Skincubator for Premature Babies Makes Skin-to-Skin Care Easier
For parents of premature babies, the first opportunity to hold their newborn can be an emotional milestone. However, infants born weeks before their due […]
Public Health
Childhood Vaccine Delays Raise Concerns About Preventable Diseases
Not every parent who postpones a child’s vaccination opposes vaccines. Some want to discuss the decision with another caregiver, while others worry about possible […]
US Measles Outbreak Grows as Deaths Raise Concern
The United States is experiencing its most serious measles surge in decades, with thousands of confirmed infections reported this year and deaths occurring in Pennsylvania. […]
9/11 Cancer Cases Rise Among Survivors 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the health consequences for people exposed to the World Trade Center disaster are still unfolding. Cancer has become […]
Obesity is draining health and productivity while policy chases the wrong target
The economic consequences of obesity are becoming impossible to ignore. According to research from the University of York presented at the International Congress on Obesity […]
Egg Freezing Explained: Steps, Benefits and Considerations
The egg freezing process gives people an option to preserve unfertilized eggs for potential use at a later stage in life. Also called egg cryopreservation, […]
Electric Muscle Stimulation Workouts Are Changing Modern Fitness
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) workouts are attracting growing attention as more people look for efficient ways to improve strength, fitness, and overall wellness. Once […]
Mosquito and Tick-Borne Illnesses Rise During Warmer Months
Health officials are reporting a rise in illnesses spread by mosquitoes and ticks, prompting renewed warnings for people spending time outdoors during the warmer […]
How the Gut Microbiome May Shape Immunity and Future Cancer Treatments
Scientists have long known that the human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, but recent research suggests these tiny residents may have an […]
New Hepatitis B Drug Shows Hope for a Functional Cure
Researchers have reported promising results from a new experimental hepatitis B drug that could change the future of treatment for millions of patients worldwide. […]