Heart defect survivor has the scars and attitude to prove it From the day Kristin VanSingel was born until now, 38 years later, her heart has set her life's course. Feb 9, 2021 0 0
Don't let Long Covid 'fall through the cracks', WHO warns The World Health Organization called Tuesday for greater research, recognition and rehabilitation for Long COVID sufferers as it brought experts together to share insights into the little-understood condition. Feb 9, 2021 1 0
Canada to require negative COVID test at land border Feb 15 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that starting next week any nonessential traveler arriving in Canada by land will need to show a negative PCR-based COVID-19 test or face a fine if they don't have ... Feb 9, 2021 0 1
Peru gives first Covid vaccines, Argentina approves Indian jab Peru on Tuesday began its coronavirus immunization program just two days after receiving 300,000 vaccine doses from state-owned Chinese company Sinopharm. Feb 9, 2021 0 0
Nitrate in maternal drinking water may impair fetal growth Women whose household drinking water contained nitrate had babies that weighed, on average, 10 grams less than babies born to mothers where household water had no detectible nitrate, according to a new study from researchers ... Feb 9, 2021 0 0
Vaccine confidence grows under new administration Under the Biden Administration, New Yorkers' acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine has increased significantly. In September, 55% of residents reported they would take the vaccine when it became available and this January, 64% ... Feb 9, 2021 0 0
Early study points to potential therapeutic avenue for a pair of rare pediatric diseases Scientists have devised a new approach for detecting and potentially heading off the effects of two rare pediatric diseases before birth. Feb 9, 2021 0 0
Poorer mental health smolders after deadly, devastating wildfire In 2018, a faulty electric transmission line ignited the Camp Fire in Northern California, ultimately consuming 239 square miles and several communities, including the town of Paradise, which was 95 percent destroyed. At ... Feb 9, 2021 0 0
Elderly esophageal cancer patients often receive suboptimal therapy due to perceived risks Elderly patients (70 years and over) with locally advanced esophageal (E) and esophagogastric junction (EGJ) cancer (located in the stomach and esophagus) should be considered for optimal therapy that has the potential to ... Feb 9, 2021 0 0
Training to wisely navigate social conflicts Social conflicts, from policy debates to family disagreements, can easily devolve into angry words and personal attacks. Such heated confrontations, however, seldom resolve disagreements and can entrench opposing views. Feb 9, 2021 0 1
