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New Coronavirus May be Cause of Outbreak in China
Some coronaviruses can cause colds, while others can trigger severe respiratory diseases such as SARS and MERS, the AP reported.
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Targeted Ultrasound Destroys Cancer Cells: Study
Focused ultrasound is already used to destroy tumors, with most approaches using either high-intensity beams to heat and destroy cells or injected contrast dyes. But both approaches can harm healthy...
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Can Pot Bring on Psychosis in Young Users? It May Be Happening, Experts Say
As legalization of recreational marijuana spreads across the United States, more people are showing up in ERs with psychotic symptoms after consuming too much pot.
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Could Your Morning Coffee Be a Weight-Loss Tool?
Those who drank 4 cups of caffeinated coffee per day over six months saw a nearly 4% drop in overall body fat.
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Climate Change May Translate Into More Fatal Injuries
Looking at data on injury deaths and temperature over 38 years, researchers found a correlation between unusually high temperatures and increased rates of death from a range of causes -- traffic...
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All in the Timing: Many Get Knee Replacement Too Late or Too Soon
Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago found that 90% of patients who could benefit from the procedure waited too long to have it, while about 25% of patients who didn't need...
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Sports Coaches Recruited to Help Stop Dating Violence
Teenage boys are less likely to be abusive or sexually violent in a relationship after they've taken part in Coaching Boys Into Men, a prevention program delivered by athletic coaches as part of...
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N.J. Lawmakers Vote to Ban Flavored Vape Products
The New York City Council passed a similar bill in November, CBS News reported.
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'Burnout' Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib
Be careful of burnout -- especially after a new study finds it can raise your risk for the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation.
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More Studies Link Vaping to Asthma, COPD
Lung illnesses and deaths from vaping have been grabbing headlines for months, and now two new studies offer fresh evidence pointing to long-term respiratory concerns.
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Machine Could Expand Pool of Livers for Donation
Researchers report they have developed a machine that can repair injured livers and keep them alive outside the body for up to a week.
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Nearly 20 Years Later, Cancer Rates Higher in 9/11 First Responders
This particular group of responders appears to have an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, leukemia and prostate cancer, as well as a slightly elevated overall risk of cancer, researchers...
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Good News for People with Persistent Anxiety
People with generalized anxiety disorder worry excessively for long periods, and most days they struggle to control their discomfort, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
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What Works Best to Help Men With Overactive Bladder?
A combination of drugs and behavioral therapy seems to work better than drugs alone, but behavioral therapy alone also worked better than drugs, the researchers found.
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Childhood in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit our kids is real. For many of us, it's already integrated into our children's daily routines.
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Did You Budget This into Your Overall College Cost?
One of the most important things you learn as an adult is how to create and set a budget. Most people learn while they’re attending college and need to start keeping an eye on their monthly/yearly...
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The Road to Naturopathic Medicine
A career in the health care field doesn’t have to stop after you land the job associated with your degree. Once you gain experience and develop yourself professionally, finding the path that’s best...
View ArticleChoosing a Pre-Health Enrichment Program
Participating in a Health Care Careers Enrichment Program is an excellent way to learn what it’s like to work in that field. It gives you invaluable experience and personal contacts—plus it can...
View ArticleThe College Application Magic Number — Does It Exist?
It’s time to start applying to school, but how many applications should you be preparing? While 6 to 8 is the average number of schools that students end up applying to, experts agree that there is no...
View ArticleThe Secret to an Affordable Health Professions Education?
While grants, scholarships and loans are great choices for financing your health care education, there is another option you may want to consider, especially if you are interested in a career in...
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