Many years ago, whenever people hear the word ‘hypnosis’, what they immediately perceive is that of a trick that deludes the mind. Today, hypnosis is no longer regarded as a ‘sleight of hand’ thing. It has, in fact, become a generally-approved part of the prevailing direction of medical activities. Moreover, hypnosis has gradually unfolded into […]
16 Tech-Driven Wellness Innovations
With all of the excitement and buzz surrounding the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coupled with the fact that the fall and winter flu, holiday survival and New Year resolution seasons are all on fast approach, now is the perfect time to explore some innovations—gadgets, appliances and other science-based solutions aimed at improving our collective […]
New Study Suggests that Children with Cardiomyopathy Gain Significant Benefits from Treating Entire Family
Just published in the Journal of Pediatrics, a long-term study initiated by the Children’s Hospital of Michigan DMC shows how more severe cases of pediatric cardiomyopathy-linked heart disease are associated with reduced “quality of life and functional status,” which can have a negative impact on families of the patients and thus contribute to poor outcomes. […]
Public Health Projects to Use Citizen Media to Empower Community Voices
Posted by David Sasaki to Global Voices Online Rising Voices and Open Society Institute’s Health Media Initiative are happy to announce the six newest health-focused citizen media outreach projects. We received over 110 proposals from health activists and organizations based in over 50 different countries. The six selected grantees represent the most innovative applications of […]
Why Tuberculosis Matters to Business
On the face of it, tuberculosis (TB) and the business of making money have absolutely no link, but ill health caused by TB does affect productivity and profits, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in conjunction with the Harvard School of Public Health. TB is increasingly being recognized as major […]