Friday, 2 June 2023

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  • 'Improv comedy helped my ADHD and autism – now I run a club to help others' - When Suzi Payton, 47, discovered she was autistic, has ADHD, Tourette’s and OCD, improvised comedy had entered her life at just the right time. Twelve years ago, just as this news hit, she was invited by a former employer to pick an extra curricular course they would fund, and she...
  • Olaparib Gains BRCA-Mutated Prostate Cancer Indication - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved olaparib (Lynparza, AstraZeneca) with abiraterone and prednisone (or prednisolone) for BRCA-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved companion diagnostic test. The PARP inhibitor already carries indications for ovarian, breast, and pancreatic cancer, as well as homologous recombination repair...
  • Should your child detox from their phone this summer? - Source: Read Full Article Related posts: More than 1 in 3 U.S. pediatricians dismiss vaccine-refusing families Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87 How to get rid of ringworm – the 6 ways to stop ringworm from spreading £4.25 million research grant seeks to discover meaningful treatments for...
  • EULAR launches unique resource of facts and figures related to RMDs across Europe - The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) is proud to announce the launch of RheumaFacts, an innovative and unique resource of facts and figures related to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) across Europe. Strategically developed to support EULAR's mission of reducing the impact of RMDs on individuals and society,...
  • Researchers identify several new genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease unique to Ashkenazi Jews - Source: Read Full Article Related posts: Type 2 diabetes: Could this popular diet help you manage your condition? Covid booster: What to do if you haven’t been contacted six months after your second jab Scientists explore a link between lethal childhood disease and age-related muscle decline Heart disease risk: 'Good'...
  • FDA Approves Abrysvo - FDA Approves Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine) for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Older Adults NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE) May 31, 2023 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abrysvo™ (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the company’s bivalent RSV...
  • Ryan Gosling Says Fatherhood Helped Him Foster a Healthier Work-Life Balance - Droves upon droves of parents struggle with work-life balance — heck, a lot of people without kids have a difficult time finding an equilibrium between personal and professional endeavors. But for Ryan Gosling, his daughters served as a catalyst to help him foster a healthier work-life balance than he’d ever...
  • Child development stages and milestones: What to expect - From their first smile to their first step to the first day of school, children go through a remarkable transformation on their way to adulthood. Here, experts explore the five developmental stages, from infancy to adulthood, and take a deeper look at the developmental milestones acquired along the way. Understanding...
  • Gabrielle Union, Tan France, and More Celeb Moms & Dads Are Banding Together to Uplift Parents Everywhere - Gabrielle Union, Naomi Osaka, Meghan Trainor, Karlie Kloss, Emily Oster, and Tan France are joining forces to assemble the Avengers of parenthood — and we’ve got infant formula company Bobbie to thank for the powerful collaboration. Related story Nick Cannon Says He Doesn't Have the 'Bandwidth' for Dating: 'My Main...
  • Heart attacks associated with faster cognitive decline over years - In a recent study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine researcher and collaborators analyzed data on adults to determine if there is a link between having a heart attack and cognitive decline. The new findings, published May 30 in JAMA Neurology showed that having a heart attack, among those who had never...
Personal Health

Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resource

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...

Garcia named best Latinx department head

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...

Newberry named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar

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...

Many Families With Unaffordable Employer Coverage Now Eligible for Covered...

If having the family on your employer-sponsored health plan has been a financial hardship, or outright impossible to afford, help may be on the way. The federal government recently fixed a controversial Treasur...
Health Problems

Podcast: Making connections through storytelling

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...

Needleman innovation program seeks proposals for therapeutic development

The newly established Needleman Program for Innovation and Commercialization at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking proposals to fund promising new therapeutic candidates with the g...

Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes

Dangerous bacterial bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from the infants’ gut microbiomes, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Such infections are o...

Discovery suggests route to safer pain medications

Strategies to treat pain without triggering dangerous side effects such as euphoria and addiction have proven elusive. For decades, scientists have attempted to develop drugs that selectively activate one type ...
Family Health

Snap Up These Prime Day Deals on Lego Sets for...

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...

These Foods Will Make Your Eyes Healthier

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...

Here Are Five Reasons Why You Need Vitamin D

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...

Teenage Skin Problems & How To Deal With Them

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 ...

Pregnant Erin Napier Jokes About Small Baby Bump at 32...

Erin Napier is closing in on her due date. On Monday, the pregnant Home Town star joked about how small she's carrying at 32 weeks along as she posed in a pink shirt and blue jeans for a snapshot posted to...
Kids Health

Ryan Gosling Says Fatherhood Helped Him Foster a Healthier Work-Life...

Droves upon droves of parents struggle with work-life balance — heck, a lot of people without kids have a difficult time finding an equilibrium between personal and professional endeavors. But for Ryan Go...

Gabrielle Union, Tan France, and More Celeb Moms & Dads...

Gabrielle Union, Naomi Osaka, Meghan Trainor, Karlie Kloss, Emily Oster, and Tan France are joining forces to assemble the Avengers of parenthood — and we’ve got infant formula company Bobbie to tha...

Al Pacino Is Expecting a Baby at 83, Joining Robert...

Robert De Niro recently shocked the world by announcing the arrival of his seventh baby at 79 years old, and Al Pacino is effectively telling his movie star friend to hold his milk bottle with his announcement ...

The Kardashian Kids Had an Epic ‘Little Mermaid’ Party &...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid premieres tomorr...

Sterling Mahomes Is in Full Potty-Training Mode & Progress Is...

Sterling Mahomes is going through the oh-so-fun process of potty training, and not only are her pants full, but they’re also “on fire.” It’s a good thing she’s a sweet little liar,...