New app to help people eat five portions of fruit and veg a day A new app has been developed to help people reach the recommended target of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. Dec 28, 2022 0 6
The case of the two Grace Elliotts: A medical billing mystery Earlier this year, Grace Elizabeth Elliott got a mysterious hospital bill for medical care she had never received. Dec 28, 2022 0 1
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections. Dec 28, 2022 0 9
'Adaptive leadership' led to successful COVID-19 response in Alaskan capital To date, Juneau, Alaska has the highest vaccination rates, among the lowest coronavirus cases, and among the fewest deaths among other boroughs (counties) in Alaska. Now, a research team that studied Juneau's early response ... Dec 28, 2022 0 3
Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatic conditions are more at risk for complications and death from pneumonia, meningitis, and other bacterial infections, yet most have not been vaccinated against ... Dec 28, 2022 0 13
New study highlights role of drug and alcohol use in serious crashes Each year, many people look forward to ringing in the new year with family and friends. However, some celebrations include the combination of alcohol and late-night driving—which can lead to fatal accidents. Dec 28, 2022 0 11
Role of pyrethroid derivatives in autophagy and apoptosis crosstalk signaling and potential risk for malignancies Pyrethroids are extensively used insecticides by virtue of insecticidal activity potential in Asia, especially India, and in different nations worldwide to counter mosquitoes and insects for household or agricultural needs. ... Dec 28, 2022 0 4
'Might' or 'might not': Three-year-olds do not deploy possibility concepts in decision-making Developmental stages in children at young ages happen rapidly, considering the comparatively more leisurely changes that young people experience when they're older; many parents will relate—often with haunted, shell-shocked ... Dec 28, 2022 report 1 254
Screening catches only one in seven cancers: Report Only 14% of cancers diagnosed in the United States are diagnosed after the patient had a recommended screening test, according to a report released Dec. 14 by NORC at the University of Chicago. Dec 28, 2022 0 36
Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer When a toddler or an infant accidentally ingests a prescription opioid medication, the immediate results can prove deadly, experts warn. Dec 28, 2022 0 14
