People say I should be ‘embarrassed’ by my skimpy gym attire — but I don’t care

People say I should be ‘embarrassed’ by my skimpy gym attire — but I don’t care

You should work out in what you feel are comfortable clothes — but gymgoers claim one woman is making them uncomfortable with her teeny, tiny gym attire. TikTok user Sarah Caus regularly posts her workouts online. However, it’s not her routine that has people talking, but rather her skimpy bottoms. In one particular clip — … Read more

‘Gender pain gap’ is real: Misogyny in health care leaves women to suffer

‘Gender pain gap’ is real:  Misogyny in health care leaves women to suffer

Women are at greater risk of severe health complications because of what’s been dubbed the “gender pain gap” – an issue that often leaves them under-diagnosed and under-treated, and one that the Australian Federal Government has vowed to fight. Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney, will lead the newly developed National Women’s … Read more

Health care workers treating each other ‘disrespectfully’ on the rise

Health care workers treating each other ‘disrespectfully’ on the rise

Some bullies wear white coats, new research reveals. While health care workers aim to treat their patients with compassion, empathy and respect, a significant number don’t follow those same ideals when working with each other, according to an article published recently by Massachusetts General Hospital. Christine Porath, Ph.D, an expert in unprofessional workplace behavior who’s quoted … Read more

Trolls say I’m ugly but I don’t care — I’m beautiful to my family and fans

Trolls say I’m ugly but I don’t care — I’m beautiful to my family and fans

She is beautiful no matter what they say. Lauren Behanna, 27, is keeping her confidence and spreading awareness about her extremely rare condition — despite rude comments from online trolls. The content creator and TikTok star lives in West Virginia with her husband, Cody, and their 7-year-old daughter, Abby, who both constantly remind her that … Read more

I’m ‘freeing the boob’ at work and I don’t care what people think

I’m ‘freeing the boob’ at work and I don’t care what people think

I have stopped wearing a bra every day. Yes, that means I don’t always wear a bra to work, and I feel liberated. Forget free the nipple; I’m into freeing the whole damn boob, both of them! I’ve been thinking about my boobs a lot lately. Partly because celebrities like Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde are forgoing their bras … Read more

Joe Pesci doesn’t care about his F-bomb honor

Joe Pesci doesn’t care about his F-bomb honor

Joe Pesci “is here to f–kin’ amuse you” with a vulgar vocabulary. The Newark native, 79, reigns as the don when it comes to most “f–ks” uttered in his film career, with a staggering 272, according to a study by Crossword-Solver published on Oct. 4. “He said he really doesn’t give a f–k,” his producing … Read more

When all my limbs went numb one morning, I went to urgent care in a panic. It turned out to be a vitamin B12 deficiency.

When all my limbs went numb one morning, I went to urgent care in a panic. It turned out to be a vitamin B12 deficiency.

When I experienced unexplained pins and needles and weakness in all my limbs, I started to panic. About a week later, I went to the doctor and found out I had a severe vitamin B12 deficiency.  Here’s what a B12 deficiency can look like, plus treatment, as well as how I’m feeling today. Loading Something … Read more

CDC loosens mask mandates for health care facilities

CDC loosens mask mandates for health care facilities

The federal government is no longer recommending universal masking in health care facilities, according to new CDC recommendations quietly published last week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention edict issued Friday reversed nearly two and a half of years of guidance in saying that face coverings are now only required in hospitals and nursing … Read more

Health care – White House eyeing expansion of second booster

Health care – White House eyeing expansion of second booster

A New Hampshire distillery is contributing to its efforts to fight the invasive species by turning crabs into whiskey. Today in Health Care, White House officials began discussing plans to expand eligibility for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to include more age groups, although the number of Americans who received the first booster shot still … Read more

Pulse oximeter inaccuracy may be linked to racial disparities in care

Pulse oximeter inaccuracy may be linked to racial disparities in care

For most patients, the pulse oximeter is a familiar tool from doctor’s office visits. Placed on a finger or the lobe of a patient’s ear, a pulse oximeter is an easy way to quickly measure one’s oxygen saturation (SpO2), which should usually be above 90 percent. But this device may contribute to disparities in care … Read more