Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos, research urges
Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
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Newfound biomarkers may someday help clinicians better detect—and possibly cure—Lyme disea
Lyme disease can be easiest to treat in its earliest stages, but current tests often miss infections during that critical window and cannot tell whether bacteria are still present or were cleared years ago. New research led by Tufts University School of Medicine suggests that a g
Breast milk gives certain gut bacteria a head start
Breast milk helps shape the gut microbiota for longer than previously thought. Researchers from DTU and Rigshospitalet have discovered that sugars in breast milk, which are nondigestible by the infant—so-called human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs)—influence which bacteria thrive in
New research challenges beliefs about 'safe' times to be in the sun
A QIMR Berghofer study has revealed that short periods outdoors during hours of low sunlight can cause skin damage and contribute to skin cancer risk.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome patients improve with experimental monoclonal antibody
Doctors have few options for patients who develop a life-threatening lung condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS. A frequent cause of death during the COVID-19 pandemic, ARDS occurs when an inflammatory cascade triggered by infection or injury leaks fluid i
How athletes envision the future of sport during climate change
There is an urgent need for greater climate action across the sports industry, emphasizing the critical role athletes can play in shaping a more sustainable future for sport, according to a new briefing report.
Substantial rise in antinausea medicine use during pregnancy, New Zealand study shows
There has been a fivefold increase in the use of antinausea medicines during Aotearoa New Zealand pregnancies, a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.
Why 25 minutes may matter in music therapy sessions: Heart-rate synchrony peaks later
New research has discovered the time it takes for a therapist and patient to reach the moment of strongest connection during a therapy session—around 25 minutes. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, is the first to identify how long it can take for heart-r
Heat dome coming: Tips to stay safe during extreme temps
A heat dome is expected to scorch most of the United States through the July 4 weekend, sending temperatures into the high double and even triple digits in the central and eastern regions of the nation.
Anion gap remains pragmatic target during diabetic ketoacidosis treatment and resolution
Patients experiencing life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) require quick action, diligent care and close monitoring as they receive insulin infusions and other medical interventions to bring their blood glucose and ketone levels back into balance.
Marburg virus case detected in Uganda
The World Health Organization said Thursday that a case of Marburg virus disease had been detected in Uganda during enhanced surveillance for Ebola.
Inhaled analgesia is as effective as morphine for early pain relief, study shows
Treating pain while in the field can be very demanding. Researchers have finally identified an effective alternative for providing pain relief during the earliest phase of prehospital care, when establishing intravenous access can be difficult. The study is published in The Lance