Improving emergency care for people with dementia is focus of new grant
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is one of four institutions awarded a total of $7.5 million from …
Why lockdown is making you constipated
If you’ve noticed that your tummy has been a bit off lately – you’re definitely not alone. In the first …
When you have endometriosis, this is what happens to your body
Endometriosis is more common than you think. According to the Office on Women’s Health, it is estimated that over “11% of American …
COVID stress syndrome: 5 ways the pandemic is affecting mental health
In addition to its staggering impact on physical well-being and mortality, COVID-19 is also taking an unprecedented toll on our …
Joy-Anna Duggar Responds to Rumors She Is Pregnant With 3rd Child
Not so fast! Joy-Anna Duggar fired back at speculation that she’s pregnant with baby No. 3, weeks after giving birth …
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 …
E-prescriptions are coming. But what are they? And is this the end of paper ones?
Electronic prescriptions (or e-prescriptions) are being rolled out in stages across Australia after being used in Victoria during the pandemic. …
Repeat liver transplantation in children is justified
Repeat liver transplantation in children is justified on both medical and ethical grounds , according to potentially practice-changing research published …
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 …
6 foods you can eat to boost your immune system, because gut health is really important
Add these foods to your diet to support your immune system, mood and energy, all via your gut. Delving into …
This is why you’re thirsty all the time
Do you often feel like you crave a cool glass of water — and it’s not just because you just …
Caring for others is a key driver in getting people to use chatbots for mental health
A new study from North Carolina State University and Syracuse University assessed what would motivate people to use chatbots for …
Last-Ditch Life Support System Is Saving Lives of COVID Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 — A life support technique called ECMO has saved the lives of many critically ill COVID-19 …
I'm 24 and my spine is slowly wearing away – with no cure in sight
It began as an ache in my neck. Seemingly overnight, the simple task of lying down had become a complex …
Routine: less is often more when it comes to children’s development
As a mother of three grown-up children, I vividly recall the panic I felt when the annual six-week summer school …
AHA News: Cluster of Risky Conditions That Can Lead To Heart Disease Is Rising in Hispanic Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — A cluster of conditions called metabolic syndrome that could lead to …
Why Britain's countryside is still unwelcoming for people of colour
The word ‘urban’ has become synonymous with people of colour (POC), particularly Black people. It’s expected that minority groups can …
Is lockdown worth the pain? No, it’s a sledgehammer, and we have better options
Melbourne’s lockdown has been described as one of the harshest in the world. And jurisdictions outside Australia have taken other …