Triple semicircular canal plugging (TSCP) is comparable to labyrinthectomy for the control of vertigo with Meniere disease (MD) while better preserving hearing, according to a study published online April 10 in Laryngoscope.
Mindfulness, meditation, self-compassion—a clinical psychologist explains how these practices can improve mental health
Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research—ongoing, voluminous and worldwide—clearly shows how and why these two practices work.
ZAMBIANS MUST DEFEND THEIR DEMOCRACY – LUBINDA
ZAMBIANS must stand and defend their democracy as it is under threat because the UPND has exhibited the propensity of turning the country into a dictatorship, the Patriotic Front (PF) has charged.
Mr Lubinda, the acting vice-president of the PF said the recent activities by the UPND government where a battalion of armed police officers using armored vehicles was a typical and clear sign of dictatorship were bent on destroying democracy and the rule of law.
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AI measure predicts hospital discharge
The Adelaide Score, the brainchild of researchers at the University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Health and Information (HI) collaborative, could be tested in South Australian hospitals later this year, following an extensive study which examined the performance of machine learning algorithms.
Why do young children sometimes steal? And what should parents do about it?
When children steal, naturally parents can be very concerned. They might wonder if they’ve taught their child correctly, whether it’s just a phase or whether they’re going to have a young offender on their hands.
US families experience more chronic food insecurity now than 20 years ago, finds study
More families are chronically food insecure than they were 20 years ago, according to a study led by a University of Michigan researcher.
Many consumers make unhealthy choices, but ‘uptrend messaging’ can help drive healthy behavior
Good nutrition and regular exercise can help prevent disease, but substantial evidence shows that only a minority of consumers adequately engage in these and other recommended healthy behaviors. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 10 percent of Americans eat enough vegetables, 13 percent get enough fruit and 24 percent exercise adequately.
ANDD, ZUPED expectant of Vedanta KCM takeover
By VITA BANDA
Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) and Zambians for Peace, Unity and Development (ZUPED) have said they are highly expectant that government will this week hand over Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) to Vedanta Resources.
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AI helps create better, simpler hepatitis and COVID-19 tests
Going beyond pregnancy and COVID-19, the world could someday soon come to rely on at-home tests for many diseases thanks in part to AI-fueled improvements.
Air pollution from oil and gas production responsible for $77 billion in annual US health damages, study finds
Despite global efforts to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, oil and gas (O&G) production is nearing record levels in the United States, posing concern among health experts about what this O&G growth means for air quality and human health. These health impacts affected communities in states with high oil and gas production, as well as states with limited or no gas activity, underlining the need for comprehensive regulatory action to protect Americans from the pollutants generated by this sector.