Joshua Akey admits he didn’t care much for dogs in his youth. “My wife, who grew up with dogs, convinced me that we should get a dog our first year in graduate school. I very begrudgingly agreed, and have been a dog person ever since,” said Akey, a professor with Princeton University’s Lewis-Sigler Institute for… read on > read on >
Queen Elizabeth II has mild, cold-like symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Buckingham Palace. It added that despite the diagnosis on Sunday, the 95-year-old queen will continue with “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week, the Associated Press reported. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the… read on > read on >
Eating vegetables may not help protect you against heart disease, according to a new study that’s triggered strong reactions from critics. The analysis of the diets of nearly 400,000 British adults found that raw vegetables could benefit the heart, but not cooked vegetables. However, the researchers said any heart-related benefit from vegetables vanished altogether when… read on > read on >
If want to get more out of your next flu shot or COVID-19 vaccination, an early study hints at a simple way: Take a long, brisk walk afterward. Researchers found that when people exercised moderately for 90 minutes right after either vaccination, their bodies produced more infection-fighting antibodies over the next month. The findings are… read on > read on >
New research suggests that doctors should be cautious about giving newborns antibiotics because they can upset a baby’s gut microbiome — the balance of bacteria in their digestive systems. “We were surprised with the magnitude and duration of the effects of broad spectrum antibiotics on the infants’ microbiome when compared to effects of those same… read on > read on >
While new mothers have faced many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had at least one positive impact, a new survey shows: They were able to have more quiet time with their newborns. That’s a key finding of the first known study to assess the experiences of U.S. women who had babies in the… read on > read on >
A type of skin cell that plays a significant role in fighting acne has been identified — a finding researchers say could lead to new ways to treat the common skin ailment Hair follicles have been known to be major factors in acne development, but this study suggests that other skin cells may have a… read on > read on >
Researchers have discovered differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism that they say may improve diagnosis of the developmental disorder in girls. “We detected significant differences between the brains of boys and girls with autism, and obtained individualized predictions of clinical symptoms in girls,” said study senior author Vinod Menon, a professor… read on > read on >
When you break out in hives, you want relief fast. This common skin reaction is characterized by itchy bumps or raised, swollen patches. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and short-lived, a Chicago dermatologist says. “A single hive tends to last for a few minutes to a few hours. Most hives clear within 24 hours,” Dr.… read on > read on >
Navigating the health care system can be challenging, but an expert urges older people not to try to go it alone. “It’s common for someone who hasn’t had any health problems suddenly to be faced with their own issues and the need to navigate the health care system,” said Maria Radwanski, manager of care transitions… read on > read on >
