American Thoracic Society partners with five new health systems to improve vaccination rates - Reviewed As cities brace for a confluence of flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and RSV infections this fall, the American Thoracic Society announced that five new health systems have partnered with the Society to improve vaccination rates. Grady Health System (Atlanta, GA), Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN), St. Luke's Health System (Boise,...
Bindi Irwin’s Daughter Grace Announces Big News About Her ‘Bunny’ in the Most Adorable Way - Attention, everyone! Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace has a very important announcement about her Bunny (aka, her grandma Terri Irwin). Robert Irwin shared a video of the announcement, where you can see Grace looking so proud of herself as she says it. “Bunny has Instagram!” the 2-year-old says in the...
Three simple dietary tweaks could prevent blood sugar spikes, says expert - High blood sugar: What are the warning signs? Have you ever had a bar of chocolate to cure your afternoon slump only to notice that the instant rush of energy was very quickly replaced by a wave of tiredness? That’s because when your body receives too much glucose too quickly...
Three simple dietary tweaks could prevent blood sugar spikes, says expert - High blood sugar: What are the warning signs? Have you ever had a bar of chocolate to cure your afternoon slump only to notice that the instant rush of energy was very quickly replaced by a wave of tiredness? That’s because when your body receives too much glucose too quickly...
Repeated vaccine doses protect elderly against COVID-19, Swedish study shows - More and more frequent vaccine doses than in other countries reduce mortality in COVID-19 in nursing homes. This is shown by a Swedish study, led by Anders Johansson and Mattias Forsell, Umeå University, which was published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. In the fight against COVID-19, researchers have carefully studied...
Study identifies optimal catheter for pediatric IV medication administration - Hope is on the horizon for sick children requiring intravenous canulation to administer medication. A Griffith University–led randomized controlled trial has provided evidence about the most effective type of catheter to use. Led by Griffith University Ph.D. student Tricia Kleidon, the study has recently been published in JAMA Pediatrics and...
People over 50 with ADHD overlooked for diagnosis and treatment, say experts - Doctors urgently need better international guidance on treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people over 50, conclude experts reviewing current research on this increasing issue globally. Published in the Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, the team’s findings highlight a “striking” gap in knowledge about older people as existing guidelines focus...
Menopause: How premenstrual disorders can raise risks - Researchers are reporting that premenstrual disorders could contribute to early menopause. Understanding who is at risk for early menopause can help medical professionals target women who may experience health conditions later. Symptoms of early menopause are the same as menopause. Treatments are available to help relieve the discomfort of these...
Researchers discover how a gene only some of us have may protect against neurodegeneration - University at Buffalo researchers have discovered how an active form of a gene present in 75% of the human population works to protect the brain against neurodegeneration. Published online in July in eBiomedicine and highlighted online this week, the findings provide insight into how the active form of CHRFAM7A helps...
A lot of experiences are universal. Simply put, you are not the first to go through an experience, either good or bad, and you won’t be the last person. More than we even admit, humans have a lot of experi...
A vast database of cancer genomics knowledge started by Washington University scientists has been named a Global Core Biodata Resource by the Global Biodata Coalition. Led by twin brothers Malachi Griffith, PhD...
Benjamin A. Garcia, PhD, the Raymond H. Wittcoff Distinguished Professor and head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, was named b...
Rodney D. Newberry, MD, the Dr. Nicholas V. Costrini Professor of Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named a William H. Danforth W...
Cause and symptomsIRF6-GeneEpidemiologyCase reportDiagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading IRF6 (Interferon regulatory factor-6)-related disorders are a group of orofacial clefting conditions, including...
Oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum or OAVS is a developmental disorder of craniofacial morphogenesis. Although the origin of OAVS is not yet identified, it is likely complex. Image Credit: Portrait Image Asia/Sh...
Consequences of bacteriuriaTo treat or not to treatDiagnosisTreatmentReferencesFurther reading Pregnancy is a physiological state in which marked alterations occur in the structure and function of the urinary t...
A new episode of our podcast, “Show Me the Science,” has been posted. These episodes feature stories about groundbreaking research, as well as lifesaving and just plain cool stuff involving faculty, staff a...
Are you familiar with chicory? If not, you might also not be aware of the many benefits of its roots. Chicory is part of the dandelion family. The plant has woodlike texture, often with bright blue flowers. Som...
With Amazon Prime Day in full swing this week, parents – and just about anyone with an important kid in their life – should be thrilled to know that yes, there are plenty of Lego deals to be had. Ba...
Everyone, youbg and old, needs to take good care of their body. You need to consciously look out for your personal health and not just defer caring for a particular body part till when you attain a certain...
Vitamin D benefit muscular function, bone health, and cardiovascular system. But can a deficiency of Vitamin D cause any type of illness? Vitamin D is perhaps the easiest to procure – simply walk out and enjo...
Teenagers go through a lot of skin changes and transformations when they hit puberty. With all the hormonal changes their bodies are undergoing, it is common for teenagers to face many skin problems that could ...
Attention, everyone! Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace has a very important announcement about her Bunny (aka, her grandma Terri Irwin). Robert Irwin shared a video of the announcement, where you can see Grace...
Jason and Kylie Kelce have frequently faced criticism on social media for the way they show up as parents for their three daughters, and the couple wants their haters to know it’s just not that serious. A...
Miranda Kerr’s relationship with ex Orlando Bloom should be the new standard for successful co-parenting. Since their split in Oct. 2013, the two have been working together to raise son Flynn, 12, and now...
There’s an unwritten code of conduct among mom and dad friends. Such as don’t discipline someone else’s kid. Don’t bring a sick kid to a playdate. Don’t judge the perpetual rotatio...
Normally we’d go into a whole thing about family vacation drama and all that can go wrong. But we have to go ahead and get this show on the road since this family has a flight they’re trying to book...