Lots of kids are 'late talkers': Here's when to take action As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: Jun 23, 2023 0 31
What cricket can teach us about the mind's experience of time—and how to deal with anxiety Bowlers playing for England and Australia in the current Ashes cricket series are collectively meant to deliver at least 540 balls each day (that's 90 overs of six balls each—more if they bowl any no-balls or wides). If ... Jun 23, 2023 0 2
Human organs for transplant: Five steps Africa must take to improve the supply chain Medical science has made tremendous advancements over the past 70 years. One of these is the transplant of human organs from one person to another. The first transplant—a kidney—was in the US in 1954. Jun 23, 2023 0 2
Full-fat or low-fat cheese and milk? A dietitian on which is better When it comes to dairy products do you tend to buy full-fat or low-fat products? For many people, going for low-fat options can seem like the "healthier" choice. Jun 23, 2023 0 11
New survey examines status of abortion laws in Texas, California, Arizona In the year since the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its landmark Dobbs decision, the U.S. stepped away from a clearly defined national abortion policy for a mix of laws based on the discretion of each state. ... Jun 23, 2023 0 0
Reducing the risks of sexually transmitted infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise the in the U.S and around the globe. The World Health Organization reports more than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections are acquired a day—with the majority ... Jun 23, 2023 0 9
AI researchers harness data to drive health care innovation As an expert in developing artificial intelligence tools to improve health care, Ross Mitchell has always viewed the research process a little differently. Jun 23, 2023 0 25
New research suggests we are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines 3D-printed medicine could be the future of personalized health care, with research now suggesting printed tablets have reached a sufficient quality to match the standards set for conventionally manufactured tablets. Jun 23, 2023 0 40
Study examines COVID-19's impact on socioeconomic inequality in health behaviors among Japanese adolescents A study, led by Assistant Professor Kyan Akira (Kyoto University and Kobe University) and Professor Takakura Minoru (University of the Ryukyus), found for the first time that the socioeconomic inequality in achieving recommended ... Jun 23, 2023 0 7
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms—here's what you need to know Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren't aware of the fact that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For ... Jun 23, 2023 0 17