Health & Wellness

Restricting Sleep During the Week Negatively Affects Cardiovascular Health New research led by Penn State reveals that insufficient sleep during the week and attempting to catch up on sleep over the weekend is not enough to normalize cardiovascular health measures, such as heart rate and blood pressure. The study, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, demonstrates a potential mechanism for …

McLEOD HEALTH CLARENDON 9 AUGUST 2023 Congratulations to Grace Sok, a Registered Nurse in the McLeod Health Clarendon Medical Surgical Unit, for recently being named a DAISY Award Recipient. She was nominated by a patient for her extraordinary care and compassion. “The kindness Grace showed me and my family was like sunshine on a cloudy day during my hospital stay. …

Main Points: The Hawai’i Department of Health has given approval for the reopening of the popular recreational area, Paʻalaʻa Kai, on the island of O’ahu. Paʻalaʻa Kai is a natural pool and picnic area located in the northwest corner of O’ahu, known for its scenic beauty and calm waters. The area has been closed to the public since March 2020 …

Gun violence has been on the rise in hospitals and medical centers across the United States, posing significant challenges for the healthcare industry. The recent shooting at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, where a security guard was killed and others were injured, is just one example of this disturbing trend. According to Michael D’Angelo, a security consultant …

Mental Health Concerns as Students Return to the Classroom ROANOKE, Va. – With students heading back into the classroom, there are mental health concerns for students, parents, and teachers. “Mental health is part of our physical health and so we want people to be as well as they can be,” Shawn Hughes, director of school counseling. Experts said some of …

A mental health-focused digital therapeutics company expands into adolescent depression market Big Health, a San Francisco-based digital therapeutics company that has developed therapies for insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder, has acquired Limbix, a firm focused on the adolescent mental health market. Addressing the mental health crisis among youth Big Health CEO Arun Gupta, M.P.A./I.D., stated in a press release that …

Tivic Health Announces Pricing of $1.4 Million Public Offering of… Tivic Health, a leading bioelectronic device company, has recently announced the pricing of its public offering of common stock. The company aims to raise $1.4 million through this offering. Founded in 2016, Tivic Health focuses on developing innovative therapy solutions for chronic diseases. The company’s flagship product, ClearUP™ Sinus Pain …

Los Angeles restaurant under fire for adding 4% health insurance surcharge A Los Angeles restaurant recently faced backlash after adding a 4% service charge onto every bill to cover staff health insurance. A photo of a restaurant bill with the surcharge went viral on social media, sparking a debate about the fairness of passing on health insurance costs to customers. …

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. Community Gathers for Health and Wellness Day On Saturday afternoon, Camden Clark Medical Center along with other vendors came together at Grand Central Mall to host a health and wellness day, aimed at fostering community well-being. CCMC: Focusing on Preventative Measures and Health Procedures Camden Clark Medical Center (CCMC) was dedicated to providing valuable preventive services and health …

Bausch Health Companies Inc. announced their second-quarter 2023 earnings, beating expectations with reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82, compared to an expected EPS of $0.75. During the earnings call, CEO Thomas Appio highlighted the company’s strong performance and key strategic objectives. Revenues for Bausch Health, excluding Bausch & Lomb, were $1.13 billion, a 10% increase reported and 11% on …