How are you feeling about the health screening of women in Canada?
The public health department said it’s working to address concerns raised by women about screening for mental health.The department is now using an app that asks users if they would like to have their symptoms assessed and then sends them a questionnaire about their health and lifestyle.The app is...
When you can’t trust a health care professional
Health care professionals are often trusted with sensitive information about your health and your treatment.But if they are not careful, you may be surprised to learn that they can be very misinformed about the health of your loved ones, too.Learn how to recognize common health care misstatements and how...
Which states are more likely to see a spike in new coronavirus cases?
A recent surge in coronaviruses in the United States may have been caused by the spread of the novel coronaviral strain, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The report from CDC researchers said the virus is being passed in small quantities and is...
‘Honor’ health, design for health: Women’s health professionals to be honored in design for women
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will honor five of the most prominent female health specialists for their contributions to the field of women’s health: Dr. Patricia O’Neill, Dr. Anusha Laxman, Drs.Christine O’Donnell, Ann E. Whelan and Mary E. Cawley, and Dr. Janine M. Sorensen.Dr. Sorenson, a physician, is...
How to use your personal computer in public health emergency
The CDC’s latest emergency-response plan has just been updated, and it’s getting more draconian by the day.The new guidance is aimed at helping businesses in public buildings and workplaces avoid dealing with the consequences of a massive outbreak that has claimed more than 5,000 lives, as well as to...