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The road to digital payments in healthcare begins with a few cashless steps, says Bank of America

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PYMNTS-MonitorEdge-May-2024

There are few disciplines outside of healthcare that have more symbolic of both the possibilities of digital technology and the challenges of its implementation. In an era where digital transformation is cutting across industries, the healthcare sector finds himself struggling with the challenge of modernizing its payment system. “Historically, [as it relates to payment flows … Read more

Cortisol face: Can stress cause inflammation in the face?

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Woman with cortisol face

Stress can lead to a cortisol face, according to some TikTok users. Is it right to blame stress for puffiness on the face or are other factors responsible? Cortisol face, a condition that can make your face rounder and puffier, has been trending on TikTok. Many users of the platform claim that it is a … Read more

Barzakh’s unflinching portrayal confronts the dark reality of postpartum depression

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Barzakh's unflinching portrayal confronts the dark reality of postpartum depression

Although the internet has been in an uproar for the past few weeks due to the controversial episodes Barzakhthe show has left me in pieces for completely unrelated and unexpected reasons. Before Zindagi decided to remove the series from Pakistan YouTube, my editor and I were planning a story around the show’s themes of mental … Read more

Three key supplements for strong heart health

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Three key supplements for strong heart health

If you’ve ever been jostled out of bed by violent leg cramps, noticed eye twitching, or poor sleep—all signs of a deficiency—it may be time to get your magnesium levels checked. Women need about 270 mg a day, while adult men need 300 mg, according to UK guidelines. It is best to get magnesium quotas … Read more

New Study: Lower LDL Cholesterol With These Simple Diet Changes

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Refined corn flour

Refined cornmeal plus added corn bran significantly lowers cholesterol, according to a study. Credit: Marina Massel The cross-over clinical trial examined the effect on the gut microbiome. A recent randomized clinical crossover study published in Journal of Nutrition shows that replacing foods with refined corn flour and corn bran can lower LDL cholesterol levels by … Read more

How much vitamin D per day do you need?

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How much vitamin D per day do you need?

Almost a quarter of Americans are thought to be vitamin D deficient. Are you one of them? A 2022 study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) data estimated that about 22% of Americans had moderate vitamin D deficiency. This number was higher for women, African Americans, people aged 20 to 29, and people … Read more

Ayurveda, Siddha: Can Indian knowledge systems be evidence-based?

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Ayurveda, Siddha: Can Indian knowledge systems be evidence-based?

Can Indian systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda, Siddha and tribal medicine, be evidence-based? These questions have been raised in the Ramdev Baba Coronil controversy, where a herbal product was claimed to be a cure for COVID-19 without sufficient scientific evidence. Decades ago, in Vietnam, during the war, more soldiers fighting the US military were … Read more

Antibiotics cost Nigerians triple pain after GSK exit – Business Day NG

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Antibiotics cost Nigerians triple pain after GSK exit - Business Day NG

Nigerians are now paying three times more for antibiotics formerly made by British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one year after its exit. Prices of GSK’s flagship products, Augmentin 228mg and 475mg, have risen by 307 percent and 328 percent respectively between August 2023 when the company exited Nigeria and August 2024, BusinessDay market findings show. … Read more

New research shows why you should add honey to your yogurt

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Honey yogurt

Studies show that honey increases the survival of probiotics in yogurt, confirming the beneficial Mediterranean eating habits, although it has no significant health effects in already healthy individuals. New research from the University of Illinois shows that honey increases the survival of probiotic bacteria in yogurt during digestion, supporting gut health without affecting bowel frequency … Read more

Texas Governor Abbott is ordering hospitals to collect data on patients’ immigration status

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Texas Governor Abbott is ordering hospitals to collect data on patients' immigration status

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday ordered hospitals in the Lone Star State to ask patients about their immigration status to determine the cost of providing medical care to people living in the United States illegally. By executive order, Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to compile data on inpatient discharges and emergency visits of immigrants … Read more