Abortion law, suicide rate study adds to raging debate. But are we missing the point? A study published in December showed a connection between restrictive abortion laws and increased suicides by pregnant women in the U.S. Jan 27, 2023 0 33
New research reveals role faith institutions play in promoting good health The University of York-led study showed that health professionals, working with faith leaders, can deliver effective, low-cost messages on how people can keep their blood pressure on the healthy side. Jan 27, 2023 0 4
Could that breast pain be cancer? When to get a mammogram If you've ever felt pain, tenderness and tightness—maybe even a sharp, stabbing sensation—in your breasts, it's hard not to jump to conclusions. Could it be the "C" word? Jan 27, 2023 0 47
COVID-19 impacts worse for Māori, Pasifika and disabled people, study finds Results of a major nationwide study show the impacts of COVID-19 have been worse for Māori, Pasifika, and disabled people. Jan 27, 2023 0 15
Report highlights cost of misinformation to health care services during COVID-19 pandemic A new report has highlighted the consequences of misinformation, including loss of trust in public institutions, delayed action on pressing issues such as climate change, and the financial toll on health care services during ... Jan 27, 2023 0 13
COVID has increased trust in genetics, survey finds A survey of more than 2,000 British adults finds that trust in genetics is high and went up significantly during the pandemic. It also finds that there is a hunger for more coverage of genetics. Jan 27, 2023 0 2
Video: Protecting your eyesight from glaucoma Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Half of people with glaucoma don't even know they have it. If you're ... Jan 27, 2023 0 7
Predicting dementia using neural network characteristics In many neurodegenerative conditions, brain changes occur before symptoms emerge. But now, researchers from Japan have found a new way to distinguish these conditions in the early stages according to changes in brain activity ... Jan 27, 2023 0 43
Unusual norovirus activity sees UK cases soar 37% higher than pre-pandemic average Cases of norovirus, commonly known as winter vomiting sickness, have soared by 37% compared to the same period pre-COVID. Today's report from the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) says cases for the first two weeks in January ... Jan 27, 2023 0 5
Primary care plays a role in helping patients with long COVID symptoms by providing holistic, trustworthy care Many people are experiencing a variety of long COVID-19 symptoms and are relying on some of their own methods to allay those symptoms. Others are in need of additional therapies from their medical care team. Jan 27, 2023 0 1