By Samantha Selinger-Morris In any classroom in Australia, there’s a fair chance at least one child will have been conceived through IVF. “One in 100 Australians born today was in a freezer before it was born,” says Dr Peter Illingworth, medical director of IVF Australia. “I think it’s bizarre, even as someone who’s been doing […]
The rapid growth and expansion of the pharmaceutical industry has changed how we treat and prevent diseases. But there are still many intractable conditions. Research and development (R&D) in these areas is thus critical, requiring high investment despite the low odds of success. Findings ways to improve R&D and ensure the commercial success of a […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Jennette McCurdy and Drew Barrymore both endured tough childhoods, especially when it came to their relationships with their mothers. In an exclusive interview for The Drew Barrymore Show, the two actresses sat down for […]
Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter and Cracker actor dies aged 72 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info On October 14, 2022, Robbie […]
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology¸ researchers evaluated the changing risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in individuals with primary and secondary immunodeficiencies in the context of COVID-19 vaccinations. Study: Impact of vaccination on hospitalization and mortality from COVID-19 in patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency: The United Kingdom experience. […]
Emphysema is the major debilitating component of the lethal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which was the third leading cause of death worldwide in 2019, causing 3.23 million deaths. Researchers at Hudson Institute are investigating how uncontrolled activation of the immune system in the lung causes emphysema, and how to prevent it. Slowing emphysema progress […]
Diet and exercise fail for most adults who try to lose weight in the long-term. Today the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new evidence-based guidelines strongly recommending that these patients with obesity use recently approved medications paired with lifestyle changes. The following medications, paired with healthy eating and regular physical activity, are first-line medical options […]
A quarter of children referred to mental health services in Scotland have been thinking about or attempted suicide—and face a postcode lottery as to whether they will be assessed or treated, a new study suggests. Suicide among children and young people is a leading cause of death globally and, in the U.K., the number of […]
People’s diet quality improved and their abdominal obesity and insulin resistance decreased in a one-year lifestyle intervention, new findings from the Finnish StopDia study show. Looking at 2,907 Finnish adults with an elevated risk for type 2 diabetes, the study is the first to examine the effects of a group-based lifestyle intervention implemented in primary […]
Experiences of early adversity due to poverty, abuse, and neglect are known to interfere with children’s cognitive and emotional development. Recent research in Psychological Science expands on past work by indicating that experiences of deprivation and threat may influence children’s psychological development differently. That is, early deprivation experiences, such as parental neglect and financial difficulties, […]
