing fungal infections in the U.S.
WOODBURY, N.Y. - March 30, 2023 -- Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is a popular supplement in the health and wellness community due to increasing NAD+ levels in the body. Misspep NMN 20000 is a particularly potent dose gaining attention for its purported benefits.
DENVER - March 27, 2023 -- Sarah Jane Sandy, certified nutrition therapist and proud mama who once struggled with her own reproductive health, has published an incredible resource on her website for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who are trying to conceive. Titled "5 Delicious Tried and True PCOS Smoothie Recipes for Boosting Fertility," the article contains carefully curated recipes that were specifically designed to manage PCOS symptoms, regulate the menstrual cycle, and make it easier to get pregnant.
Health care workers often put the health and safety of their patients first, neglecting to take care of themselves. By providing continuous services around the clock, many experience short and poor-quality sleep, risking not only their own health and safety but also increasing the risk of making errors that can affect patient safety.
I am an occupational health researcher who studies work, sleep and health among health care workers. My research has found that emotional labor – such as using fake smiles to hide true feelings – and work-family conflict – such as clashing demands between roles at work and at home – are both linked to depressive symptoms among health care workers. And poor sleep quality can amplify the effects of these stressors, resulting in worse mental health.