When it came to meditating, writer Alice Barraclough was a skeptic, but keen to reap the benefits she kept hearing about. She tried different methods until she found one that did not involve sitting in silence. I have a confession:…
Read MoreDetecting hidden circulating tumor cells in non-small cell lung cancer patients
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is the most prevalent form of lung cancer, accounting for more than 80 percent of all lung cancer cases. Despite the aggressive nature of NSCLC, circulating tumor cells that lead to metastases often go undetected…
Read MoreStudy looks at effect of COVID-19 policies on vehicle crashes, traffic volume in Ohio
To minimize transmission of COVID-19, in spring 2020, most U.S. states passed policies promoting social distancing through stay-at-home orders prohibiting non-essential travel. Vehicle-miles traveled in the U.S. decreased by 41% in April 2020 compared to 2019. A new study led…
Read MoreHouston warns of 'uncontrolled' coronavirus variant spread after detecting UK strain in wastewater
Texas to fully reopen businesses, end mask mandate Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick R-Tx., joins ‘Fox Report’ to discuss his state’s decision to end coronavirus restrictions. Houston health officials warned Monday that the U.K. coronavirus variant was detected at most city…
Read MoreGreater tobacco use linked to higher levels of inflammation in HIV-positive people
Inflammation in the body has been linked to the intensity of tobacco smoking among people with HIV, according to a team of University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers. Krishna Poudel, associate professor of community health education in the School of Public…
Read MoreWhy teenage pupils should wear masks in class
Why teenage pupils should wear masks in class… although making music scholars perform in tents to prevent Covid-19 transmission is excessive School children across England will be returning to class tomorrow morning Many secondary school pupils will be expected to…
Read MoreControlling adhesions in the abdomen
Scars inside the abdomen, known as adhesions, form after inflammation or surgery. They can cause chronic pain and digestive problems, lead to infertility in women, or even have potentially life-threatening consequences such as intestinal obstruction. If adhesions develop, they must…
Read MoreSmoking cessation drug may treat Parkinson’s in women
Texas A&M University College of Medicine ressearchers have recently discovered that cytisine—a smoking cessation drug commonly used in Europe—reduces the loss of dopamine neurons in females. These findings provide potential evidence for the use of the drug to treat Parkinson’s…
Read MoreMajor cardiovascular risk factor rates are high in the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population
The rate of cardiovascular risk factors among Hispanic/Latino people living in the U.S. is very high, and while they are often aware of their health conditions, less than half of the Hispanic/Latino adults with history of stroke or transient ischemic…
Read MoreBaring All! Pregnant Lala Kent Stuns in Nude Maternity Shoot Photos
Bare bump! Pregnant Lala Kent shared stunning maternity shoot photos with her Instagram followers on Wednesday, March 3. Mena Suvari and More Celebs Posing Nude While Pregnant “Mom,” the Vanderpump Rules star, 30, captioned the slideshow. The Utah native covered…
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