A disability rights group is suing Maryland’s health secretary and health department in federal court for leaving mentally ill people accused of crimes to languish in jail rather than admitting them to psychiatric hospitals as required by state law. Filed Thursday, the lawsuit by Disability Rights Maryland claims Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrara Scott and the Maryland…
Drinking multiple cups of coffee each day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with a common type of heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests. The study, recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, adds to a body of research dispelling the belief that people with irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation,…
New York, U.S. – Brooke Shields is revealing many private and sometimes painful moments in her new memoir, including that a doctor once performed a vaginal rejuvenation procedure without her consent. The native New Yorker, 59, details the enraging experience in “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman,” out Jan….
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State government has taken a bold step to strengthen its healthcare system with the unveiling of 196 laptops dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery across the state’s 196 political wards. The initiative aims to revolutionise health service provision and ensure comprehensive coverage for all residents. Speaking at the event, the…
Obudu, Cross River – The Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Nursing, Coco-Bassey Esu, has lauded the Obudu German Hospital for its technological contributions to the training of nursing students. During a facility tour, Esu underscored the importance of collaboration between the College of Nursing, Obudu, and the hospital in advancing…
