Allowing for more quality measures in the federal government’s Quality Star Rating program would create a fairer and more equitable
Month: April 2019
Global amphibian mass extinctions caused by fungal disease
An international study led by The Australian National University has found that a fungal disease has caused dramatic population declines
What do lice look like?
It is easy to confuse head lice with many other conditions. Head lice are neither dangerous nor a sign of
Harnessing photonics for at-home disease detection
In the not-too-distant future, each of us may have a simple device — small enough for our nightstand or our
Searching for better treatments for irritated tendons
When tendons get irritated it can lead to a serious condition called tendinosis — a common class of sports and
Technological Advances in Disease Prevention and Treatment
The past century has shown remarkable progress in the treatment, prevention, and near eradication of many diseases that were once
Benefits and uses of B-complex vitamins
Vitamin B complex refers to the eight B vitamins. In this article, we take a closer look at each of
Global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer
Patients with colorectal cancer have the same consistent changes in the gut bacteria across continents, cultures, and diets — a
How the brain finds meaning in metaphor
You can grasp a hand. You can also grasp a concept. One is literal. One is metaphorical. Our brains know
Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, study suggests
Low levels of oxygen in the womb – which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia –