A nurse at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Ocilla, Georgia, is speaking out about high rates of hysterectomies being performed on…
Podcast: COVID-19, social media and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
A new episode of our podcast, “Show Me the Science,” has been posted. At present, these podcast episodes are highlighting research and patient care on…
Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries in older adults, causing more than 800,000 hospitalizations and about 30,000 deaths in the U.S. every year.…
The key to minimizing health risks associated with aging
Researchers hope developing therapies that target CD47 will significantly reduce the impact these health issues have on older individuals and health systems globally. During old…
Mindfulness with paced breathing and lowering blood pressure
According to the American Stroke Association (ASA) and the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure…
Chemotherapy drug more effective when combined with microbubbles
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a particularly stubborn form of cancer with few treatments and a high mortality rate. It is usually treated by blocking the flow…
Study finds surprisingly little difference in hospitalization rates between children with COVID-19
As the fall approaches, pediatric hospitals will start seeing children with seasonal influenza A and B. At the same time, COVID-19 will be co-circulating in…
Coronavirus grief: Coping with the loss of routine during the pandemic
It isn’t easy adjusting to changes brought on by the pandemic. Consider how to deal with grief caused by the loss of your normal routine.…
Risk of heart attacks halves in patients with diabetes in 15 years
Dramatic reductions in the risk of heart attacks in patients with diabetes coincides with major increases in the use of preventive medications. That’s the finding…
Cheetah Girl! Sabrina Bryan Gives Birth to 1st Child With Jordan Lundberg
Full circle! Sabrina Bryan gave birth to a mini Cheetah Girl named Comillia on Monday, August 31, Us Weekly confirms. Celebrity Babies of 2020 “We are…