There are 1.5 million cases of drug-induced kidney toxicity each year in the U.S. Among the usual suspects are cyclosporin and cisplatin, a pair of widely used chemotherapy drugs. Because […]
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Parents depressed by pandemic had negative impact on kids’ education, well-being
Parent depression and stress early in the pandemic negatively contributed to young children’s home education and anxiety, a University of Michigan study suggests. The stress could still be present today […]
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Inside the toxic world of ‘hate’ following on Instagram
Written by Diyora Shadijanova ’Hate following’ is a phenomenon of the 21st century. So why do we follow someone on social media who makes you feel either angry, envious or […]
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High blood pressure: Processed meat and canned foods should be avoided to reduce risk
Chris Evans reveals his wife gave him a blood pressure monitor When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for […]
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Phenobarbital for NOWS: Less Morphine, Briefer Hospital Stay
(Reuters Health) – Infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) may have shorter hospital stays and spend less time on morphine when they receive phenobarbital as secondary therapy, a U.S. […]
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UK: Poorer nations should get ‘gold-standard’ COVAX vaccines
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Monday that he understood the “conundrum” faced by developing countries as they wait for vital supplies of coronavirus vaccine. But Raab urged poorer nations […]
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Eating this ratio of fruit and veggies could help you live longer, study suggests
Viral video advises washing fruit and vegetables with soap: Here’s why that’s a bad idea A private family doctor from Michigan released a video advising people to wash their produce […]
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Adverse childhood and combat experiences may drive veterans’ suicidal thoughts
The rate of suicide among post-9/11 military veterans has been rising for nearly a decade. While there are a number of factors associated with suicide, veterans have unique experiences that […]
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Plunging Demand for COVID-19 Tests May Leave US Exposed
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. WASHINGTON (AP) — Just five weeks ago, Los Angeles County was conducting more than 350,000 weekly […]
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Education, interest in alternative medicine associated with believing misinformation
While many people believe misinformation on Facebook and Twitter from time to time, people with lower education or health literacy levels, a tendency to use alternative medicine or a distrust […]
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