Many adults take prescription drugs, and usage rates are continually increasing. With approximately 1.3 million emergency department visits in the U.S. caused by adverse
Month: April 2023
Researchers ID novel treatment pathway for deadly pancreatic cancers
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center identified a novel cell signaling pathway that potentially could be targeted in
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is benign breast disease?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A mammogram showed a lump in my breast, and my doctor said it’s benign breast disease. I’m
‘Will you look at me?’ How socially anxious people avoid eye contact
Individuals suffering from social anxiety disorder (SAD) consistently avoid eye contact. However, in a non-clinical population, gaze avoidance in socially
Novel treatment regimen appears well tolerated, beneficial to children with relapsed brain tumors
The first in-human-study of a new immunotherapy that blocks a natural enzyme tumors commandeer for their protection was well tolerated
Poor air quality linked to cognitive problems in babies
Poor air quality could be causing cognitive deficits in babies and toddlers, according to new research from the University of
Familial depression linked to cognitive performance in offspring
Depression in prior generations is associated with lower cognitive performance in offspring, according to a study published online April 19
How vitamin D3 helps allergic asthma
A vitamin D3 deficiency can lead to severe symptoms, for example in people suffering from allergic asthma. This has already been
How to get rid of a toothache: The best remedies
If you have experienced a toothache, you know it’s no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you
Sleep, food, exercise, stress: Why working on one of these can improve the others
Sleeping enough, eating well, exercising and coping with stress are all components of good health, but focusing on all four