Category: 8. Health

While many parents assume that putting a child to bed means they will quickly be asleep, a new study from researchers at Brown University found that’s often not the case. 

The study, published in Frontiers in Pediatrics, tracked…

The UK is experiencing a new spike in COVID-19 infections driven by two recently emergent Omicron subvariants dubbed “Stratus” and “Nimbus”. Together these now account for the majority of cases in the UK, with genomic surveillance…

Results from a randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics show that pediatricians who received targeted educational and clinical decision-support tools were significantly more likely to advise parents to introduce…

International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) takes place globally from October 6-10. The week encourages communities around the world to recognize the vital role of plasma in creating lifesaving medicines and honors those who donate….

New research reveals that inflammatory responses may play a role in different types of fatigue experienced by many people with cancer. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American…

Helloooo, fall weather. Yes, even here in San Diego, the air feels different this week— we actually have a cloud, which counts as big news in this town.

Across the country, the forecast is shifting in more ways than one: the federal government…

Mamba snakebite symptoms sometimes worsen in patients after antivenom is administered — and scientists may finally know why.

The complex interplay of toxins and antivenom in the body unmasks hidden neurological symptoms from specific toxins in…

Walking is low impact, accessible, and free. But does walking build muscle?

In a study on global participation rates in sport, walking was found to be the most popular physical activity among adults in four of six global regions including the…