Has your doctor asked you about climate change? When Michael Howard arrived for a checkup with his lung specialist, he was worried about how his body would cope with the heat and humidity of a Boston summer. Jul 23, 2019 0 1
Mapping the structure of the influenza A virus genome A team of researchers from the U.K., Australia and the U.S. has mapped the structure of the influenza A virus genome. In their paper published in the journal Nature Microbiology, the group describes their genetic analysis ... Jul 23, 2019 report 0 99
How to tell if your upset stomach is a viral infection An upset stomach can be a result of many things. When symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and fever, chances are it's a viral infection. Jul 23, 2019 0 5
Study examines disparities in prostate cancer survival in Appalachian Kentucky A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers shows a higher mortality rate for prostate cancer among men from Appalachian Kentucky compared to men from non-Appalachian Kentucky. Jul 23, 2019 0 1
Five animals that could help us beat human diseases As humans, we may feel rather lucky about our evolutionary lot. We live longer than many other animals, and lifespans continue to increase thanks to better diets, advances in medicine and improved public health. But our quest ... Jul 23, 2019 0 2
Smoking has long-term impact on peripheral artery disease risk Both duration and intensity of smoking have a long-term impact on the risk for three major atherosclerotic diseases: peripheral artery disease (PAD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke, according to a study published ... Jul 23, 2019 0 1
Children drink sweet drinks when they lack clean drinking water Children deserve to get clean and safe drinking water. But, in developing countries such as Indonesia, not all children have access to it. Jul 23, 2019 0 0
Nonprescription antibiotic use seems prevalent in the United States Nonprescription antibiotic use appears to be prevalent in the United States, according to a review published online July 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Jul 23, 2019 0 1
New research casts doubts on safety of world's most popular artificial sweetener The world's most widely used artificial sweetener has not been adequately proven to be safe for human consumption, argues a newly published paper from University of Sussex researchers. Jul 23, 2019 9 1863
Individual and community mental health: Uncertainty does even more harm than displacement News of evacuations from cracked apartment buildings in Sydney and the need to replace combustible cladding across Australia illustrate how uncertainty compounds problems for those affected. Who is responsible for the remedy? ... Jul 23, 2019 0 6
