Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times
The uncertainties surrounding parents right now can feel unmooring. Questions arise, like “Will my child be able to return to school? Are they becoming socially isolated? How will this impact their future?” Michael Nakkula, chair of the Human Development and…
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Study focuses on new insights into a potential target for autoimmune disease
Immune response is a balancing act: Too much can lead to inflammatory or autoimmune disease; too little could lead to a serious infection. Regulatory T cells, or Tregs, are important players in striking this balance, acting as “brakes” on the…
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COVID-19 and Dementia: Why Socializing Safely Is Vital for Senior Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors are finding themselves more isolated. While social distancing may be reducing their risk of COVID-19, it may also be putting their health at risk in other ways. Researchers have found that social interaction plays…
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Giving up on virus control ‘dangerous’: WHO chief
The World Health Organization chief warned Monday that abandoning efforts to control the coronavirus pandemic, as suggested by a top US official, was “dangerous”, urging countries not to “give up”. “We must not give up,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a…
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Racial, socioeconomic disparities in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer treatment
A new study shows that Black individuals with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy for their disease compared to white and other racial groups. Led by researchers at Boston Medical Center, the results indicate that…
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NICU babies celebrate Halloween in adorable fashion
Fox News Flash top headlines for October 26 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. No tricks here, just adorable little treats. The NICU team handmade the costumes. (Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare) Staff at one…
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Cell-free DNA provides a dynamic window into health
Short fragments of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) that circulate in blood, urine, and other biofluids can offer an information-rich window into human physiology and disease. By looking at the methylation markers of cfDNA, researchers can identify the tissue from which the…
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Hard-to-Detect Form of Epilepsy Can Lead to Car Crashes
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 — The most common form of epilepsy is a risk factor for car crashes, yet it can have such subtle symptoms that it often goes undiagnosed for an extended period of time, even years. Researchers said…
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'My Body Helped Me Achieve Amazing Things,' Plus More Ways Stars Shut Down Body Shamers
Lindsey Vonn The former Olympic skiier left Instagram commenters in her powder, shutting down people who critiqued her appearance in some swimsuit photos she shared. “I always remember how my body has helped me achieve amazing things in my life…
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Anne Hathaway Confirms Baby Son's Name and Says She Was Pregnant While Filming The Witches
Anne Hathaway's son Jack had quite the magical experience — when he wasn't even born yet! The actress, 37, appeared on Monday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk about her new fantasy film The Witches, confirming her baby boy's name…
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