Simple antiseptic can reduce newborn infections
A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. Umbilical cord… read more.
A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. Umbilical cord… read more.
ALK announced that children aged 4 and older living with severe allergies across the EU can now access the first and only needle-free adrenaline treatment for anaphylaxis, after… read more.
For many families, the loss of a dog is not just the loss of a pet — it is the loss of a family member. Two recent studies… read more.
Families are feeling stressed, powerless and ‘forever in limbo’ as they wait months, or sometimes years, for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments, according to a new study. Research led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London examined… read more.
Home testing kits that screen for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically Disabled women, according to a new University of Sheffield… read more.
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä shows that regular leisure-time physical activity started at a young age prevents a decrease in work ability at the end… read more.
Researchers report that the antidepressant fluvoxamine has significantly reduced long COVID–related fatigue, and that the diabetes drug metformin has no such benefit. “Patients taking fluvoxamine reported steadily improving… read more.
A new study led by U of T researchers finds that post-surgical recovery time in older adults is much longer than expected, with data showing nearly 20 per… read more.
In a new, survey-based study of three kinds of “designer” crossbreed dogs, cocakpoos, cavapoos and labradoodles, all three showed more undesirable behaviors than at least one of their… read more.
Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge[1]. Overwork and chronic stress do not just… read more.
Fake news can be tricky to spot, but spotting fake drugs just got a little easier. Researchers have devised a low-cost way to help distinguish legitimate medications from… read more.
Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram, or cardiac ultrasound, is one of the most commonly used imaging tools employed by… read more.