A twice-daily dose of CINNAMON could prevent diabetes in those vulnerable, according to new study

Spicing up your diet with a twice-daily dose of cinnamon could help prevent diabetes in those at risk for the disease, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of California  Los Angeles have found that consuming roughly a teaspooon of the sweet spice can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in those with prediabetes – potentially preventing full-bown … Read more

Zelensky replaces top commander, Zaluzhny, with military intelligence chief

correction An earlier version of this article included a photograph and headline visible in web searches stating incorrectly that Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, would become Ukraine’s new commander in chief. The new top general is Oleksandr Syrsky, former commander of Ukraine’s ground forces. The article has been corrected. KYIV — Oleksandr Syrsky, the … Read more

ACEP says its OK to use topical anesthetics for simple corneal abrasions

Cite this article as: Morgenstern, J. ACEP says its OK to use topical anesthetics for simple corneal abrasions, First10EM, February 8, 2024. Available at:https://doi.org/10.51684/FIRS.134295 Long time readers will know that I generally dislike guidelines. Although there are exceptions, I think that guidelines are often more problematic than helpful. However, I know that many people work … Read more

Iraq livid with US after drone strike

Blinken meets Israeli War Cabinet members in Tel Aviv US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Thursday with members of Israel’s war cabinet in Tel Aviv to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The U.S. drone strike that killed an Iraqi-based militant leader was a “blatant assassination” that showed no regard for international law, the … Read more

New study sheds light on depression’s potential impact on political attitudes

How does our mental health shape our view of politics? A new study suggests that depression not only affects our emotional well-being but also might influence how we perceive our political world. Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Stanford University have discovered a complex web linking pandemic-related stress, depression, and political attitudes, shedding light … Read more

Had COVID recently? Here’s what to know about how long immunity lasts, long COVID, and more

More than four years after the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, most people are eager to leave COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. Unfortunately, the virus has far from disappeared. In the last week of December 2023 and the first few weeks of January 2024, the United States saw a bump in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, according to … Read more

The brain is the most complicated object in the universe. This is the story of scientists’ quest to decode it – and read people’s minds

In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the realms of neuroscience and technology. For the first time, the thoughts and impressions of people unable to communicate with the outside world were translated into continuous natural language, using a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more

‘People will die’: Hundreds of thousands of lives hang in the balance in Gaza after Biden pauses funding to UNRWA

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are starving as a result of Israel’s war against Hamas, according to aid agencies on the ground. But an even greater number of Palestinian … Read more

Why is there an ADHD medication shortage in 2024? What’s making generics of Vyvanse, Adderall and more so scarce

Supply from drugmakers for the stimulant medications most commonly prescribed for ADHD are still falling short of demand, the Food and Drug Administration says, and many Americans who rely on these treatments are wondering why the nationwide shortage is continuing into its second year.  Federal officials say they believe this year’s caps on production of … Read more