Mom shares haunting drug overdose photo to warn about US epidemic: 'Stop walking around blindly'
Nora Sheehan, pictured with her son Andrew before his October death, is hoping that sharing the heartbreaking image of her …
Miscarriage—why no one wants to talk about it in the workplace
For many expectant parents, experiencing a miscarriage – whether it occurs early or late in pregnancy – can be devastating. …
New tool for tracking cholera outbreaks could make it easier to detect deadly epidemics
Algorithms using data from antibody signatures in peoples’ blood may enable scientists to assess the size of cholera outbreaks and …
Self-destruction system in TB bacteria may lead to ‘perfect drug’
In the United States, more than 9,000 cases of tuberculosis (TB) occurred in 2017. Though the U.S. has one of …
Using crystals to unpack how viruses work
Researchers at Cardiff University have used X-ray crystallography and computer simulation to get a closer look at how viruses bind …
What to Eat (and What to Skip) If You’ve Got Gout
Gout has been making headlines lately, and the news isn’t so good: Experts have noted that this painful form of arthritis is …
How does exercise prompt fat to benefit metabolism?
The finding follows earlier work in which the researchers were the first to show that exercise prompts fat tissue to …
Insurance rules make it harder to treat opioid use disorder
Insurance industry cost-control measures may be worsening the nation’s opioid epidemic by limiting access to a key medication that treats …
Interventions to reduce antibiotics use require tailored approach in developing countries
Fears around leaving infectious diseases untreated and poorly enforced antibiotic supply controls could hamper efforts to reduce the use of …
Do we really need to take 10,000 steps a day?
Regular walking produces many health benefits, including reducing our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression. Best of …
How the brain responds to texture
Our hands and fingertips are amazingly sensitive to texture. We can easily distinguish coarse sandpaper from smooth glass, but we …
How to get the most out of HIMSS19
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Choosing indulgent dessert first may lead to eating lower-calorie meals, study finds
If you’re going to choose dessert first, then the high-calorie option might lead to your eating a healthier meal, unless …
How to Stop Coughing at Night So You Can Get Some Sleep
Dealing with a cough is bad enough during the day. But anyone who’s ever had a cold, the flu, or …
Thirdhand smoke residue exposes children to chemicals
The harmful effects of exposure to tobacco smoke have been known for many years. Cigarette and cigar smokers are at …
Combination treatment, diabetes drug and immunotherapy, may help to fight breast cancer
Researchers in Finland have discovered a drug combination that collaborates with the cancer cell oncoprotein MYC, which, in large quantities, …
New study shows sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer risk before age 50
A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and …
The Mom’s Guide to Houston
Houston, Texas is the fourth-largest city in the USA, with 1 in 4 residents foreign-born, making the Bayou City the …