A race-based adjustment to test-result values from a common prenatal screening should be discontinued, according to a study published this week in Obstetrics
Month: February 2023
Research demonstrates positive impact of online brain training
The Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Tactics (SMART) brain health training protocol has been shown to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety
California won’t require COVID vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won’t have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending
As cancer deaths decline, access to care remains a challenge in some US communities
Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., but the number of people dying from cancer continues to
Texans back easing state restrictions on marijuana
Texans overwhelmingly support proposals to ease state restrictions on both the medical and recreational use of marijuana, with 82% supportive
Genetic analysis can reduce adverse drug reactions by 30%
Patients can experience 30% fewer serious adverse reactions if their drugs are tailored to their genes, reports a study published
Dramatic improvement in the prevalence of disabilities among older Americans since 2008
The prevalence of disabilities among American adults aged 65 and older is much lower than it was for the same
Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use
Australia’s drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin—more commonly known as ecstasy and magic mushrooms—will soon
Experimental NIH Sudan virus vaccine protects macaques
A National Institutes of Health research group with extensive experience studying ebolavirus countermeasures has successfully developed a vaccine against Sudan
US neighborhood walkability influences physical activity, BMI levels
For the first time, a study examined perceived neighborhood walkability, physical activity, and obesity indicators on a national level, finding