Health

Concerns mount over accuracy of online abortion information, privacy of searches

rhonda - Jul 1, 2022

In a post-Roe world, the possibility of receiving online misinformation about abortion, as well as maintaining privacy when seeking to learn about reproductive healthcare, have become major concerns....Read More
Study suggests link between drought and diarrhea in children

rhonda - Jul 1, 2022

While cases of diarrhea in children often increase after heavy rains and flooding, new research suggests a link between extended droughts and the at-times deadly illness for those under the age of 5....Read More
Tiny, implantable ‘nerve coolers’ could offer new hope tor pain sufferers

rhonda - Jul 1, 2022

To alleviate opiate misuse, scientists said they have developed and implanted tiny “nerve coolers” in rats that provided targeted, on-demand pain relief. The device may be used in humans within several years....Read More
Newly identified gene may be reason women have greater risk of Alzheimer’s

rhonda - Jun 30, 2022

New research has identified a novel gene for Alzheimer’s disease in women, furthering efforts to explain why the disease is more prevalent in females than males....Read More
Doctors urge caution over tampon shortage: Avoid DIY products

rhonda - Jun 29, 2022

Amid a U.S. tampon shortage, health experts urge women to avoid substituting homemade products or trying to stretch a scant supply by wearing tampons for too long. Explore reusable products instead, they said....Read More
Maternal mortality increased sharply at start of COVID-19 pandemic, study says

rhonda - Jun 28, 2022

In another worrying sign of COVID-19’s sad toll on U.S. society, a new study finds that maternal mortality increased sharply at the start of the pandemic, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic mothers....Read More
Study: Medicare could waste up to $605M on Alzheimer’s drug vials

rhonda - Jun 28, 2022

The vials containing an expensive, controversial drug for Alzheimer’s disease are fixed in size, yet the amount required by patients varies widely. This issue alone could waste $605 million in Medicare spending annually....Read More
Cyberbullying puts targeted adolescents at risk for suicide, study suggests

rhonda - Jun 27, 2022

Beyond the many stressors that young adolescents face, being a target of cyberbullying is an independent risk factor for suicide — above and beyond traditional offline bullying, according to a study released Monday....Read More
Screening to predict development of kidney disease underutilized, doctors say

rhonda - Jun 24, 2022

Finding better ways to determine whether a person is at risk of chronic kidney disease could help introduce lifestyle changes to prevent a condition that affects roughly 38 million adults in the United States....Read More
FDA bans all Juul e-cigarettes in U.S.; lung association hails decision

rhonda - Jun 24, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday told Juul Labs Inc. it must stop marketing all of its products currently sold in the United States....Read More

1 2 3 … 311 Next »

Sports

Ravens’ Jaylon Ferguson died from fentanyl, cocaine, autopsy finds

Late Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died last month from the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine, a spokesman from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told UPI on Friday....Read More
Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic rolls into Round of 16, Sakkari bounced

Novak Djokovic roared into the Round of 16 with a straight-sets win over Miomir Kecmanovic on Friday at Wimbledon. Maria Sakkari became the latest upset victim, losing in straight sets to unseeded Tatjana Maria....Read More
NHL’s Sharks fire coach Bob Boughner, staff

The San Jose Sharks fired head coach Bob Boughner and his staff after they failed to reach the playoffs for a third-consecutive season....Read More
Dolphins’ Tagovailoa, Hill compare connection to Bulls’ Jordan, Rodman

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill used Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman to describe their new connection ahead of the 2022 NFL season....Read More

Health

Concerns mount over accuracy of online abortion information, privacy of searches

Study suggests link between drought and diarrhea in children

Tiny, implantable ‘nerve coolers’ could offer new hope tor pain sufferers

Newly identified gene may be reason women have greater risk of Alzheimer’s

Doctors urge caution over tampon shortage: Avoid DIY products

Maternal mortality increased sharply at start of COVID-19 pandemic, study says

Study: Medicare could waste up to $605M on Alzheimer’s drug vials

Cyberbullying puts targeted adolescents at risk for suicide, study suggests

Screening to predict development of kidney disease underutilized, doctors say

FDA bans all Juul e-cigarettes in U.S.; lung association hails decision

Latest

Latest

Popular

Comments

Concerns mount over accuracy of online aborti ...

Study suggests link between drought and diarr ...

Tiny, implantable ‘nerve coolers’ ...

Newly identified gene may be reason women hav ...

Email Anxiety? A Psychologist Shares Her Top ...

Swiatek moves on, Pliskova upset in Round 2 a ...

Watch: Enhypen assemble in ‘Future Perf ...

31 Under-$100 Swimsuits That Are Peak Fashion ...

Sports

Ravens’ Jaylon Ferguson died from fentanyl, cocaine, autopsy finds

Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic rolls into Round of 16, Sakkari bounced

NHL’s Sharks fire coach Bob Boughner, staff

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa, Hill compare connection to Bulls’ Jordan, Rodman

Concerns mount over accuracy of online aborti ...

Study suggests link between drought and diarr ...

Tiny, implantable ‘nerve coolers’ ...

Newly identified gene may be reason women hav ...