The World Health Organization says more than 7 million cases of malaria have been reported in Burundi this year. Officials blame the outbreak on factors including the lack of protective bed nets, problems with medicines and climate change. The U.N. health agency says malaria has killed nearly 2,700 people this year in the East African
Americans may not be too busy to exercise after all. A new RAND Corporation study finds that Americans average more than 5 hours of free time each day, with men generally having a bit more free time than women. But instead of being physically active during their free hours, Americans report they spend most of
Without question, peanut butter is one of the best foods out there—you can spread it on bread for a sammie, add it to smoothies, spoon it on oatmeal, or in my case, simply grab a spoon and eat it straight from the jar. (No shame, here.) However, when it comes to storing this magical spread
Giving lazy mice blood transfusions from active rodents ‘gives them more brain cells, helps them perform better on tests and slashes inflammation’ Scientists at Stanford University in California were behind the new study They gave some mice access to a running wheel in their cage for a month Tests showed they created far more new
A new survey from Child Care Aware of America reports some discouraging (although, are we really surprised though?) stats on the costs of child care across the country. Spoiler alert: they’re hella high. Notably, in 30 states and the District of Columbia, the annual price of center-based infant care is actually more than in-state tuition
A comprehensive study has found junior doctors in regional and rural Australia are more likely to be satisfied than their metropolitan counterparts. Junior doctors in regional and rural Australia are more likely to be satisfied than their metropolitan counterparts, with better work-life balance and more varied work the main positive factors at play, new research
Selma Blair opened up about undergoing chemotherapy for multiple sclerosis at the Time 100 Health Summit. The actress revealed she and her son planned for her death before starting chemo. Selma says she “had more chemo than they usually do for cancer patients, because they almost kill you.” Selma Blair, 47, has been super open
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool—trained on roughly a million screening mammography images—identified breast cancer with approximately 90 percent accuracy when combined with analysis by radiologists, a new study finds. Led by researchers from NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Center for Data Science, the study examined the ability of a type of AI, a
Hostile and competitive people are more likely to give in to drug consumption, according to a study published by a research group at the University of Cordoba (Spain). When a person faces a decision regarding these kinds of substances, multiple factors come into play, such as social environment, family history and past experiences. Now, this
Mothers-to-be who are stressed are more likely to have a daughter, finds study Only 31% of women showing physical stress, such as comfort eating, had a boy Only 40% psychologically stressed, experiencing anxiety, have a boy Scientists said male foetuses are more vulnerable to stress hormones If you’re trying to get pregnant and want to have
What’s next for Lamar Odom after his Dancing With the Stars exit? The former NBA player wants to expand his family! “I think I want more babies,” the season 28 contestant, 39, told Us Weekly exclusively on Tuesday, October 8. “Twin boys, then I’m out of the game.” When asked if his girlfriend, Sabrina Parr,
You know protein is important for a healthful diet. It builds and maintains muscle. It helps you fill up faster and stay full longer. It is delicious. Yet despite the fact that 55 percent of American households report that high protein is an important factor when buying groceries, they’re confused about what actually constitutes a
(HealthDay)—More U.S. children today have developmental disabilities like autism and ADHD than a decade ago, though improved recognition may be a major reason, according to a government study. Researchers found that between 2009 and 2017, the percentage of U.S. children and teens with a developmental disability rose from just over 16% to nearly 18%. Increases
Survey results of a national sample of elderly people with type 2 diabetes suggest that many long-time patients downplay medical and social factors that underpin professional recommendations for fewer medications and less aggressive treatment of high blood sugar. The survey study, conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, concludes that many older adults with diabetes, when
It’s a family affair! Sofia Vergara, Sandra Oh and other celebrities have hit the Emmy Awards’ red carpet with their family members. In 2017, the Modern Family alum brought her then-25-year-old son, Manolo Gonzalez-Ripoll Vergara, to the awards show. While the actress wore a strapless white gown, her son, who she shares with her high
Previous research has shown that people born weighing 2.7 kg (6 lbs) or less face an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) as adults. New research being presented at this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 September) is the first study to show that
The sepsis ‘postcode lottery’: Figures reveal the 28 NHS trusts where more patients than expected are dying from the ‘silent killer’ Deaths from sepsis at Tameside and Glossop are 38% higher than expected In real terms, 517 patients died there – well above the 373 deaths anticipated NHS denies excess deaths are necessarily avoidable and
Babies born by C-section are 33% more likely to develop autism and face a higher risk of having ADHD, study claims Swedish researchers analysed data from more than 20million births in 19 nations They found C-section babies were 17 per cent more likely to develop ADHD Past work suggested infants may miss vital vaginal bacteria
Celebrities always look hot on the red carpet but here, Us Weekly is making the case that they also know how to rock superchic workout street style. Whether they’re actually heading to or from a sweat session or simply prefer a comfy vibe while running errands or hanging out, these stars prove that their athleisure options are always on point. Not only
Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world. The vast majority of cases are head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a type of cancer that arises in the outer layer of the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and throat. Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor
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