VR Might Aid Stroke Recovery
Virtual reality (VR) training might help stroke survivors regain their arm movement, a new evidence review says. The results indicate that VR could be a promising tool to boost rehab efforts, mainly by increasing the amount of therapy patients receive, researchers said. “Spending more time in therapy is known to improve outcomes after stroke,” lead… read on > read on >
NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund studies of the long-term health effects of a 2023 Ohio train derailment that released more than 1 million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, air and water. Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where the derailment occurred, have pressed the government to do more to answer questions… read on > read on >
Child Dies After Suspected E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Butcher Shops in France
A 12-year-old girl has died and seven other children were sickened after a suspected outbreak of a rare foodborne illness in northern France. Before getting sick, French officials say, all of the children had eaten meat products from two butcher shops (boucheries) in the city of Saint-Quentin, about 80 miles northeast of Paris. The first… read on > read on >
An ER Doctor’s Guide to Staying Safe in Summer Heat
As summer temperatures rise, a Houston emergency room doctor is sharing important tips to help folks stay safe while outdoors. Dr. Neil Gandhi, an emergency medicine physician with Houston Methodist, says a mix of heat, humidity and extreme weather makes it especially important to be prepared. “Don’t jump directly into the frying pan; take some… read on > read on >
Menstrual Cycle Might Play A Role In Drinking
A woman’s craving for alcohol might depend partially on her menstrual cycle, a pilot study says. Specifically, women appear to have higher risk for alcohol cravings and binge drinking during the late follicular phase of their menstrual cycle, researchers reported Sunday at the Research Society on Alcohol’s annual meeting in New Orleans. That’s when a… read on > read on >
