Reminding People about Vaccinations Can Increase Rates of Immunization
An updated Cochrane Review, published in the Cochrane Library on January 18th 2018, suggests that reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people being...
View ArticleStudy Explains the Resurgence of Whooping Cough
A team of researchers including scientists from the University of Georgia has found that the resurgence of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, in the U.S. is a predictable consequence of...
View ArticleA Deeper Look at Severe Asthma Yields NET Results
Of the more than 24 million people in the U.S. who have asthma, 10 percent have severe asthma – a form of the disease that does not respond to treatment. The immunological mechanisms underlying severe...
View ArticleIn-Class Physical Exercise Won’t Disrupt Learning, Teaching
Researchers have found that incorporating brief bursts of physical exercise into grade-school classes doesn’t disrupt teaching or learning and appears to have a positive effect on the kids’...
View ArticleDespite Warnings, Many U.S. Families Still Use Infant Walkers
In addition to lacking any benefits for children, infant walkers pose a significant risk of injury. But they are still being used in many U.S. homes, researchers say.The study, from investigators in...
View ArticleLack of Sleep Leads to Risky Behavior in Teens
High school students who don’t get enough sleep are likelier to engage in risky activities ranging from carrying a weapon to attempting suicide, according to research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital...
View ArticleIs Nature Deficit Disorder iGen’s Next Epidemic?
Nature Deficit Disorder – the subtle condition you may not have heard about, with serious side effects affecting everyone from toddlers to top level executives – may be more prevalent than ADHD.An...
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Infants of Older Fathers Are Likelier to Be Less Healthy at Birth
For years, women were warned not to postpone having children until their late 30s and 40s because it would mean added risks for themselves and their babies.Now, researchers say, it appears that the age...
View ArticleThe Yucky Stuff that Keeps You Healthy
Mucus has several names. Snot, the sticky goo that pours from your nose during a cold. Or phlegm, the gunk that can clog your lungs and make you cough. You probably aren’t a fan of the stuff. But mucus...
View ArticleTreatment Options and Considerations for Tackling Teen Acne
There are many options today for treating teen acne and no one approach works for every patient. For the best results, dermatologist need to customize the approach to match each teenage patient. There...
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