Month: August 2019

Preterm babies were more than 20 percent less likely to have had required shots by 19 months. View original article Contributor:

Those who ate the most flavonoid-rich foods had a lower risk for cancer and cardiovascular death. View original article Contributor:

Public comments are still being accepted, but antibiotic treatment options for children are likely to be expanded to include the use of doxycycline. View original article Contributor:

Harsh measures, or even threats of them, can lead to the avoidance of prenatal care entirely. View original article Contributor:

A corticosteroid can quickly relieve symptoms of both polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis. But a delay could cause vision loss, a stroke or even death. View original article Contributor:

Measles is a highly infectious disease which can only be controlled by vaccination. In 2017 the World Health Organization declared that the UK had eliminated measles. However, that elimination status has not been maintained. In this blog, we take a look at the reasons for the change in the UK’s status, and ongoing efforts to … Read more

In an Appalachian town, an unlikely group of activists recognized the early stages of the deadly drug epidemic, and fought in vain to stem its rise. View original article Contributor:

The doctors are seeing more 20-something patients because of convenience, health needs and parental insurance coverage to age 26. And that’s ok — mostly. View original article Contributor: Caren Chesler

Physicians, others argue that just because such products are on store shelves doesn’t mean they’re safe for your children. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore