The world’s oldest known case of cancer was recently discovered via a tumor in an ancient human’s left toe bone. According to medical experts, the toe belonged to an “early human ancestor dating back 1.6-1.8 million years old.” The research was published in the peer-reviewed journal South African Journal of Science, and it analyzed a […]
Study Finds The Most Common Day And Time For High Heel Injuries
A study out of Australia found the day and time you’re most likely to be injured as a result of wearing high-heeled shoes. According to the study, Sunday mornings in the summer were the most common time that hospitals treated individuals for high heel-related injuries, oftentimes as a result of tripping and falling. Some of […]
Diabetic Patients At Heightened Risk For Hospitalization From Infections
All patients need to ensure their surgical incision sites are cared for properly, but that sentiment rings even truer for diabetic patients who are more likely to be hospitalized as a result of developing an infection. This is especially true for patients who develop foot infections. To get a better understanding of hospitalization risk after […]
Heart Ailment Can Be Detected Through Simple Foot Test
New research suggests that atrial fibrillation may be able to be detected through a simple foot test, making it easier for high-risk patients to catch the condition before it can cause serious health issues. Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition categorized by an irregular heartbeat, and left untreated it can lead to blood clots, strokes […]
Save The Planet By Turning Off Your Camera During Zoom Meetings
If you don’t need to be on camera during those zoom meetings for work, do the planet a favor and keep your camera turned off. A new study that looked at the global effect that the pandemic has had on the world found that despite a record drop in carbon emissions in 2020, the shift […]
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