Parents' input key when screening toddlers for autism Early screening for autism can speed up diagnosis and treatment, and now new research shows that pediatricians are more likely to act when parents express concerns. May 17, 2021 0 9
Odds of catching COVID at dentist's office very low, study shows Do yon need to have your teeth cleaned or a cavity filled? May 17, 2021 1 163
New study finds combination of omega-3s in popular supplements may blunt heart benefits Doctors often recommend Omega-3s to help patients lower their cholesterol and improve heart health. Those Omega-3s can come from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, or supplements that often contain a combination of the ... May 17, 2021 0 12
Four health benefits of hugs—and why they feel so good For many people, the thing they've missed most during the pandemic is being able to hug loved ones. Indeed, it wasn't until we lost our ability to hug friends and family did many realise just how important touch is for many ... May 17, 2021 0 11
Scientists find new way of predicting COVID-19 vaccine efficacy The early immune response in a person who has been vaccinated for COVID-19 can predict the level of protection they will have to the virus over time, according to analysis from Australian mathematicians, clinicians, and scientists, ... May 17, 2021 0 33
Prenatal detection of heart defects lower in rural, poor areas and among Hispanic women Detecting a critical heart defect before birth (congenital heart defects) is less likely when a mother lives in a rural area, lives in a neighborhood with low socioeconomic status or is Hispanic, according to new research ... May 17, 2021 0 2
Vitamin B3 as a possible treatment for glaucoma Glaucoma involves a high risk of losing sight. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and St. Erik Eye Hospital, among others, have now studied the effects of nicotinamide, the amide of vitamin B₃, on animal and cell models ... May 17, 2021 1 393
Malaria control needs longer-lasting repellents. We're a step closer to finding one Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness and death around the world. The disease is primarily caused by the bite of mosquitoes carrying a parasite. In 2019, around 229 million malaria cases were reported with an estimated ... May 17, 2021 0 6
Post-COVID PTSD? Many find return to 'normal' unsettling Many Americans felt relief and joy at the announcement last week that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks at many indoor and outdoor locations. May 17, 2021 0 6
Should there be 'gun retirement' for the elderly? Just as some elderly drivers need to give up their car keys, older gun owners may eventually face "firearm retirement." And a preliminary study suggests they are open to the idea. May 17, 2021 0 479
