Mumps sickens hundreds of detained migrants in 19 states
A government report says mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September. The Centers for …
No cure yet, but progress made in managing and detecting Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease isn’t something you must either passively accept or dread, a panel of doctors and scientific experts told an …
Poor HIV control ups risk for sudden cardiac death in heart failure
(HealthDay)—Persons living with HIV (PHIV) who are hospitalized with heart failure are at an increased risk for subsequent sudden cardiac …
Memory T cells shelter in bone marrow, boosting immunity in mice with restricted diets
Even when taking in fewer calories and nutrients, humans and other mammals usually remain protected against infectious diseases they have …
An unreported Zika outbreak in 2017 detected through travel surveillance and genetics
Public health experts report August 22 in the journal Cell that surveillance of international travelers for infectious disease can help …
Spending on illicit drugs in US nears $150 billion annually
Spending on cannabis, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine by Americans reached nearly $150 billion in 2016, with a large proportion of …
Blood pressure outside of clinic may better predict outcomes in black patients
(HealthDay)—Among African-Americans, higher daytime and nighttime systolic blood pressure (SBP) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) …
AAN issues guidelines for treatment of migraine in children and teens
For children and teens with migraine, the pain and symptoms that accompany migraine attacks can be debilitating, resulting in missed …
How to manage in a crisis: Lessons from the West Africa Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently grappling with the world’s second largest Ebola outbreak. More than 1,800 …
One cell at a time, researchers create a blueprint of liver cells in health and disease
In every tissue throughout our bodies, various cell types are communicating and coordinating their efforts to perform vital functions and …
Mother has the ‘rarest blood in Britain’
Mother who is one of only 110 people in the world with a rare blood type has saved DOZENS of …
New data indicate rise in opioid use for migraine treatment
An increasing number of Americans are using opioids to treat their migraine headaches, despite the fact that opioids are not …
More people are dying from dementia in England and Wales than ever
More people are dying from dementia in England and Wales than ever before as official figures also reveal the mortality …
Woman shocked by all the dirt and dead skin cells lurking in her mattress
Prepare to see some images that will shake you to your core. A shocked and horrified woman has revealed all …
p53 mutations in 10,000 cancer patients shed new light on gene’s function
One of the most extensively studied genes in cancer, TP53 is well known for its role as a tumor suppressor. …
Hot glue gun to replace stitches in major operations
Trigger-happy treatment: Hot glue gun to replace stitches in major operations A glue gun could banish the need for stitches …
Can you adopt a new habit in two minutes? Some experts believe so
Quick confession: I've been fibbing to my physio for years. When he asks about my knee exercises, and I say, …
What Your Kid Needs to Know to Stay Safe in College
Starting college is one of the most exciting milestones in your child’s life, and every parent wants the experience to …