Neglected diseases continue to require attention despite progress Although neglected diseases account for 11 percent of the global disease burden, they are targeted by only a small proportion of the new drugs developed every year. Mar 22, 2019 0 41
More than half of Aussie men report experiencing sexual difficulties One in two Australian men aged 18 to 55 have experienced sexual difficulty in the past 12 months, according to data released this week. Mar 22, 2019 0 56
Two studies describe disruptive and abusive behavior among clinicians in operating rooms Assessments of the number of disruptive and abusive behaviors occurring in operating rooms in the USA, Canada and elsewhere is reported in two studies in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, which is published by Springer. ... Mar 22, 2019 0 40
How to raise global citizens of tomorrow (HealthDay)—It's never too soon to teach kids to be culturally competent—to learn about, respect and accept people whose culture is different from their own. Mar 22, 2019 0 37
A human-rights approach is essential to end the global TB epidemic "Where youth grows pale, and spectre-thin, and dies," wrote John Keats, in his acclaimed "Ode to a Nightingale." His words probably summarized his struggle against tuberculosis (TB), an ancient disease that killed millions ... Mar 22, 2019 0 39
Easy eggs for a nutritious breakfast (HealthDay)—Recent research shows that eggs can be part of a healthful diet. Mar 22, 2019 0 85
Tyson recalls chicken strips due to metal fears Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is recalling more than 69,000 pounds (31,297 kilograms) of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal. Mar 22, 2019 0 30
Working to change the future of prosthetics Robots powered by human-like artificial muscles are still in the research and development stage, but Taylor Henderson is certain that they'll change the future of prosthetics. Mar 22, 2019 0 46
Raising tobacco purchase age to 21 would prevent thousands of premature deaths in Michigan Restricting sales of tobacco products to people 21 and older could keep 11,000 Michiganders from starting to smoke, potentially avoiding premature deaths in two-thirds of that population, according to a University of Michigan ... Mar 22, 2019 0 45
Parental leave, childcare and lactation policies: How schools of public health in the United States stack up Family leave policies at public health institutions in the United States largely fall short of national public health recommendations for new parents, despite widespread recognition of the health importance of dedicated parental ... Mar 22, 2019 0 58
