One of the easiest ways to at least ameliorate the problem is to stop sleeping on your back because that position allows gravity to collapse your throat. Stomach sleeping, however, puts gravity back … [+2246 chars]
Examining the spines of Neandertals, an extinct human relative, may explain back-related ailments experienced by humans today, a team of anthropologists has concluded in a new comparative study. The… [+4714 chars]
On February 25, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release. Julia M. Baker, PhD1,2,*; Jasmine Y. Nakayama, PhD1,2,*; Michelle O’Hegarty, PhD1; Andrea McGowan, MPH1,3; Richard A. Te… [+28175 chars]
It doesnt have a name, but its everywhere. Just as Omicron fades, a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has now been detected in every U.S. state, according to a new report. The… [+3132 chars]
<ul><li>Lavender spray bottle sold at Walmart in October 2021 contained deadly, rare bacteria</li><li>The rare bacteria found was Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes an illness known as melioidos… [+3096 chars]
<ul><li>Lavender spray bottle sold at Walmart in October 2021 contained deadly, rare bacteria</li><li>The rare bacteria found was Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes an illness known as melioidos… [+3096 chars]
SARS-CoV-2 is not picky about its host. Since the virus first started spreading among humans, it has jumped from our species to pets, livestock, and even wild animals. Cats appear to be particularly… [+4340 chars]
NEW ORLEANS — Enjoy a glass of vino with your meal every now and again? Turns out you might be doing your body good. Researchers from Tulane University report that drinking wine with dinner could hel… [+4481 chars]
© Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS U.K. researchers say a rheumatoid arthritis drug could be lifesaver for severely ill COVID-19 patients. An anti-inflammatory drug normally used for rheumatoid arthritis… [+3375 chars]
It may look like a villain's lair straight out of a James Bond film. But this is the Soviet-era facility in Siberia where Vladimir Putin's arsenal of bioweapons may be being housed today. The Stat… [+12306 chars]
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. in men and women combined. Fortunately, it’s easy to treat and the key is an early diagnosis. “Colonoscopy is a very safe p… [+3095 chars]
Scientists at one of America’s leading medical research universities warn that an “important” new study should serve as a serious wakeup call for e-cigarette smokers. Frequent vaping can increase a … [+4583 chars]
