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Study shows growing mistrust of HPV vaccines among parents
The number of parents citing "safety or side effects" as a reason for HPV vaccine hesitancy increased by nearly 16% annually from 2010 to 2018, a recent study found.
Social media presents mental-health risk for youth, U.S. surgeon general says
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Tuesday issued a general advisory warning social media use could lead to mental health issues among children and teens, while calling on policymakers to...
New research identifies which cells in horses' tendons are affected by aging, leading to injury
Tendons connect muscle to bone. In normal use the cells in tendon repair any damage that occurs from use to ensure the tendon remains healthy, but this process appears to...
A guide to the muscles you forget to exercise
Find exercises that benefit multiple key muscles. Julia Bernhard TO MAINTAIN a healthy level of physical fitness, everyone should commit to at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or strength training a...
Benedict Cumberatch, Claire Foy to lead voice cast of 'Mog's Christmas'
"The Crown" actress Claire Foy and "Doctor Strange" alum Benedict Cumberbatch will lead the voice cast of the animated adaptation of Judith Kerr's children's book, "Mog's Christmas."
Manitoba chiropractor cleared of misconduct after posting pro-vaccine news story
The case against chiropractor Carolyn Weiss placed her in the middle of an ongoing divide in the profession over vaccination, an internal conflict that splits chiropractors between two factions: the...
Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders
Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new research shows these fires also spread stinknet, an aptly named weed currently invading superblooms across the...
Patient claims she suffered brain injury after B.C. doctors lost track of opioids given for pain
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Interior Health and three physicians that claims she suffered an opiate overdose and subsequent brain injury after doctors lost track of how much pain medication she'd...
Weight loss may improve outcomes of ablation for atrial fibrillation
Obese people might be wise to slim down before undergoing an ablation procedure to treat an abnormal heart rhythm, researchers report.
On This Day, May 23: Boy Scouts ends ban on openly gay scouts
On May 23, 2013, the Boy Scouts of America ended a century-old ban on openly gay scouts.
Support for extremism among military veterans is similar to U.S. public
Support among military veterans for extremist groups and extremist ideals appears similar to or less than levels seen among the U.S. public in general, despite fears that it could be...
Investigation reveals "shocking" epidemic of sexual assault in the NHS
A joint investigation published today by The BMJ finds that NHS trusts recorded more than 35,000 cases of rape, sexual assault, harassment, stalking, and abusive remarks, between 2017 and 2022....
Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found
The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.
Doctors recorded brainwaves to finally ‘see’ their patients’ chronic pain
Chronic pain can stem from any number of illnesses or injuries, but it's difficult to study in individual patients. Deposit Photos Everyone has different perceptions of pain. Some can sit for hours getting...
New Articles on Using Machine Learning to Predict Mammalian Acute Oral Toxicity and the Effects of Vinyl Chloride on Metabolism
The May 2023 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes articles on profiling mechanisms that drive acute oral toxicity in mammals and its prediction via machine learning and how vinyl chloride enhances...
Nebraska governor signs 12-week abortion ban, gender-affirming restrictions
Following weeks of contentious debate, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday signed a new law that bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for anyone...
Estonian researchers investigate using local herbs to fight Lyme disease
Approximately one in three ticks in Estonia and up to one in four in Tallinn carry bacteria that cause borreliosis. Scientists of TalTech are investigating whether medicinal plants growing in...
Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers
Most states in the U.S. allow people to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. Yet all states want their roadways to be safe. A breathalyzer that can accurately identify...
New gene therapy gel is the 1st approved treatment for rare and painful 'butterfly disease'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, also known as butterfly disease.
Study shows Wegovy effective for weight loss
It's a social media darling and one of the hottest prescription medications on the U.S. market. But does Wegovy really help patients lose weight? Yes, a new study suggests.
Brain signals underlying chronic pain could be 'short-circuited,' study suggests
Scientists uncovered a "biomarker" for chronic pain in the brains of four patients and are using the data to develop a new brain stimulation therapy.
Brain implants have revealed a signature for chronic pain
Scientists can see chronic pain in the brain with new clarity. Over months, electrodes implanted in the brains of four people picked up specific signs of their persistent pain. This detailed view...
New testing method detects whether bacteria respond to antibiotics in five minutes
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a molecular method able to detect whether or not bacteria respond to antibiotics within minutes. The findings are presented in the journal...
Expanded Medicare coverage boosts use of methadone for opioid use disorder
When Medicare expanded coverage for methadone, more people used this treatment for opioid use disorder, a new study shows.
How Fungal Meningitis Outbreaks Can Happen after Cosmetic Procedures and Other Surgeries
A cluster of U.S. residents who traveled for surgery have developed severe fungal infections in the spine and brain. Here’s what you need to know about the disease
Ireland becomes first nation in world to require cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages
Ireland has approved a new law making the country first in the world to require cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
Pregnancy complications may raise risk of stroke
Women who've had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows.
Celtics must regain 'mentality' to survive Heat, coach says
Coach Joe Mazzulla said the Boston Celtics have lost the team "mentality" that made them one of the NBA's best, and need to get it back if they hope to...