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Adults with concomitant atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma have an increased risk for urgent health care use, according to a study published online July 7 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology. Zarqa Ali, from Copenhagen…

It’s a big job managing potentially dangerous food allergies in children, but it’s also more common than one may think. “During the first year of life, up to 10 percent of all infants have been reported to have developed an…

Photo: Kali Durgampudi Although not yet widely implemented in healthcare, blockchain technology has tremendous potential and could be transformational by providing increased security, transparency and integrity. However, there are some common myths around blockchain that may be slowing its acceptance….

Researchers at the Salk Institute and colleagues have discovered the molecule in the brain responsible for associating good or bad feelings with a memory. Their discovery, published in Nature on July 20, 2022, paves the way for a better understanding…

An elephant’s trunk has unique skin that is as important as its muscles when it comes to flexibility and telescoping abilities, according to engineers from the Georgia Institute of Technology working with Zoo Atlanta. What to know: An elephant’s trunk…

SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, but only for women infected in their final trimester, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE. The study of over 5,000 pregnant women is one…

Are we on brink of needing to PAY for GP appointments? Nation’s top doctor admits he is ‘really concerned’ crisis-hit sector will go same way as dentists (who charge £24 for check-ups) Top doctor said he is ‘really concerned’ patients…

Confused about what the government’s new Women’s Health Strategy might mean for you? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know. After a long wait, today the government has published its first-ever Women’s Health Strategy – a series…

Yale scientists have developed a novel omicron-specific mRNA vaccine that offers superior immune protection against two viral subvariants than standard mRNA vaccines. The new vaccine, called Omnivax, increased neutralizing antibody response against the BA.1 and BA.2.12.1 omicron subvariants in pre-immunized…

It’s never been more important to eat healthily, but eating a variety of fruit, vegetables, and other nutritious foods has become harder for individuals and families in recent years, with food prices surging. We’ve got 12 tips for healthy eating…