Aug. 9, 2022 Taking notes from blockbusters such as Outbreak and World War Z, viruses are typically seen as harmful agents to be wary of. But scientists have found they may be the key to helping the … [+2228 chars]
A screening tool embedded in the electronic health record can help detect older primary care patients at risk of having undiagnosed dementia, according to real-world validation study conducted in two… [+4132 chars]
Source/Disclosures Source: Murphy, EC. HPV Inpatient Postpartum Vaccination: Evaluation of a Pilot Quality Improvement Project. Presented at: Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecolo… [+4195 chars]
Does everyone, no matter their diet, need to take a supplement/supplement? In short, yes! There are about 2 billion people worldwide who have micronutrient inadequacies, this includes people living … [+4384 chars]
A new study of mothers and babies from developing countries in Africa and South Asia suggests carriage of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in gut microbiota is prevalent, with some ARGs appearing i… [+5652 chars]
In July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the current monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of extraordinary concern, or PHEICthe seventh time the WHO has made the designation… [+9981 chars]
Reaching for something sweet is common when looking for comfort, but sugar is far from comforting to our skin. If you are seeing sagging, dullness or breakouts, it could be down to a sugar overload. … [+4492 chars]
There is evidence of a negative association between exposure to road traffic noise and quality of life among older people, researchers from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have foun… [+1914 chars]
Above all other risk factors, cardiorespiratory fitness may play the starring role in predicting longevity regardless of age, sex, and race, according to new Veterans Affairs (VA) data. Moreover, ext… [+6394 chars]
US health authorities warned Tuesday of a large number of untreated hepatitis C patients, despite the fact that a cure for the dangerous disease has been available for a decade. They urged health in… [+2658 chars]
Acne is an extremely common skin disease and while particularly prevalent in adolescents, it can persist into adulthood as well. Most dermatology providers are very familiar with treating acne, as ap… [+11971 chars]
PEOPLE who have an increased exposure to certain kitchen utensils could quadruple their risk of cancer, experts have warned. Researchers found that so-called 'forever chemicals' are lurking on pots,… [+2862 chars]