The recent tidal wave of anti-trans state legislation, coupled with a harmful practice that’s still legal in much of the country, could have dire consequences for many of the nation’s 300,000 transgender adolescents. Three new studies by researchers at Rutgers University and other institutions add to the mounting evidence that banning gender-affirming care for minors and allowing parents to force […]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday pledged an improved effort to combat drug overdoses that claimed the lives of about 100,000 Americans last year, using a White House summit to tout a multifaceted approach to tackle synthetic and illicit drugs such as the powerful opioid fentanyl. “Today’s summit is needed because the global and regional drug environment […]

The healthcare workforce crisis in Europe is being exacerbated by extreme levels of stress, anxiety and burnout among clinicians, with the knock-on effect of placing patient care at risk.  A session at HIMSS European Health Conference and Exhibition (7-9 June) in Lisbon, will examine the potential of digital tools to support staff and create a healthier and more stable workforce. […]

Human milk-derived extracellular vesicles (HMEVs) are essential components in breast milk that play a significant role in infant health and development. Maternal health could impact the HMEV load; however, the effects of infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remain unclear. A recent study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server analyzes the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy […]

Intelligence can be defined as the general cognitive problem-solving skills embedded in the nature of a person. These skills are applied in calculation, reasoning, learning, and the perception of different phenomena including relationships. Albert Einstein was considered as one of the most brilliant minds in the universe due to his IQ score of 160. According to him, the true sign of […]

Forget Viagra! Men can now get another erection drug without needing a prescription (and it’s said to be even better than the little blue pill!) Boots is now selling Cialis Together without the need for a prescription  READ MORE: Game-changing erectile dysfunction gel works within 10 minutes Men can today get hold of another erection pill over-the-counter, and it’s said […]

Dr Amir lists diabetes symptoms “Diabetes is a chronic condition that, like a deceptive iceberg, often hides its worst effects beneath the surface,” said Dr Wassermann. While the signs can be ever so slight in the beginning, prednisone and effects on adrenal system it’s “crucial that we pay attention to our bodies and take these early indicators seriously”. Initial symptoms […]

Rise of the super fungus: Diseases from ringworm to deadly lung disease are becoming untreatable because of these new infections Doctors are reporting cases of drug-resistant infections causing large rashes  An old infectious foe is returning with a vengeance: it’s called ringworm. Despite the name, it is not a worm but a contagious skin fungus that can disfigure — and […]

A close look at how the ankle functions after a stroke could ultimately improve the mobility and rehabilitation outcomes for more than 40 million stroke survivors worldwide who experience persistent walking difficulties. Supported by a $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the University of Michigan will focus on how stroke affects the two fundamental properties […]

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), researchers analyzed monthly data from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC)’s Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS) for 2016-2021 to ascertain whether drinking water fluoridation levels, measured in mg/l, achieved oral health benefits and minimized the risks implicated with excessive fluoride exposure per the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) […]