Million Covid deaths in 2022: WHO The World Health Organization announced Thursday that a million people had died from COVID-19 in 2022, calling it a "tragic milestone" when all the tools existed to prevent deaths. Aug 25, 2022 0 46
Feeling anxious or blue? Ultra-processed foods may be to blame Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a new study that explored whether individuals who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed food ... Aug 25, 2022 0 147
Expect a different flu season: Why you'll want to be vaccinated for flu COVID-19 may be the most prominent virus of concern in the U.S. now, but public health officials also are preparing for seasonal influenza. And indications are it could be a different season than what the U.S. experienced ... Aug 25, 2022 0 77
'Beauty goggles': New research on how attractiveness influences how we see people You've probably heard of "beer goggles", but a new scientific study published by Dr. Carlota Batres today has found evidence of "beauty goggles." Aug 25, 2022 0 107
Smartphone sleep health app cuts insomnia severity scores Use of the digital sleep health intervention KANOPEE is associated with significant and clinically meaningful reductions in insomnia symptom severity, according to a study published online July 28 in the Journal of Clinical ... Aug 25, 2022 0 70
New pediatric tumor identifications could help predict chemo response A new UCSF study sheds light on the diversity within the most common type of pediatric liver tumor and suggests a way forward for more precise chemotherapy treatment. Aug 25, 2022 0 67
Extent of developmental delays varies with autism Developmental milestone progress in autism varies substantially under different conditions, according to a study published online July 18 in JAMA Pediatrics. Aug 25, 2022 0 81
Visual acuity lower when tested at home rather than clinic Visual acuity (VA) is better when tested in the clinic versus at home, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Aug 25, 2022 0 48
Neuroregeneration in multiple sclerosis: New participating cells and supportive drug identified Regeneration in the CNS is a rare event and strongly limited to the replacement of so-called oligodendroglial cells and their electrically insulating elements of the axons, called myelin sheaths. This is also true for multiple ... Aug 25, 2022 0 108
U.S. government extends baby formula waivers, rebates for WIC families To help parents who use government nutrition benefits cope with an ongoing shortage of baby formula, U.S. federal officials will extend a program giving them more choice at the grocery store. Aug 25, 2022 0 47