Study links deprivation with risk of dying from sepsis The most socioeconomically deprived groups in society are nearly twice as likely to die from sepsis within 30 days, researchers from The University of Manchester have found. Nov 23, 2023 1 61
Follow-up study finds supplementing preterm infants with DHA has no effect on neurodevelopment Research led by the University of Adelaide, Australia, has found that supplementing infants born at less than 29 weeks gestation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has no impact on behavioral functioning later in life. Nov 23, 2023 report 0 38
Novo Nordisk spends big in France to expand obesity drug capacity Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk on Thursday announced a major investment in a French production site to expand capacity including for a blockbuster anti-obesity drug. Nov 23, 2023 0 1
Study uncovers no compelling evidence that air purifiers prevent respiratory infections The COVID pandemic led to many calls for improved indoor air quality with claims that doing so would reduce the risk of the virus spreading. However, the real-world evidence to support these claims has been lacking, and studies ... Nov 23, 2023 0 33
Increased risk factors but not manifestation of disease correlated to placental inflammation Research led by McGill University, Canada, suggests that disruptions in Hofbauer cell function with preterm birth or intra-amniotic infection may contribute to traits associated with increased risk factors for cardiovascular ... Nov 23, 2023 report 0 25
Q&A: Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm pregnant with my first child, and I've heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I'm a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain these changes and offer ... Nov 23, 2023 0 2
Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis Rising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a news conference at the Wilkes-Barre Health Department on Monday. Nov 23, 2023 0 0
20 minutes of exercise can boost your brain after a bad night's sleep New research has explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affect our ability to perform mental tasks. Nov 23, 2023 0 35
Retired nurses return to boost flagging UK health sector Briton Debs Helps retired earlier this year and could have been enjoying a well-deserved rest after a busy nursing career. Nov 23, 2023 0 0
WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters Chinese officials say they did not detect any "unusual or novel diseases" in the country, the World Health Organization said Thursday, following an official request by the U.N. health agency for information about a potentially ... Nov 23, 2023 3 37