Figure skating is always one of the marquee events of the Winter Olympics, and we’re already counting down the days until the competition begins at Beijing 2022! The skating competition is spread across four disciplines — men, women, pairs, and ice dance — and athletes in each discipline compete a short program and a free
When Shakespeare called sleep “nature’s soft nurse,” he was definitely onto something. Centuries later researchers have found that inadequate sleep in children affects their emotional functioning in ways that may predict longer-term social problems. A new study, published in Affective Science by University of Houston professor of psychology Candice Alfano, examined whether changes in children’s
A retrospective study led by Northwestern Medicine investigators found that the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell immunotherapy drug tisagenlecleucel demonstrated safety and efficacy in pediatric patients with relapsed and refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-cell ALL), even when the drug doesn’t meet the FDA’s strict manufacturing standards. The findings, published in Blood, may help widen
A 2-year-old golden retriever named Rosalie recently joined the team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a full-time employee. Her job as a facility dog is to comfort and care for the staff. She joins two other trained service dogs, Puggle and Huckleberry, who focus on helping children and their families. All three dogs
Biologically born women who express feminine and masculine characteristics are more likely to choose uterine-preserving surgery to correct pelvic organ drooping, according to the results of a new study. The research team from the University of Calgary in Canada noted that this study is not based on gender identity, but gender expression. In addition, the
From learning about our emotions to taking time to catch up with friends in cosy settings, we share 10 things to do this November Page-turners Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown As a TED Talk legend, five-time number one bestselling author, and research professor, Brené Brown offers a new book to help us find
Patients with a history of infertility were at a modestly higher risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, according to a prospective study. Women who had fertility issues in the past had a 13% increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer (HR 1.13, 95% CI 1.00-1.28), reported Leslie Farland, ScD, MSc, of the University of Arizona
Long-term use of enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications (eiASMs) is linked to a significant increase in incident cardiovascular disease risk in patients with epilepsy, new research suggests. It’s the latest in a growing body of research demonstrating negative effects of eiASMs — and has prompted some neurologists to question the drugs’ continued use. Results from the study
For many, pizza is the ultimate comfort food. In addition to being affordable and accessible, it’s also very versatile and is a great dish to enjoy during house parties, in a bar, on game nights or lazy Saturday afternoons. However, too much of a good thing can also be bad. In this case, ”regular pizza” can be bad for your health. But why?
Former Obama White House policy director Dr. Kavita Patel explained why the surging number of Covid cases in the United Kingdom could be a compelling argument for booster shots. “What’s happening is … this real world experiment where the efficacy of AstraZeneca is decreasing, and they haven’t rolled out their boosters,” Patel said during a
Week after week, all-around Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee brings her gymnastics skills to Dancing With the Stars performances — remember when she did a front flip in heels and a one-handed front walkover? For the Oct. 18 episode, stars showcased Grease-themed dances, and Lee and partner Sasha Farber took on the Charleston, set to
A new study investigates whether UV light can inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2, which is the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, has had a significant global impact throughout the pandemic. In order to reduce the risk of future adverse events related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know how the
Oxygen-deprived newborns who undergo cooling therapy to protect their brains are at an elevated risk of seizures and brain damage during the rewarming period, which could be a precursor of disability or death, a new study by a team of researchers led by a UT Southwestern pediatrician suggests. The finding, published online in JAMA Neurology,
Christopher Manzo, a boy with curly brown hair and bright-blue-and-yellow glasses, has lived a third of his five years at home because of the pandemic. And he is more than ready for kindergarten. Hand in hand with his mother, Martha Manzo, he walks into the Blind Children’s Center, a low-rise building nestled among apartment complexes
Healthy indoor air quality is an important part of managing your asthma and allergies. Here are some tips for improving the air quality in the bedroom and living room. But did you know the air quality of your kitchen is important too? Improve Your Kitchen’s Environment If your living room and kitchen are together in
Travelers wait to check in at the Southwest Airlines ticketing counter at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on October 11, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Southwest Airlines has scrapped a plan to put unvaccinated employees who have applied for but haven’t received a religious or medical exemption on unpaid leave
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread with rapid devastation throughout the world. The inability to contain its spread without resorting to draconian restrictions on ordinary social interactions and travel showed the urgent need for broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to combat the virus. Study: Efficient
Learn the basics of feng shui and create a peaceful, balanced home You’ve probably heard the term before, but how much do you really know about feng shui, its history, and the ways we can apply its principles in our own homes? First, let’s go back to the beginning. Feng shui is the ancient Chinese
A diagnostic product assessing the pulmonary “transcriptome” in a series of cases drawn from real life helped pulmonologists arrive at correct diagnoses of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study presented at CHEST 2021. When adding results of the test, called Envisia, to conventional information that pulmonologists rely on to diagnose IPF, the likelihood
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A physician assistant who runs a pediatric clinic in Washington State says he’ll fight against a license suspension over prescribing ivermectin as a cure for COVID, among other allegations. The suspension stemmed from allegations against Scott C. Miller, PA-C, by at
Do masks work? And if so, should you reach for an N95, a surgical mask, a cloth mask or a gaiter? Over the past year and a half, researchers have produced a lot of laboratory, model-based and observational evidence on the effectiveness of masks. For many people it has understandably been hard to keep track
Running outside can be delightful when the conditions are perfect. But if you’re trying to make running a daily habit, chances are you’ll find yourself on the treadmill at some point. After all, it’s only a matter of time before it gets far too hot or cold — or rainy or snowy — for you
The Professor Adrian Liston, Senior Group Leader at the Babraham Institute, and artist Dr Sonia Agüera-Gonzalez have published a captivating story book to teach children about the immune system and why vaccinations are important. As some children begin to receive the flu vaccine ahead of this winter and with pharmaceutical companies applying for approval of
I haven’t written a blog post in quite a while now. I have started plenty but have not had the concentration to write a full post and have it in a state where it is ready to be posted. While I never proof read my posts I do like to make sure that there are
Every year, more than 10 million women and men experience physical abuse at the hands of their partner. But half of those victims’ delay leaving abusers because of their pets, who aren’t always welcome at domestic violence shelters. According to some estimates, these numbers may even be higher. Photo: Pixabay This heartbreaking dilemma led Greater
Children with uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe asthma had better long-term lung function when they were treated with dupilumab (Dupixent), a randomized study showed. In the year-long trial, add-on dupilumab given to children ages 6-11 improved forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) by a pre-bronchodilator average of 0.06 liters at week 2 versus placebo (P=0.025), and by
The University of Chicago and Rush University have received a $20M, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a Center for Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated with Health Disparities. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, a division of the NIH, awarded grants to establish 11 new Centers across the
Could working with a mentor help women reach new heights? In 2019, the Alison Rose review into female entrepreneurship found that targeted professional support for women could generate up to £250 billion for the UK economy. More recently, a survey conducted by Yoga Alliance Professionals, the leading professional body for yoga teachers, found that 88%
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