Medical services are the sheet anchor of most general hospitals. They are so closely related to all other departments that sharp lines cannot be drawn to delineate specific responsibilities. Policies and procedures should not only be available in writing but updated periodically. Consultations should be readily available and the organisational relationships with related specialties should be clearly understood.… Read More »
Helps African-American women and their families understand the health benefits of breastfeeding—not just for babies, but for moms, too. This website provides articles and videos, as well as links to fact sheets, posters, and a practical “how-to” guide for partner organizations interested in increasing mothers’ awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding to mom and baby. The Office on… Read More »
In conferences and meetings, audience view is the most important factor that can make the objective of the meetings and conference more effective. A result driven meetings can readily boost your business as well as motivate the in-house participation and employees as well. The participation will also help the host to understand better about the scenario within a… Read More »
As recent as ten years ago, seeds would be considered ‘bird food’ in most part of the world. But research has proven that many of these seeds are miraculous little pockets of goodness, having benefits far beyond what the human mind can imagine. We at Instep have recently incorporated these magical little beads with benefits into our diets… Read More »
The conversation about menstruation is coming out of the Dark Ages. However, some common myths about menstruation continue to circulate. Your mother and grandmother probably heard the same ones. Find out the truth about your period. Before science and medicine, religion was the authority in explaining natural occurrences. How would you have explained why women bleed every month… Read More »
There are medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma, that almost all of us will have heard of. But what about those that are so rare that very few of us will know about? In this Spotlight, we look at five of the rarest and strangest medical conditions on record. Previously, Medical News Today have covered a range of… Read More »
Two fallopian tubes connect each of the two ovaries to the uterus. The egg released from the ovary moves through these tubes toward the uterus, and any present sperm also travels though the tubes, which is where fertilization of the egg normally occurs. Tubal factor infertility occurs when the fallopian tubes are blocked due to diseases, damage, scarring… Read More »
Do you have a graveyard of houseplants you just couldn’t keep alive? I do. There are the dozens of succulents I thought would thrive on my kitchen windowsill, only to wilt, brown and crumple into a heap of dust a few weeks later. Then there are the two beautiful palms that I impulse-bought online from The Home Depot and had… Read More »
Looking for the path toward a healthier you? It’s not hard to find. The journey begins with some simple tweaks to your lifestyle. The right diet, exercise, and stress-relief plan all play a big role. Follow a Heart-Healthy Diet There’s an easy recipe if your goal is to keep away problems like heart disease and strokes. Eat more fruits and veggies. Choose whole… Read More »
Your freezer is a necessary appliance and probably one of the most useful. It keeps food fresh and can safely store items for future use. Frost on the walls inside of your freezer reduces its efficiency and increases your energy bill. Many newer freezer models have a self-defrosting feature, but what if you aren’t lucky enough to have this feature?… Read More »