Risk-taking behavior on roads in Victoria, Australia increased during lockdowns, study shows Reduced travel on Victoria's roads during the COVID-19 pandemic did not equate to proportionate reductions in road trauma. Nov 22, 2023 0 28
Vaccine to prevent a dangerous tropical disease receives approval The chikungunya virus is widespread in tropical regions, where it is spread to humans by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. Chikungunya is characterized by high fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rash, and sometimes diarrhea. ... Nov 22, 2023 0 47
Revealing key insights into the trends of asthma mortality Asthma is among the most common chronic respiratory diseases in the world. Characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, it can trigger serious bouts of coughing and breathing problems. Unfortunately, asthma ... Nov 22, 2023 0 39
More servings of whole grains linked to slower memory decline in Black people Black people who eat more foods with whole grains, including some breads and cereals, quinoa, and popcorn, may have a slower rate of memory decline compared to Black people who eat fewer whole grain foods, according to a ... Nov 22, 2023 0 45
Research lays the groundwork for a lifesaving group B strep vaccine One in five pregnant women carry Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep or GBS) in the vaginal tract, which is typically harmless—except when it isn't. Nov 22, 2023 0 56
A computer model of the ear may help to improve cochlear implants Professor Pavel Jungwirth and his colleagues from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague) and the cochlear implant company MED-EL, based in Austria have come up with ... Nov 22, 2023 0 54
Telehealth's lasting impact on cancer care delivery A recent Mayo Clinic retrospective study published in JCO Oncology Practice shows that cancer practices can integrate telehealth without duplicative care, allowing for a more streamlined health care experience for patients ... Nov 22, 2023 0 34
Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke A team of researchers, including one from the University of Maine, argue that vitamin supplements can help prevent secondary strokes. They also advocate for the value of new technologies in eye research to verify these findings. Nov 22, 2023 0 81
Study identifies how the brain handles different types of memory retrieval Researchers have investigated the shared and unique neural processes that underlie different types of long-term memory: general semantic, personal semantic and episodic memory. Nov 22, 2023 0 113
What to know about norovirus Cases of norovirus—a common viral stomach illness—tend to occur in the U.S. between November and April. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been at least 13 cruise ship outbreaks so far ... Nov 22, 2023 0 147