Research fills the gap in evidence-based infant feeding guidelines
Imagine you are a parent of a 6-month-old and are looking to introduce solid foods to your baby. You are not sure what and ...
Trump victory gives RFK Jr. free rein to shape public health
Donald Trump's election win opens the door for vaccine denier Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to play a significant role in the ...
Surge in global cancer by 2050 with widening disparities projected by study
An international research effort led by Charles Sturt University, Australia, is projecting a significant rise in global ...
Out-of-pocket costs found to be substantially lower in Medicare Advantage than traditional Medicare
There's a key but little-examined factor that likely helps explain Medicare Advantage's enrollment surge in recent years: ...
As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations
Inside the more than 600 Catholic hospitals across the country, not a single nun can be found occupying a chief executive ...
Toddler's backyard snakebite bills totaled more than a quarter million dollars
This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer was playing with his siblings in their San Diego backyard.
Poor sleep quality linked to incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome
Poor sleep quality may be associated with incidental, but not prevalent, motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a predementia ...
Rates of anxiety, depression rising among Americans, especially the young
Rates of anxiety and depression among U.S. adults, especially younger folks, continues to rise, the latest federal data shows ...
Large-scale study uncovers genetic factors associated with disk herniations
Lumbar disk herniation is one of the most common structural changes in the lower back and the most common cause of radiating ...
Study links variation in sexual orientation measurement to mental health disparities
Sexual orientation—dictated by factors like sexual identity, attraction and behavior—is challenging to measure ...
Children with intellectual disabilities at greater risk of sexual abuse, finds study
Children with intellectual disabilities are not only more likely to be victims of sexual abuse but are also more susceptible to its harmful effects.
Global study reveals gaps in antimicrobial knowledge and planetary health education
A global investigation led by Monash University into antimicrobial knowledge in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry and veterinary undergraduate students has uncovered a need for better education ...