Families give high marks to parenting supports ‘for refugees, by refugees,’ study finds
Refugees from Bhutan and Somalia report high rates of approval for a new intervention program developed “for refugees, by refugees” …
Three Japanese citizens evacuated from Wuhan POSITIVE for coronavirus
Three Japanese citizens evacuated from Wuhan test POSITIVE for new coronavirus that has killed 170 – as India becomes latest …
TWENTY US airports will now screen for coronavirus
White House tells airlines it may suspend all China-US flights as Coronavirus cases surge past 5,500 worldwide including EIGHT in …
Current treatment for fungal meningitis is fueling drug resistance
A common first-line treatment approach for cryptococcal meningitis in low-income countries is being compromised by the emergence of drug resistance, …
This Guy Has Done 100 Pushups a Day, Every Day, for 10 Years
Nick Bare documents his training progress and offers insights into the rigorous fitness challenges of Army life via his YouTube …
Patient and surgeon give thumbs up for arthritis-treating implant
Patient and surgeon give a thumbs up for implant that treats arthritis in the hands Retired art teacher Bob Stafford, …
Concussion recovery not clear cut for children
Sleep problems, fatigue and attention difficulties in the weeks after a child’s concussion injury could be a sign of reduced …
Study finds three anti-seizure drugs equally effective for severe form of epilepsy
There are three treatment options commonly used by doctors in the emergency room to treat patients with refractory status epilepticus, …
Investigators narrow in on a microRNA for treating multiple sclerosis
It turns out the gut is full of surprises. And one of those surprises may have offered up a key …
Novartis says to buy Medicines Company for $9.7 bn
Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis announced over the weekend it would dish out $9.7 billion (8.8 billion euros) to acquire US …
Study suggests women may be undertreated for obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been considered a predominantly male disease. While more women have been diagnosed with OSA in …
Treatment for leading cause of blindness generates billions in value to society
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed an economic model to quantify the benefits of treatment for wet …
Researchers find new role for dopamine in gene transcription and cell proliferation
The dopamine D2 receptor has a previously unobserved role in modulating Wnt expression and control of cell proliferation, according to …
Revised criteria lead to more accurate screening for eye disease in premature infants
A multicenter group of 41 hospitals led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has confirmed that an improved …
Online Coaching for Diabetes supports the therapy
Type 2 Diabetes is a common metabolic disease in which lifestyle plays a big role: being Overweight, lack of exercise, …
Chrissy Teigen's Favorite Cookbooks Make Perfect Holiday Gifts For Foodies
We get inspired to create in the kitchen by Chrissy Teigen’s cookbooks and website (hello, everything bagel breakfast bake!), but …
All surgery, even small procedures, are dangerous for frail patients
There’s no such thing as a low-risk operation for frail patients: Even simple procedures such as fixing cataracts or repairing …
Taller people have increased risk for developing atrial fibrillation
Taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead …