A two-minute test can accurately detect vaginal bacteria associated with preterm birth, researchers have found, pointing to a possible way to identify pregnant women at increased risk of early delivery. In the United States, about one in 10 babies are born preterm, according to the nonprofit March of Dimes. Babies born preterm (before the 37th… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Monday, and the more than 740,000 lives lost in the United States is the most of any nation, Johns Hopkins University data show. “This is a defining moment in our lifetime,” Dr. Albert Ko, an infectious disease specialist at the Yale School… read on > read on >
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms. Psaki said she was last in contact with President Joe Biden on Tuesday at the White House, where they wore masks and stayed more than 6 feet apart, the Associated Press reported. Biden, who got his… read on > read on >
An experimental Breathalyzer-type test can detect COVID-19 within seconds and could become a noninvasive, faster alternative to nasal swab tests, researchers report. COVID-19 infection produces a distinct breath print from the interaction of oxygen, nitric oxide and ammonia in the body, the investigators said. An initial study of the breath test found that it accurately… read on > read on >
Global warming may pose a threat to your kidneys, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed data from hospitals in more than 1,800 cities in Brazil between 2000 and 2015, and found that just over 7% of all admissions for kidney disease could be attributed to hotter temperatures. That equates to more than 202,000… read on > read on >
Very few people are chronic liars, according to a study that may draw eyerolls from Americans swamped by “fake news” and misinformation. Prior research has found that people tell an average of one or two lies a day. But these new findings suggest that doesn’t reflect the behavior of most people, and that most fibs… read on > read on >
Most people who’ve had a root canal say they don’t regret it, even though many still have pain and discomfort in the affected tooth, a new Swedish study finds. Root canals are commonly done when the soft tissue (pulp) inside the tooth is inflamed or infected. The soft parts are removed and replaced with a… read on > read on >
Caring for a baby’s delicate skin, hair and nails can be intimidating, but five simple steps can make it easier, according to an expert from the American Academy of Dermatology. “With their tiny hands and feet, babies can seem so fragile and vulnerable,” said dermatologist Dr. Kachiu Lee. “However, babies are more resilient than you… read on > read on >
Accidental poisonings on Halloween can turn a night of fun into one that’s truly scary. The following poison prevention tips — from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center — can help your little ones stay safe: The liquid in lighted glow sticks can sting or burn if it gets into the eyes or mouth. Know that… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the emergency use of a smaller dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, paving the way for 28 million kids across the country to get their shots. These youngest Americans can now receive one-third of the adult dose, with two injections given… read on > read on >
