Researchers identify pathway that drives sustained pain following injury

A toddler puts her hand on a hot stove and swiftly withdraws it. Alas, it’s too late — the child’s finger has sustained a minor burn. To soothe the pain, she puts the burned finger in her mouth. Withdrawing one’s hand to avoid injury and soothing the pain of that injury are two distinct evolutionary… Read More: Researchers identify pathway that drives sustained pain following injury »

This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Instant Ramen

Meghan JonesDec 13 When you ponder the health content of ramen noodles, buzz words like “sodium” and “refined carbohydrates” probably come to mind. But do you know how those things actually affect your body? kariphoto/Shutterstock It’s no secret that a package of instant ramen noodles is a guilty-pleasure meal for many. Whether it’s an absolute… Read More: This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Eat… »

Survey suggests a sobering decline in CIO influence

The role of chief information officer in the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, and in some cases dramatically, according to a survey from Black Book Research of health information technology leaders and non-IT hospital leaders. Last year, IT leadership roles were evolving from providing infrastructure, applications and analytics support into being an overall strategic business… Read More: Survey suggests a sobering decline in CIO influence »

5 Ways To Eliminate Stress During The Holiday Season

While TV commercials might paint a pretty picture of the holiday season with everyone happy, relaxed, and perfectly satisfied, in reality, things are a bit more stressed and you may effective ways to eliminate stress. You overindulge in food and drink, you have to rush around the town looking for gifts, and there’s a lot… Read More: 5 Ways To Eliminate Stress During The Holiday Season »