Results of a much-anticipated trial on fish oil and vitamin D generated conflicting headlines last weekend. Some stories declared good news about the popular supplements: Reuters wrote that fish oil “can dramatically reduce the odds of a heart attack while vitamin D’s benefits seem to come from lowering the risk of death from cancer.” The… Read More: How some journalists got hooked by fish oil and vitamin… »
Two industry initiatives that have worked together to advance interoperability are teaming again to further expand connectivity. Commonwell Health Alliance, a vendor-led organization that embeds interoperability services into health information systems, brings its 3-year-old health information exchange to the table. Carequality has been working on a governance framework that enables different networks to link to… Read More: New milestone for two data exchange alliances »
USDA-funded researchers determined the most efficient way to reduce pesticides on fruits and vegetables. They doused apples with two common pesticides and then washed them with either tap water, an EPA-approved bleach produce wash or a solution of baking soda. The baking soda solution recipe was one teaspoon for every two cups of water. … Read More: The Best Way To Reduce Pesticide Residue »
Most cases of runny noses are not from central spinal fluid (CSF) leaks. (Photo: Getty Images)Getty It’s not snot. It’s leaking brain fluid. That’s what Greg Phillpotts learned after suffering from a runny nose for 5 years, as described by Josh Chapin for ABC 11 Eyewitness News. Here’s a Tweet from Chapin: He thought it… Read More: When A Runny Nose Is Brain Fluid Leaking: Here Is… »