Gene research could push cancer research forward New research by scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) will help us better understand rare forms of cancer. May 4, 2020 0 86
Making a homemade COVID mask? Study explains best fabric choices Health authorities believe COVID-19 spreads by the transmission of respiratory droplets, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends homemade cloth face coverings for use in public spaces. Starting today, ... May 4, 2020 1 187
Study predicts COVID-19's impact across Africa As of April 30, there were approximately 39,000 reported cases of COVID-19 in Africa. But public health officials fear it will only be a matter of time before infections start to rise on the world's second largest continent, ... May 4, 2020 0 4
Domestic abuse expected to rise during COVID-19 outbreak The stresses placed on families, combined with the closure of classrooms and child care during the COVID-19 outbreak, heightens the risks of domestic abuse and neglect, according to a new Vanderbilt University report published ... May 4, 2020 0 2
Study finds consensual nonmonogamy a 'healthy' option Consensual nonmonogamy within a relationship showed only positive outcomes on life satisfaction and relationship quality for the primary partners in a romantically involved couple—leading researchers to believe it to be ... May 4, 2020 0 11
Can a new tool for diabetes patients solve the problem of COVID-19 testing? When Ming L. Wang developed a new way to test glucose levels in saliva to monitor diabetes, he wasn't thinking of making COVID-19 tests. May 4, 2020 0 4
How physical therapists can aid COVID-19 patients' recovery after ICU At least half of all patients who survive treatment in an intensive care unit will experience at least one of a triad of problems associated with post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS, and this may be true for people recovering ... May 4, 2020 0 0
Video: Should I keep my child's vaccine appointments? (Yes.) Should I keep my child's vaccine appointments? While it's dominating the news coverage, COVID-19 isn't the only healthcare concern people have. May 4, 2020 0 1
Expert discusses how to manage fear during the pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect nearly every aspect of life, it can be difficult to avoid being overwhelmed by everything from work and school closures to supply chain issues to near-constant media coverage. May 4, 2020 0 1
Early predictor of severe respiratory failure in patients with COVID-19 identified A very high level of a protein known as suPAR in the blood of patients with COVID-19 may be a predictor of severe respiratory failure, according to new research published in Critical Care on April 30. The findings by researchers ... May 4, 2020 0 514
