Voice-assisted tech can be a driving hazard (HealthDay)—The risks of using voice-based technology in your car may be greater than you think. Apr 5, 2019 0 0
FDA says patients can take tainted blood pressure meds until shortages end (HealthDay)—As Americans face shortages of widely used blood pressure drugs due to contamination with potentially cancer-causing impurities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said patients can safely take ... Apr 5, 2019 0 1
Vaccine wars: Social media battle outbreak of bogus claims Like health officials facing outbreaks of disease, internet companies are trying to contain vaccine-related misinformation they have long helped spread. So far, their efforts at quarantine are falling short. Apr 5, 2019 0 0
The 7-minute workout (HealthDay)—Are you in a time crunch for even a short workout? Experts at the American College of Sports Medicine created a 7-minute plan that can fit into almost anyone's schedule. Apr 5, 2019 0 6
Baby-led eating: A healthier approach (HealthDay)—With childhood obesity rates soaring, prevention should start at a very early age. One approach gaining in popularity is baby-led weaning. Apr 5, 2019 0 0
Kidney cancer immunotherapy combo approved for NHS use in England A combination of immunotherapy drugs will be made available to NHS patients with advanced and aggressive kidney cancer on the NHS in England. Apr 5, 2019 0 1
New discovery provides key to side effects caused by erectile dysfunction drugs In a study published in Science Advances magazine, researchers from the University of California, Irvine have captured, for the first time, the full-length structure of the rod photoreceptor phosphodiesterase 6 (PDE6), an ... Apr 5, 2019 0 137
The DRC's Ebola outbreak has all the makings of a humanitarian crisis It's been eight months since the start of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). By the beginning of April, almost 700 people have succumbed to the disease, making this the second worst Ebola ... Apr 5, 2019 0 2
It can take a village to feed hungry kids in schools One in 6 American children faces hunger and 3 out of 4 teachers report regularly seeing hungry kids in their classrooms. In response, school meals make up a large fraction of federal food assistance. Apr 5, 2019 0 0
Research uncovers link between dietary fiber and lung disease Dietary fibre may be a new tool in the prevention of progressive lung disease, thanks to the production of anti-inflammatory short chain fatty acids (SCFA), according to a new study by Australia's Priority Research Centre ... Apr 5, 2019 0 20