Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues If the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issues gives you stomach cramps, you aren't alone. Jul 16, 2021 0 2
Study: Video chat reduced feelings of isolation among grandparents during COVID-19 pandemic Access to video chatting helped grandparents stay connected and reduced feelings of isolation during the COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study found. The study, conducted by a team from Vanderbilt and four other universities and ... Jul 16, 2021 0 1
Treatment guide for neurodegenerative disorders Some people may think nothing can be done for neurodegenerative disorders such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS). However, a Johns Hopkins Medicine researcher and his colleagues are adamant ... Jul 16, 2021 0 5
Study challenges overheating risk for pregnant women exercising in the heat Pregnant women are at no greater risk of dangerous 'overheating' when exercising in hot weather compared to non-pregnant women, according to a world-first Australian study. Jul 16, 2021 0 2
Stress and tiredness are key factors in farming accidents Stress and fatigue have been identified as a key cause of agricultural accidents by researchers from the University of Aberdeen. Jul 16, 2021 0 6
People in Wales experiencing severe mental health issues doubled during pandemic COVID-19 has exacerbated existing mental health inequalities for people in Wales, according to a new report from Cardiff University. Jul 16, 2021 0 0
Where you live can greatly affect your heart and brain health Liz Harris won't let anything stop her from walking. Three mornings a week, she descends three flights of stairs and heads to Anacostia Park. It's a 10-minute walk just to get there. If none of her friends are available, ... Jul 16, 2021 0 10
Victoria's five-day lockdown may not quash Delta Victoria has entered a five-day lockdown to control its growing outbreak of the more infectious Delta variant. Jul 16, 2021 0 0
Putting the brakes on immune reactions When we are exposed to a pathogen, the immune system's B cells swarm to our lymph nodes, spleens, and tonsils. There, those cells mutate in germinal centers—microscopic boot camps that rush the B cells through volleys of ... Jul 16, 2021 0 10
More vaccinated than unvaccinated Britons are now dying from the coronavirus Coronavirus vaccines lessen the chance of you getting COVID-19 and massively reduce the risk of developing serious illness and being hospitalized. Yet at the same time, most COVID-19 deaths in England are now currently among ... Jul 16, 2021 0 21