Kenyan BMI study could help influence global health policy Lowering body mass index (BMI) could potentially save millions of lives globally by preventing non-communicable diseases new Griffith University research shows. Jul 11, 2022 0 3
Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalates Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research by the National Institutes of Health. Phthalates are chemicals used in personal care ... Jul 11, 2022 0 55
Adding salt to your food at the table is linked to higher risk of premature death People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to a study of more than 500,000 people, published in the European Heart Journal today. Jul 11, 2022 0 43
Cycle safe: Find the right bike helmet for your child Wearing a bike helmet can save the life of your young child or teenager, but it needs to fit well to really do its job. Jul 11, 2022 0 2
Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S. Jul 11, 2022 0 2
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79 The European Union said Monday it's "critical" that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots to people between the ages of 60 and 79 years and other vulnerable people, as a new wave ... Jul 11, 2022 0 3
Hong Kong mulls movement restrictions as COVID cases rise Hong Kong authorities are considering implementing a health code system in the city that would restrict the movements of those infected with the coronavirus and overseas arrivals, as infections rise again. Jul 11, 2022 0 11
Largest ever study of tobacco content on social media links exposure to tobacco use People who have viewed tobacco content on social media are more than twice as likely than non-viewers to report using tobacco and, among those who have never used tobacco, more likely to be susceptible to use in the future. Jul 11, 2022 0 81
Poziotinib is active in EGFR exon 20 mutant non-small cell lung cancer A Phase II clinical trial of poziotinib for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 mutations, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, found ... Jul 11, 2022 0 6
Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020 The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in JAMA Pediatrics. Jul 11, 2022 0 12