1 in 5 parents say kids eat fast food more often since pandemic For some families, pandemic times have meant increased screen time, attending class from bedrooms and maybe even more dinners from a drive through. Sep 20, 2021 0 9
The pandemic has further contributed to bias, worse outcomes in pain management Research about COVID's impact on the presence of bias in healthcare is in its infancy, but the pandemic appears to have "exacerbated biases already inherent in the healthcare system, especially socioeconomic ones," said, ... Sep 20, 2021 0 3
The science behind the appeal of pumpkin spice Fall is still days away but at coffee shops and grocery stores, it's already peak autumn thanks to the arrival of a certain flavor that has come to signal the season's unofficial start. Everyone knows, it's pumpkin spice ... Sep 20, 2021 0 38
Surgery, buprenorphine, and patients in recovery from opioid use disorder With the reintroduction of powerful narcotic opioids to manage acute pain, surgery can be a make-or-break time for patients in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). For those using buprenorphine as part of their recovery ... Sep 20, 2021 0 16
Q&A: Constipation in children DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter spends hours in the bathroom daily. Every time I inquire, she tells me she is constipated. We do not eat out a lot, and we incorporate fruits or vegetables at each meal. She also ... Sep 20, 2021 0 10
DNA modifications could be used to determine the progression of severe liver disease Findings of a national study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, identify potential biomarkers that might eventually be used to diagnose progressive stages of liver disease. Sep 20, 2021 0 6
Researchers call for a focus on fitness over weight loss for obesity-related health conditions The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared. But according to a review article publishing September 20 in ... Sep 20, 2021 0 87
Unique aspects of pancreatic cancer proteins could lead to early detection, new treatments A large international collaboration led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center has identified promising new targets for pancreatic cancer treatment and early diagnosis after examining various aspects of ... Sep 20, 2021 0 89
Promising advances in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer During the virtual 2021 Annual Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), 16-21 September, research (co) led by VHIO investigators revealed promising advances in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. ... Sep 20, 2021 0 3
Lower dose of Pfizer COVID vaccine works well in young children, company says (HealthDay)—A smaller dose of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine safely triggers a strong immune response in children as young as 5, the company announced Monday morning. Sep 20, 2021 0 3
