‘A struggle:’ Physical, mental ills can linger months after COVID recovery
(HealthDay)—Patients who survive severe COVID-19 after being hospitalized are not necessarily home-free upon discharge, new research warns. After tracking outcomes …
It's a … ! Pump Rules' Pregnant Scheana Shay Reveals Sex of 1st Child
Boy or girl? Pregnant Scheana Shay celebrated her upcoming arrival with a November 4 sex reveal party, publicly revealing the …
New insight into a placental gene pathway and its association with vitamin D
According to the World Health Organization, preeclampsia affects between 2% to 8% of pregnancies. It can cause serious, sometimes fatal, …
Pollution and pandemics: A dangerous mix
The United States may have set itself up for the spread of a pandemic without even knowing it. According to …
Cameron Diaz Feels 'Really Lucky' Becoming a New Mom Amid the Pandemic
Keeping her options open! Cameron Diaz opened up about possibly becoming a mom before welcoming her and Benji Madden’s daughter, …
AHA News: She Had a Bleeding Stroke and a Clot-Caused Stroke – at the Same Time
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Cathy Brophy went into the guest room to enjoy her guilty …
Giving the immune system a double boost against cancer
Cancer immunotherapies, which empower patients’ immune systems to eliminate tumors, are revolutionizing cancer treatment. Many patients respond well to these …
Difficult to build a family after exposure to chemical weapons
People who have been exposed to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) feel uncertain, decades after the exposure, about their survival and …
Making health a central part of identity may improve mask compliance, other healthy behaviors
Virtually everyone agrees it’s good to be healthy, but fewer people think of their health as a central part of …
Speaking a Pacific language may help new moms
English-and-Pacific speaking mothers had the lowest rate of mental disorder symptoms, followed by those fluent in Pacific languages only. Both …
As veterans wait for service dogs, this researcher is giving them a voice through science
It’s not uncommon for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to wait years for a service dog because of lengthy waiting …
Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times
The uncertainties surrounding parents right now can feel unmooring. Questions arise, like “Will my child be able to return to …
Researchers test a comprehensive model intervention to reduce opioid overdose deaths in hard-hit communities
National Institutes of Health and other federal leaders outlined their vision for a groundbreaking study that will aim to address …
Building a smart, self-assembling nano-vaccine to prevent toxoplasmosis
Fighting clever parasites requires smart vaccines that can trigger critical immune responses. A University of Chicago-based research team has found …
Upper Midwest Sees COVID-19 Surge as Northeast Worries About a Second Wave
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2020 — The new coronavirus is striking the Upper Midwest with a vengeance, as Wisconsin and the …
FDA approves new drug to treat common form of muscular dystrophy based on research from U of A scientist
A University of Alberta researcher’s past work has led to a new drug being approved for use in the United …
How opening a window could help you avoid COVID
While billions are being spent on the search for a COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, experts say there may be something …
Learning a foreign language is harder for visually impaired people
A scientist from RUDN University analyzed the effect of visual impairment on a person’s perception of unfamiliar sounds when learning …