Immunology

Australia unprepared for climate change impact on allergies

A rise in dangerous and even fatal asthma and other allergic attacks – as occurred in Melbourne's deadly 2016 'thunderstorm asthma event' – could be one of Australia's biggest health challenges from climate change, warns ...

HIV & AIDS

More people worldwide now know their HIV status

(HealthDay)—Three-quarters of patients living with HIV worldwide know their infection status, according to Knowledge Is Power, a new report released Nov. 22 by UNAIDS.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Monitoring muscles to improve athletic training

Elite athletes understand that to maximize performance, they can't only train hard during workouts—they must also train smart. Unfortunately, unless you're willing to live in a lab, it can be easier to get real-time information ...

Medications

Heroin addiction treatment and opioid misuse

Michael Fendrich is associate dean for research and a professor in the UConn School of Social Work, whose research focuses on policies, services, interventions, and risk factors related to substance misuse and mental health. ...

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