Newborns' genomes shouldn't be tested for adult-onset conditions In the last decade, genome sequencing has provided many people with a wealth of information about risks for certain diseases. Nov 13, 2019 0 1
How does poor air quality from bushfire smoke affect our health? New South Wales and Queensland are in the grip of a devastating bushfire emergency, which has tragically resulted in the loss of homes and lives. Nov 13, 2019 0 1
Gamblers under the influence of alcohol place higher bets after losses Gamblers don't always make rational decisions. Their approach to any given bet is often influenced by the bets, wins and losses that have come before it—even when those things have no bearing whatsoever on the outcome. Nov 13, 2019 0 93
Lung cancer report delivers good, bad news More Americans are surviving lung cancer in recent years, but very few people at high risk are getting the recommended screening. Nov 13, 2019 0 1
AHA: About one in three with ASCVD not receiving flu shot About one in three individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) did not receive an influenza vaccination in the past year, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association, ... Nov 13, 2019 0 1
EPA proposal would limit use of science in public health rules Scientists and doctors are sounding the alarm about a Trump administration proposal to significantly limit the use of scientific and medical research in setting public health regulations. They warn that the new Environmental ... Nov 13, 2019 0 1
Less weight regain with EHR-based tracking plus coaching An electronic health record (EHR)-based weight maintenance intervention coupled with coaching is associated with less weight regain compared with EHR-based care alone, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the ... Nov 13, 2019 0 3
Pediatric liver transplant recipients often undervaccinated Many pediatric liver transplant recipients are undervaccinated, according to a research letter published in the Nov. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Nov 13, 2019 0 0
Researchers troubleshoot barriers to HIV care and treatment after diagnosis When an individual is diagnosed with HIV, it is important that they are enrolled in an HIV care and treatment program to get the medical and emotional support they need. Evidence shows that expansions of the anti-retroviral ... Nov 13, 2019 0 4
Assessing efforts to lower maternal and child mortality in Togo Over the past decade, rates of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in Togo have remained high despite global progress. Child mortality among children under five years old in the West African nation is attributed to ... Nov 13, 2019 0 2
