When university presidents were surveyed in spring of 2020 about what they felt were the most pressing concerns of COVID-19, college students going hungry didn’t rank very high. Just 14% of the presidents listed food or housing insecurity among their…
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England’s big northern cities braced for more lockdown curbs
The British government is mulling fresh restrictions on everyday life in England, potentially in the big northern cities such as Liverpool and Manchester, amid mounting fears that hospitals in coronavirus hot spots may soon be overwhelmed by growing numbers of…
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Woman dismissed as 'hysterical' had a second womb set for period blood explosion
When student Madeleine Janes, now 21, began to experience excruciating stomach pains in August 2015, doctors told her she was just constipated. But her symptoms, which kept her up at night as the pain was so intense she couldn’t sleep,…
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Oklahoma coronavirus hospitalizations hit record high for state
Potential breakthrough coronavirus treatment Humanigen Chairman and CEO Dr. Cameron Durrant joins ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight.’ Oklahoma currently has the highest number of patients hospitalized due to the novel coronavirus than the state has seen at any point during the pandemic….
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Liver research reveals structure of blood flow architecture, holding promise for transplants
The liver is not only the largest organ in the body but also plays one of the most important roles in human metabolism as it transforms toxic substances in the body. Understanding the way its blood vasculature works is crucial,…
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Plan Ahead to Keep Halloween Safe for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 — This Halloween may be especially challenging for parents of children with asthma and allergies, as they also have to guard against COVID-19. “Every year we send out tips on how to keep your kids with…
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Antibiotics May Be Best First Treatment for Appendicitis
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 — For some patients suffering from appendicitis, antibiotics may do the trick, a large U.S. trial suggests. More than 70% of patients who received antibiotics avoided surgery for at least 90 days, according to the new…
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Who is at fault for COVID-19 crisis? Most Americans blame U.S. government, survey says
More Americans say the actions of the United States government caused the coronavirus situation in the country than attribute it to the policies of foreign governments or the World Health Organization. A new study from the University of Chicago Harris…
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Study reveals risk factors for acute kidney injury after brain hemorrhage
Patients who suffer an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) face an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) during their hospitalization. AKI can lead to sudden kidney failure, kidney damage or even death. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine…
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Risk Factors Raise Trump’s Odds for Severe COVID-19
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2020 — Age, weight and gender are three risk factors for severe COVID-19 illness that could complicate President Donald Trump’s coronavirus infection, medical experts said Friday. Trump announced in a 1 a.m. tweet Friday that both he…
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