Monkeypox: An expert explains what gay and bisexual men need to know Since early May, more than 23,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide. This is the largest ever global outbreak of the disease. Aug 3, 2022 0 10
More women turning to medical cannabis for relief of menopause symptoms The legalization of medical cannabis has led to its use in treating a growing number of health problems. A new study suggests that it is becoming more common for women to use medical cannabis for menopause-related symptoms. ... Aug 3, 2022 0 6
Neighborhood may affect a couple's odds of conceiving Where you live may affect your fertility, a new study suggests. Aug 3, 2022 0 243
Sharing memories with toddlers helps their well-being into adulthood How mothers share memories with their children during toddlerhood impacts mental health and well-being in early adulthood, a University of Otago study has shown. Aug 3, 2022 0 356
Study finds microplastics in respiratory tracts The Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region (Fisabio) and the Pneumology Foundation of the Valencian Community performed a study at the Hospital General Universitario of Elche that ... Aug 3, 2022 0 4
Cool room temperature inhibited cancer growth in mice Turning down the thermostat seems to make it harder for cancer cells to grow, according to a study in mice by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The study, published in the journal Nature, found that chilly temperatures ... Aug 3, 2022 1 154
Vaginal microbiota may affect the duration of gestation Vaginal microbiota reflects the regulation of the duration of gestation and the onset of labor. The microbiota may even have a direct effect on them, as indicated by a study conducted at the University of Helsinki and HUS ... Aug 3, 2022 0 11
A new microfluidic system could keep tabs on cancer treatment Found in a patient's blood, circulating tumor cells, or CTCs, have powerful potential to indicate how well a cancer treatment is working and guide treatment decisions. Even so, CTC technologies have not yet been widely implemented ... Aug 3, 2022 0 24
Public health policy conversations should include nurses The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role nurses play in health care—millions of nurses worldwide have been essential administers of care on the front lines of the global health crisis. Yet in debate around ... Aug 3, 2022 0 7
Hot and getting hotter: Five essential reads on high temps and human bodies Launching the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the heat.gov site on July 26, 2022, the Biden administration cited heat waves and the warming climate as serious health threats. As the new initiative ... Aug 3, 2022 0 4
