Explaining the Malawi cholera outbreak Malawi's worsening cholera crisis is the result of long-term neglect of the country's water supplies and water testing urgently needed, specialists say. Jan 20, 2023 0 49
Shoveling snow not without hazards, health risks As winter's peak approaches, we can expect snowfall to tick up around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Miami Valley region. It can come in waves and often in large amounts. Jan 20, 2023 0 28
An unexpected approach to treating bronchial asthma: Modify dietary fats Bronchial asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that is reversible in certain cases, usually presents with cough, difficulty of breathing, and wheezing. Although most people can successfully control asthma ... Jan 20, 2023 0 95
Antiviral compound could be broadly efficient in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 A new study led by Gonçalo Bernardes, group leader at the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM; Portugal) and Professor at the University of Cambridge (Cambridge, UK), published recently in the journal ACS ... Jan 20, 2023 0 87
Web-based applications can help people lose weight, study finds Being obese and overweight can cause serious chronic diseases, which include type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. It has been proven that ... Jan 20, 2023 0 53
Identifying individuals with debilitating fear of COVID-19 for therapeutic intervention The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects, both globally and on a highly personal level. Now, researchers from Japan have developed an accurate way of assessing the effects of the pandemic on our emotional health and ... Jan 20, 2023 0 56
Solo exercise is good for older brains, but exercise with others may be even better Exercise is beneficial in obvious ways like getting a leaner and stronger body, yet its benefits can also improve the brain, including in older adults. Socializing can also have cognitive benefits. Now, a study published ... Jan 20, 2023 0 64
Overdose deaths involving buprenorphine did not proportionally increase with new prescribing flexibilities: Study The proportion of opioid overdose deaths involving buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, did not increase in the months after prescribing flexibilities were put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Jan 20, 2023 1 225
Pulmonologist discusses the risks of gas stoves and offers tips for protecting your health in your home If you live in Los Angeles, there's an 80% chance you use a gas cooktop for cooking. New York City? A 73% chance. And in my own backyard, Detroit, roughly 50% of households use gas stoves for cooking. Jan 20, 2023 0 63
Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. In fact, an early return to school is associated with a lower symptom burden after ... Jan 20, 2023 0 63
