The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea To reduce the harmful health effects of sitting, take a five-minute light...
In early January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration modified its rules for mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortion, allowing it to be offered...
TRENTON, Canada – Doctors in Canada have performed the world’s first chemotherapy on a child’s inoperable brain tumor using ultrasound, it was reported this week. The hope...
Sixteen-year-old Karl is seen for the first time in my optometry practice. He was referred to me for a fluctuating vision problem. During his examination, I...
You might have noticed a buzz on social media about barefoot running, with many proponents breathlessly describing it as the most natural way to run. But...
This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of the excesses...
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Even mild COVID-19 cases can have major and long-lasting effects on people’s...
More than five billion people globally have now been vaccinated against COVID-19. Of course, many of the three billion or so who haven’t may not yet...
HOUSTON, United States – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a new drug that appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The...
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday 16 additional injuries related to fireworks, bringing the overall tally to 307, or 62 percent higher than...