HIV researcher is new head of US public-health agency

Wired Health is held yearly in London, United Kingdom. It boasts a wide array of speakers from every corner of the health tech world, alongside forward-thinking companies who provide a glimpse of their latest offerings. This year was as varied as ever, and the talks covered how technology could intervene …

HIV researcher Robert Redfield will lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar announced on 21 March. Redfield “has dedicated his entire life to promoting public health and providing compassionate care to his patients,” Azar said in a …

But a new study says that it might protect your oral health. Some of us love to savor a glass of red wine — or two — with dinner every once in a while. The catch is that this velvety drink often leaves the teeth stained, so maybe it’s not such a good idea to order it on your first date or while out on a business …

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Health-care companies are tapping executives from drugmakers as they seek out finance and other critical skills found outside their core business to help navigate a recent wave of consolidation. A flurry of mergers is transforming -care as patients increasingly get their medical services outside of hospitals, …

The National Institutes of Health recommends that healthy adult women consume 1.1 grams (or 1,100 milligrams) per day and that pregnant women consume 1.4 grams (or 1,400 milligrams) of ALA per day to meet their needs. At present, there are no established requirements for DHA in pregnancy, but …

It is known that taking antibiotics can disrupt our gut bacteria and result in unintended consequences for health and disease. Now, a new study reveals that many non-antibiotic drugs might also alter the composition of our gut bacteria in a similar way. a variety of pills. Lots of non-antibiotic drugs could …

According to the researchers, personality traits such as agreeableness, conscientiousness, trust and generosity also affect behaviour, but in smaller measure, and only initially. Agencies | Published: March 22, 2018 10:46 am. 0 Shares. Facebook share · Twitter share · Share on Google+ · Share on Whatsapp.

The legislation would boost funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to a historic high of $37 billion, $3 billion over the 2017 level. The National Science Foundation (NSF) would receive $7.8 billion, $295 million more than it received last year. And NASA’s budget would rise to $20.1 billion, …