Omicron cases have been confirmed in at least nine African countries, with some officials reporting that initial cases appear to
Month: December 2021
WHO, US scientists say Omicron no worse than other virus variants
The Omicron variant appears to be no worse than other coronavirus strains, top scientists from the WHO and the United
Elacestrant may improve outcomes for patients whose metastatic breast cancers progressed on prior endocrine therapy
The investigational oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) elacestrant significantly decreased the risk of death or disease progression and increased
Indigestion, nausea, and bloating more common during menopause in certain ethnic groups
Hormonal changes during the menopause transition have been shown to affect a woman’s gastrointestinal (GI) functions with some unpleasant results
Family-centered nutrition influences diet behaviors for children with autism
Adapting family-centered nutrition programs can positively influence diet behaviors in children with autism, according to a new study in the Journal
Thyroid conditions may affect ovaries’ egg reserves
Thyroid hormones are important for ovarian health and fertility, but the effects of low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism) and thyroid
Doctors find tooth growing inside a patient’s nose
A 38-year-old male patient complaining of difficulty breathing through one of his nostrils for several years was found to have
Does use of electronic devices affect mental traits?
In a study published in Addiction Biology, investigators found significant associations between use of electronic devices and signs of depression and
To what extent are children harmed by medications in pediatric intensive care units?
In an observational study conducted across three pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in England over a three-month period in 2019,
Study shows success of New York City’s Clean Heat Program
In 2012, New York City established the Clean Heat Program to eliminate the use of residual heating oil which had
