Health
What to know if you're headed to college with asthma or allergies
If you're off to college in the fall and have allergies or asthma, it's not too soon to figure out how you'll manage them.
Jun 1, 2020
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Medical research
Saliva samples preferable to deep nasal swabs for testing COVID-19
As testing for the novel coronavirus continues to scale up, a new study finds that saliva samples are a "preferable" indicator for infection than the deep nasal swabs now widely used.
Apr 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to weddings—on hold.
Apr 6, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed
Women who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Health study finds. Researchers found this is true even for women who use an experimental treatment ...
Dec 5, 2019
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Medications
Why your generic drugs may not be safe and the FDA may be too lax
Generic prescription drugs have saved the U.S. about US$1.7 trillion over the past decade. The Food and Drug Administration approved a record 781 new generics in 2018 alone, including generic versions of Cialis, Levitra ...
Dec 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health information in rural areas is best delivered face-to-face, study shows
Mental health is a concern in rural areas, as farmers cope with stress and uncertainty due to economic and environmental conditions. Often, there are no mental health providers in the local community. Public health programs ...
Dec 2, 2019
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Surgery
FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks
U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications.
Oct 23, 2019
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Pediatrics
National poll: Half of parents have declined kids' play date invites
The new school year often leads to playdate invitations, sometimes between families who don't know each other.
Oct 21, 2019
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Health
Why we need to treat wildfire as a public health issue in California
Deadly fires across California over the past several years have shown how wildfire has become a serious public health and safety issue. Health effects from fires close to or in populated areas range from smoke exposure to ...
Oct 15, 2019
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Pediatrics
Rice bran may help curb malnutrition, diarrhea for infants
Malnutrition is prevalent on a global scale and has numerous negative consequences for children during the first five years of life. For some children, it can mean struggling with health issues for life or a higher risk of ...
Oct 8, 2019
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