Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are currently about five million
Month: April 2021
There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to treat severe asthma, study shows
Wheezing, coughing that doesn’t stop, a pale and sweaty face: clinically, severe asthma attacks look very similar from patient to
Gene therapy shows promise in treating rare eye disease in mice
A gene therapy protects eye cells in mice with a rare disorder that causes vision loss, especially when used in
They tested negative for COVID. Still, they have long COVID symptoms
Kristin Novotny once led an active life, with regular CrossFit workouts and football in the front yard with her children—plus
EXPLAINER: What’s known about COVID vaccines and rare clots
A rare, rogue immune response is the main suspect as authorities investigate highly unusual blood clots following use of two
Consumer health: Tips for protecting your joints from rheumatoid arthritis pain
Joint protection is a proven strategy to help you manage rheumatoid arthritis pain and perform daily activities more easily. Arthritic
Narratives can help science counter misinformation on vaccines
Narratives are a powerful tool that can help explain complex issues, but they can also serve as sources of misinformation,
COVID-19 in our dust may help predict outbreaks, study finds
A study done in rooms where COVID-19 patients were isolated shows that the virus’s RNA—part of the genetic material inside
Human screams communicate at least six emotions
Human screams signal more than fear and are more acoustically diverse than previously thought, according to a study published April
Life expectancy lower near superfund sites
Living near a hazardous waste or Superfund site could cut your life short by about a year, reports Hanadi S.
