After 2 years of living with COVID-19, the physical toll of the pandemic is evident, in terms of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, but what of the mental effects? Frontline workers and young people have been some of the hardest hit,…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four years ago, inside the most prestigious hospital in Tennessee, nurse RaDonda Vaught withdrew a vial from an electronic medication cabinet, administered the drug to a patient, and somehow overlooked signs of a terrible and deadly mistake….

Are you prepared to lose an hour of sleep when the clocks change? This simple activity will help prep your body.  We’re a sleep-deprived nation, so we need to cling on to as much shut-eye as we can get. Unfortunately,…

The Austrian government said Wednesday that it won’t start enforcing a vaccine mandate for most adults in mid-March as it had planned. The mandate for people 18 and over became law in early February, 2 ½ months after the plan…

Spring is arriving soon, which means warmer temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from allergies, going outside when pollen is in the air may not be a…

When a baby or toddler dies without warning, parents often blame themselves. A study at Boston Children’s may provide some insight into sudden, unexplained child deaths and perhaps a measure of closure. It suggests that at least 10% of children…

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Cognitive impairment among older hospitalized Australians could be the result of low vitamin C levels, a Flinders University-led study has found, paving the way for a potential treatment. Common in older hospitalized patients, cognitive impairment can result in a person…

Aalto University doctoral candidate Dennis Yeung and his research group have developed and tested a new type of technology that enables better compatibility between a prosthesis and the amputated area. The study was conducted in cooperation with HUS (Helsinki University…

As anorexia nervosa rates continue to climb, eating disorder experts are examining the efficiency and availability of treatment options in Australia’s health system. Increased demand for more services creates the need for smarter tailored service provision, says Flinders University Distinguished…