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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Rural areas have fewer mental health services for young people
Very rural areas in the United States have fewer mental health services for young people, yet that’s where the help is needed the most, says a study led by Janessa Graves of the Washington State University College of Nursing, published…
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Fauci Calls for National Mask Mandate
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2020 — America’s leading infectious diseases expert called for a national mask mandate on Wednesday as coronavirus cases surged across the country. After expressing regret that face masks haven’t been more widely adopted, Dr. Anthony Fauci said…
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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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Guidelines developed for care of adults with Down syndrome
(HealthDay)—In an evidence-based clinical guideline, published online Oct. 20 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, recommendations are presented for the medical care of adults with Down syndrome. Amy Y. Tsou, M.D., from the ECRI Center for Clinical Excellence…
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How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 — Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy can cause. “During radiation…
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RNIB develops world's first pregnancy test for people with sight loss
Danielle and her partner are both blind so when they were trying for a baby, they were never the first to find out the result of any pregnancy test they took. All pregnancy tests currently on the market give a…
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Ireland steeled for start of second virus lockdown
Ireland on Wednesday braced for the start of a second nationwide coronavirus lockdown, with fears the new six-week hiatus will deal a heavier blow than the last one. “It’s devastating to see us locked down again … during our busiest…
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Curfew begins for 20 million French people
Some 20 million French people are preparing to spend their first evening under curfew on Saturday, a measure taken by the government after an alarming surge in new coronavirus cases. The 9:00 pm to 6:00 am curfew came into force…
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Upadacitinib Tops Abatacept for RA Refractory to DMARDs
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2020 — Upadacitinib is superior to abatacept for patients with rheumatoid arthritis refractory to biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS), according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Andrea Rubbert-Roth, M.D.,…
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