An international research team from Tanzania and Japan created a smartphone app and conducted a pilot study of how the app might be used to improve midwives' knowledge and skills in Tanzania. Their study focused on the app's potential effects on the learning outcomes of midwives and birth preparedness of pregnant women in Tanzania. The
TOPLINE: COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are safe for children under age 5 years, according to findings from a study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. METHODOLOGY: Data came from the Vaccine Safety Datalink, which gathers information from eight health systems in the United States. Analyzed data from 135,005 doses given
The first gene mapping study on eyebrow thickness in Europeans discovered three previously unreported genetic loci, as reported in a Letter to the Editor in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The study conducted by the International Visible Trait Genetics (VisiGen) Consortium demonstrates that eyebrow appearance has partly the same and partly different underlying genes in
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Memory loss can be reversed by increasing intake of foods such as green tea, apples and berries, new research suggests. The study is the first to show that a diet with insufficient flavanols – nutrients found in certain
High-profile coverage of the off-label use of Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist, for weight loss, has meant that the type 2 diabetes drug has received a lot of bad press. As more studies into the long-term impact of this group of drugs are published, other potential benefits of the drug are emerging. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist
When activities coordinator Bethany Eason first started experiencing knee pain at the age of 19 she thought nothing of it. As the pain continued to worsen she sought help from her GP who referred her for an x-ray and physiotherapy. An X-ray confirmed there was “something there” but that doctors were unsure what the issue
There are several stages of alcohol-related fatty liver disease but, in order for signs of disease to show up, the liver has to be severely damaged. Alcohol-related fatty liver disease (ARLD) can be caused by binge drinking, which is when a person consumes a large volume of alcohol in a short amount of time. ARLD
Hundreds of women could benefit from an ovarian cancer drug pairing that doubles the chance of remission Low-grade serious ovarian cancer disproportionately affects younger women Condition is notoriously difficult to detect and there are few treatment options Researchers saw tumours shrink in half after prescribing new drug combination Hundreds of women with ovarian cancer could
Dr Chris reveals how eyes can indicate high cholesterol levels High cholesterol is a prerequisite for serious health conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes. Thus, if you notice any of the following warning signs, do seek medical attention as soon as possible. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), yellowish-orange growths might
Beneath and beyond the reddish, flaky lesions that form in the skin of those with psoriasis, mild and severe forms of the disease can be told apart by the activity of key cells and signaling pathways, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study mapped hidden features of
A bad sex life in middle-age raises men’s risk of DEMENTIA, study suggests Scientists at Penn State University studied 818 men in their 50s for the research Results showed having a poor sex life was linked to a faster decline in memory READ MORE: How often should you REALLY be masturbating? Experts advise We already
Even though summer is the time for rest and relaxation, a lot of time is also spent worrying about all the bodily things that can go wrong during sunny months. From the more mild concerns of getting more bumps and bruises from frequently running around outside, to the more substantial concerns about sunburns, drowning (brush
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Cookies are good any time of year (obviously!). But there’s something truly delightful about eating a gooey, chocolate chip treat — that melts in your mouth with each bite — in the summertime. After
Cases of influenza (the flu) and COVID are set to rise over winter, with many Australians looking to protect themselves from both of these respiratory viruses. For most adults, if it has been six months since you had COVID or your last vaccination, you’re likely eligible to book in your next dose. Meanwhile, the flu
Life-extending breast cancer drug slashes risk of disease returning by a QUARTER, study suggests Patients took ribociclib alongside hormonal therapy after traditional treatments They were significantly less likely to see their cancer come back, results show A drug can slash the chances of the most common type of breast cancer returning by a quarter, new
Alzheimers Research UK explain 'what is dementia?' Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease can buy precious time to intervene, motivating scientists to uncover the early signs of the mind-robbing condition. During the early stages of the disease, interventions are usually the most effective, further highlighting the importance of efforts to identify the first symptoms. Fortunately, new
Policy analysts, Democrats, and Republicans dissatisfied with the deal agree: Federal health programs have dodged a budgetary bullet in the Washington showdown over raising the nation's debt ceiling. A compromise bill — approved in a bipartisan vote by the House of Representatives on Wednesday night and expected to pass the Senate before the June 5
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether the severity of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was indicative of undiagnosed cancer. Study: Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection as a marker of undiagnosed cancer: a population-based study. Image Credit: Tyler Olson / Shutterstock.com Background Studies conducted during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
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