New opportunities for detecting osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can be detected through low dose computed tomography (LDCT) imaging tests performed for lung cancer screening or other purposes. A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that such tests can identify large numbers of…
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Incurable neurological diseases: Moving toward treatments
Nerve damage from neurodegenerative conditions, traumatic injuries, and certain eye conditions leads to disability and death for millions of people in the United States. Currently, doctors consider such damage irreversible. However, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center…
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From 84 days to 5 hours: Telemedicine reduces dermatology consult time
A new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Independence Blue Cross shows that when patients’ primary care doctors were able to photograph areas of concern and share them with dermatologists, the…
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Shedding new light on the origin of metastases
Before an effective treatment can be devised, researchers have to understand the specific effect of an anti-cancer substance on the cell type, or even the cell, that produces metastases in the enormous cellular heterogeneity of tumors. A team from the…
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Al Roker Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Will Undergo Surgery: 'It's a Little Aggressive'
Al Roker revealed Friday that he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer. During the Today show broadcast, the weatherperson, 66, announced the diagnosis, adding that he'll undergo surgery next week to have his prostate removed. Roker said he wanted to publicly…
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CDC: 26.4 percent of U.S. adults with diabetes meet ABCS goals
(HealthDay)—About one in four U.S. adults (26.4 percent) with diabetes meet the combined goals for preventing or delaying complications of diabetes, according to research published in the Nov. 13 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity…
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Doctors, nurses in COVID-19 epicenter aided by proactive personality
Management scholars generally agree that being proactive at work yields positive outcomes. Studies show proactive—as compared to reactive—people tend to perform at higher levels. A new study from the University of Notre Dame offers the first examination of proactive personality…
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These Celeb Moms Were Shamed for Their Baby Bumps
These celebrity moms — including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson and Kate Middleton — have been body-shamed during their high-profile pregnancies. While haters called some of their baby bumps too big and others too small, these beautiful stars look just right…
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Coronavirus cases in North Dakota reach record high
Fox News Flash top headlines for November 2 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The number of confirmed, active cases of the novel coronavirus in North Dakota has surged, reaching the highest levels…
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Addressing excessive alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic
Alcohol consumption is a common coping response to stress, and historically, it has increased in the United States following catastrophic events, such as terrorist attacks and large-scale natural disasters. Considering COVID-19, experts at McLean Hospital have published a viewpoint article…
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