For decades, cyclists and their fans have clambered for a women’s Tour de France. Though there are no shortage of events that prove gruelling for […]
What Does It Mean When You Have A Dowager’s Hump?
There are some wonderful reasons to look forward to the aging process. The gained wisdom, a better sense of self, and hopefully some fabulous memories […]
Power Outages Are Increasing. Can Medical Equipment Users Adapt?
For four decades, David Taylor has relied on a ventilator to breathe, the whoosh, whoosh of the machine part of the background metronome of daily […]
Rheumatoid arthritis: Symptoms that might not seem ‘clearly related’ to arthritis
Five warning signs of rheumatoid arthritis When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations […]
THIRD of children develop mental health issues following concussion
One THIRD of children who suffer a concussion go on to develop anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, study claims Mental health problems could […]
Colombian cities brace for more COVID infections after protests
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s three largest cities are bracing for an extended third peak in coronavirus cases and over-stretched intensive care units after nearly two […]
High rates of childhood obesity alarming given anticipated impact of COVID-19 pandemic
In some countries of the WHO European Region, 1 in 3 children aged six to nine years is living with overweight or obesity. Mediterranean countries […]
Novavax delays Covid vaccine authorization request
US biotech firm Novavax on Monday said it had delayed plans to seek authorization for its Covid vaccine candidate, a setback for developing countries hoping […]
Research harnesses AI to fight breast cancer
Breast cancer has recently overtaken lung cancer to become the most common cancer globally, according to the World Health Organization. Advancing the fight against breast […]
This Summer’s VIPs: Vaccinated, Immunized People
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Ava Barker of Buena Park, CA, resurrected a long-standing family tradition […]
Attending a Patient’s Funeral: How Psychiatrists Decide
Psychiatrists often develop long-term relationships with their patients, but what happens when a patient dies? Should the psychiatrist attend the patient’s funeral? It’s a question […]
Here’s How Being A Virgo Could Affect Your Mental Health
Virgo is the first fall sign of the year (or spring if you’re in the southern hemisphere). As an earth sign, Virgos, those born between August […]
India doctors warn of deadly fungal infection in COVID-19 patients
A growing number of current and recovered COVID-19 patients in India are contracting a deadly and rare fungal infection, doctors told AFP Monday as the […]
Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers
It’s not surprising that babies born prematurely may face more health issues than those who were carried to term. But new research suggests the same […]