Hard-hit Belgium sees light at the end of virus tunnel Belgian health authorities are confident the second wave of hospital admissions related to COVID-19 has peaked in the hard-hit country. Nov 9, 2020 0 3
Scientists identify potential new biomarker to better personalize cancer therapy Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, Erasmus University Medical Center, Yale-NUS College and Duke University have found a potential way to predict who will respond to cancer therapies that block Wnt production, such ... Nov 9, 2020 0 9
Researchers examine whether online physician reviews indicate clinical outcomes Online consumer reviews play an important role in almost every consumer industry—from dining and shopping to travel and technology. But what do online reviews of physicians tell consumers? Nov 9, 2020 0 2
COVID-19 reveals how obesity harms the body in real time, not just over a lifetime The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the obesity epidemic once again into the spotlight, revealing that obesity is no longer a disease that harms just in the long run but one that can have acutely devastating effects. New studies ... Nov 9, 2020 0 16
AI model could help patients predict disease risk with electronic health records Electronic health records contain critical information for both medical providers and patients. But these records also contain information that could interfere with an artificial intelligence algorithm's ability to predict ... Nov 9, 2020 0 1
Aging in place: Home is where our heart and health is Age may well be just a number, but it will inevitably catch up to us. Physically, and mentally, we just won't be able to do the things we once could. But with a little bit of help, we could delay the move into the aged care ... Nov 9, 2020 0 6
The unique mental health and brain impacts of COVID-19 As COVID-19 infections spike around the globe, with no end in sight for months, questions are beginning to arise around the long-term effects of the pandemic on our mental health and brain health. Nov 9, 2020 0 11
Studies suggest human wilderness connection has psychological roots, could reduce disease risk The emotional connection or calming feeling that accompanies a walk in a park or forest is the result of psychological needs being met, according to a recent study from researchers at Texas A&M University, the University ... Nov 9, 2020 0 353
Q&A: Why social and emotional learning is so important for kids right now "Emotional intelligence" and "social and emotional learning" are terms parents may hear bandied about by teachers and education leaders. And as kids throughout the country muddle through schooling during a pandemic, honing ... Nov 9, 2020 0 15
Masks don't just save lives, they also boost economy The economy and coronavirus pandemic were two of the top issues for voters in the 2020 election, according to exit poll surveys. Notably, 52% of voters said controlling the pandemic was more important, even if it hurts the ... Nov 9, 2020 0 28
