Recurrent infections of salmonella can lead to colitis
An international research group, led by Jamey Marth, Ph.D., a professor at Sanford Burnham Prebys, has shown that the Neuraminidase …
Golf: the unlikely big hit of the pandemic
A year ago, golf was such a dwindling sport, Sydney’s lord mayor Clover Moore proposed halving one of the country’s …
Potential impact of post-Brexit trade deals on obesity and diabetes
Last week saw the publication of the government-commissioned National Food Strategy—an independent report led by restaurateur Henry Dimbleby which outlined …
80 percent of asthma-related hospitalizations are avoidable
One in ten school-aged children in Australia have a current diagnosis of asthma. Every year, there are around 40,000 asthma …
Supporting dignity at end of life
At the end of life, people may have to rely on others for help with showering, dressing and going to …
Increased use of household fireworks creates a public health hazard, study finds
Fireworks are synonymous in the United States with the celebration of Independence Day and other special events, but the colorful …
Study: Hundreds of lives saved in Kansas counties that adopted mask mandates
Despite facing cultural and political pushback, the evidence remains clear: Face masks made a difference in Kansas. “These had a …
How To Get Rid Of Clothes If You Struggle With Letting Them Go
There are a number of reasons a good number of us struggle to get rid of stuff, and those reasons …
Researchers tackle mystery of short-sightedness increasing in children
Myopia is on the rise. In the UK, the number of children with myopia has doubled in the last 50 …
Diagnosis, treatment of gender dysphoria varies among children
(HealthDay)—Only 29 percent of children and adolescents with gender dysphoria receive a gender dysphoria-related diagnosis (GDRD), and 25 percent are …
Expression of fat genes correlate with metabolic, behavioral changes linked to obesity
A collection of genetic variants influences the expression of obesity-associated genes in both the brain and fat tissue, according to …
Direct action of SARS-CoV-2 on organs may cause exacerbated immune response in children
Besides common symptoms such as fever, cough and respiratory distress, some children have an atypical form of COVID-19 known as …
Is elevated level of lung protein an early predictor for COPD?
Airway mucus consists of various proteins such as long mucins MUC5AC and MUC5B, both of which contribute greatly to the …
Only 3% Of People Are Excited To Do This After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is a long-awaited miracle to some after a year of fear, isolation, and the unknown. As of …
The potential role of vaccine certificates in the next phase of the pandemic
The CDC says that fully vaccinated individuals can resume many day-to-day activities without a mask, leading many states and businesses …
Disease of the smallest heart blood vessels is important global health problem
For the first time, a prospective, international study has shown that chest pain caused by problems with the very small …
Moderate use of hair relaxers does not increase breast cancer risk among black women
The lifetime risk of breast cancer is similar among Black and white women in the U.S., but Black women are …
DR KAYE: How can I get rid of yellow gunge that covers my tongue?
How can I get rid of yellow gunge that covers my tongue? DR PHILIPPA KAYE answers your questions I have …