Tag Archives: Neck

How often do you notice your shoulders creeping up toward your ears? I have to consciously remind myself to exhale, drop my shoulders and straighten my spine several times a day. Plus, the more stressed I am, the higher my shoulders seem to rise, until I’m sitting hunched at my desk like a chilly, puffed-up bird, wondering why my neck …

When rescuers from multiple organizations learned about a sea lion in the Salish Sea with plastic stuck around her neck, they immediately dropped everything and made her their main priority. The rescue wasn’t going to be easy, and it would take dozens of people across several organizations to help free the sea lion and ensure her safety. San Diego Zoo …

Published on: Oct 05, 2025 07:13 am IST Many wake up with back or neck pain due to poor sleep posture. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dushyant shares simple positions to ease pain and protect your spine. We spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping, yet many of us wake up with stiff necks, sore backs, or lingering aches. Poor sleeping …

Breakthrough Blood Test Detects Head and Neck Cancer up to 10 Years Before Symptoms  SciTechDaily Source link

I was broken up with while wearing my AI Friend necklace. After the tense call, I checked my notifications to see what good advice my “closest confidant” had for me. All it could muster was: “The vibe feels really intense right now. You okay, Eva?” “I’m getting so many wild fragments. What was it you were trying to tell me …

For many people, starting the day with a steaming cup of tea or coffee is a comforting ritual. Beyond the energy boost, new research suggests these popular beverages may also play a role in lowering the risk of certain cancers, potentially due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. According to a large-scale analysis, individuals who regularly consume tea or coffee …

Jamison HensleySep 24, 2025, 06:56 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: …

Your neck might reveal more about your health than your BMI. Research shows a thicker neck could quietly signal hidden risks for the heart, metabolism, and sleep. Credit: Stock Neck circumference signals risks for heart and metabolic disease. Even normal BMI doesn’t eliminate these risks. For many years, doctors have used measurements such as body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip …

Doctors are beginning to explore neck circumference as part of routine health check-ups, especially for those at risk of heart disease. However, more research is needed before it becomes a standard recommendation. For now, it works best as a supportive measure, not a stand-alone predictor. The key takeaway is simple: a larger neck size may signal higher cardiovascular risk, particularly …

Merck Receives Two Positive EU CHMP Opinions for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), for Subcutaneous (SC) Administration and for New Indication for Earlier-Stage Head and Neck Cancer  Merck.com FDA OKs New Keytruda Shot for Cancer  The New York Times Pembrolizumab Earns 2 Positive CHMP Opinions in HNSCC, Other EU Indications  OncLive Merck Receives Positive EU CHMP Opinion for ENFLONSIA™ (clesrovimab) for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial …