UK approves updated Moderna vaccine targeting Omicron variant The UK's drug regulator said Monday it had approved an updated Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus that targets the Omicron variant as well as the original form. Aug 15, 2022 0 4
Calorie reduction lowers protein linked to the aging process Reduced calorie intake has been shown to improve health and lifespan in laboratory animals, and recent research shows these benefits may extend to humans as well. Aug 15, 2022 0 296
Abortion ban may increase risk of death for pregnant women with cancer The repercussions of overturning Roe v. Wade—and the failure of the Supreme Court to provide any guidance on exceptions related to the life and health of the mother—are potentially catastrophic for a subset of women who ... Aug 15, 2022 0 61
Interdisciplinary approach to improve CPAP use for children with sleep apnea One of the treatments available for children with pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices. Since successful treatment can sometimes be hindered by a variety of challenges, ... Aug 15, 2022 0 6
'Life hates surprises': Can ambitious theory unify biology, neuroscience and psychology? In the early 1990s, British neuroscientist Karl Friston was poring over brain scans. The scans produced terabytes of digital output, and Friston had to find new techniques to sort and classify the massive flows of data. Aug 15, 2022 1 5
How trauma survivors can harness spiritual contemplation to process stress Trauma, such as surviving or witnessing road accidents, natural disasters and violence, can shake up our lives, challenging our core beliefs and views of the world. Aug 15, 2022 0 18
New insights on how some individuals with obesity can lose weight, and keep it off For decades, there's been a persistent one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity: Embrace a diet that's low in calories. Yet evidence shows that this diet-focused approach simply doesn't work for a subset of adults with ... Aug 15, 2022 0 86
Why do my kids keep getting worms? And is that what is making them so cranky? As a parent, it might feel like you are constantly giving your children worm treatments—usually in the form of chocolate or sweetened chewable tablets. Aug 15, 2022 1 30
Why it's important to tell people that monkeypox is predominantly affecting gay and bisexual men Monkeypox virus, or MPXV, is an emerging threat to public health. The World Health Organization recently declared the current outbreak a global public health emergency. Aug 15, 2022 0 16
Why do I wake up thirsty? If you wake up in the morning feeling thirsty, you might be dehydrated. Aug 15, 2022 0 5