Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu vaccination is displayed on a screen at a pharmacy store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current

Updated on: March 16,2024

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu vaccination is displayed on a screen at a pharmacy store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current

Updated on:March 16,2024

Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products

Credit: Jill Burrow from PexelsSpain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health minis

Updated on: March 23,2024

Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products

Credit: Jill Burrow from PexelsSpain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health minis

Updated on:March 23,2024

Trust in NHS advice key to COVID vaccine uptake, study finds

by Joanne Morrison,University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople's trust in the NHS was linked to increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic, a study suggests.Publ

Updated on: March 23,2024

Trust in NHS advice key to COVID vaccine uptake, study finds

by Joanne Morrison,University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople's trust in the NHS was linked to increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic, a study suggests.Publ

Updated on:March 23,2024

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVideo gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systemat

Updated on: March 18,2024

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVideo gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systemat

Updated on:March 18,2024

US teen smoking rates have plummeted, with fewer than 1% now daily smokers

by Ernie MundellThe number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.Res

Updated on: March 16,2024

US teen smoking rates have plummeted, with fewer than 1% now daily smokers

by Ernie MundellThe number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.Res

Updated on:March 16,2024

It's okay to run slowly—in fact it has plenty of benefits, claims research

by Dan Gordon, Jonathan Melville and Matthew Slater,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunners are obsessed with time. Amateur or professional, for most avid runners the aim is to

Updated on: March 23,2024

It's okay to run slowly—in fact it has plenty of benefits, claims research

by Dan Gordon, Jonathan Melville and Matthew Slater,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunners are obsessed with time. Amateur or professional, for most avid runners the aim is to

Updated on:March 23,2024

Beware teeth-fixing products touted by influencers, dentists warn

by Juliette Mansour and Julie PacorelTeeth whitening Crest 3D Whitestrips contain far more hydrogen peroxide than UK and EU rules allow.By flashing a perfect smile, online beauty influencers have prov

Updated on: March 23,2024

Beware teeth-fixing products touted by influencers, dentists warn

by Juliette Mansour and Julie PacorelTeeth whitening Crest 3D Whitestrips contain far more hydrogen peroxide than UK and EU rules allow.By flashing a perfect smile, online beauty influencers have prov

Updated on:March 23,2024

Vanishing forests and suffering children: The hidden toll of deforestation in Cambodia

by Sophia UniversityCredit: Pok Rie from PexelsDeforestation, a critical consequence of human activity, has garnered significant attention due to its impact on environmental sustainability, biodi

Updated on: March 18,2024

Vanishing forests and suffering children: The hidden toll of deforestation in Cambodia

by Sophia UniversityCredit: Pok Rie from PexelsDeforestation, a critical consequence of human activity, has garnered significant attention due to its impact on environmental sustainability, biodi

Updated on:March 18,2024

Alabama ruling frozen embryos are equivalent to living children has worrying implications for IVF

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 Editors' notesby Alex Polyakov,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInDecember 2020 in Alabama, a hospital patient gained unauthorized access to an adjoin

Updated on: March 14,2024

Alabama ruling frozen embryos are equivalent to living children has worrying implications for IVF

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 Editors' notesby Alex Polyakov,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInDecember 2020 in Alabama, a hospital patient gained unauthorized access to an adjoin

Updated on:March 14,2024

Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on: March 27,2024

Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on:March 27,2024

Adversity's Imprint: How Hardship Shapes the Brain

Updated on: July 12,2024

Adversity's Imprint: How Hardship Shapes the Brain

Updated on:July 12,2024

Researchers call for renewed safety efforts to protect children from liquid laundry detergent poisoning

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute a

Updated on: March 26,2024

Researchers call for renewed safety efforts to protect children from liquid laundry detergent poisoning

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute a

Updated on:March 26,2024