Research looks at impact of patient genotype and sex on treatment strategies for spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are not only life-threatening at the time of the event, but they can also lead to …
People with disabilities put at risk by COVID-19 triage and vaccine priorities
There are two big stories on either end of the COVID spectrum right now. Both are about line-ups and priorities. …
Many parents say teens with anxiety, depression may benefit from peer confidants at school
An estimated one in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety, and suicide …
Would you do this at home? Why we are more likely to do stupid things on holidays
As the COVID pandemic took hold in March, Ohio’s Brady Sluder went to Miami for spring break, despite urgent calls …
He went from open-heart surgery at 5 to a black belt at 7
After months of bed rest, then an emergency delivery six weeks early, Maria and Francisco Saldivar were relieved and elated …
Newly diagnosed cancer patients, especially African Americans, more at risk for COVID-19 infection
Cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed and African American patients, are significantly at risk for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and mortality, according …
Violence at work tends to increase after staff reductions
When employers cut down on staff, more incidents of violence are reported to the Swedish Work Environment Authority, according to …
Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Newborns exhibit neurophysiological variation associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report published …
Amelia Hamlin: Why I Got Breast Reduction Surgery at 16
An unexpected side effect. Amelia Gray Hamlin went into graphic detail about having a badly-infected piercing that led her to …
What’s at stake as obamacare heads to supreme court again?
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Supreme Court will yet again consider whether or not to scrap the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has …
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 …
Cytokines not at ‘storm’ levels in those with severe COVID-19
(HealthDay)—COVID-19 may not cause a cytokine storm, according to a review published online Oct. 16 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. …
Aggressive melanoma cells at edge of tumours are key to cancer spread
Research led by Queen Mary University of London has revealed novel insights into the mechanisms employed by melanoma cells to …
COVID-19 control rests with human behavior, at least until a vaccine arrives
As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine and confirmed cases exceed 30M, QUT behavioral researchers say the key to containment …
New abdominal aortic aneurysm genes identified, could help pinpoint those at risk
A veteran’s study identified more than a dozen genes associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that could be used to …
Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport
Finland has deployed coronavirus-sniffing dogs at the Nordic country’s main international airport in a four-month trial of an alternative testing …
Individuals With Autism at Risk for Other Health Conditions
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 — Individuals with autism have increased health risks even when considering lifestyle factors, according to a …
Children spread coronavirus to family members following exposure at child care facilities, CDC says
Fox News Flash top headlines for September 14 Children transmit coronavirus to their family members following exposure at child care facilities, according to …