The use of robotically assisted surgical devices for benign and malignant tumors is here to stay, but the decision to perform robot-assisted surgery should be driven by clinical outcomes, not convenience,...

A study of “dented” internal clocks seems to have provided evidence for a theory as to why people who work late or irregular hours are susceptible to weight gain and diabetes. High rates of...

We have continued to share the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) unwillingness to hold commercial dog breeders accountable for violating the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). One particularly disturbing...

Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) shift workers are losing out on valuable sleep due to the design of rosters, individual lifestyle behaviors and the risk of potential prevalence of sleep disorders. Edith Cowan University...

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Patients with the blood cancer multiple myeloma often mount a poor antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines. Mount Sinai researchers have now discovered that these patients also have a weak response from...

Moderna says trial data shows its vaccine is safe and effective in children aged 6-11: Health officials say shot will be available to young kids in coming weeks Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Between 2015 and 2019, insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace became increasingly less affordable for middle-class families, a new study...

James Cook University researchers have discovered most pet owners have inadequate plans for their pets if a natural disaster strikes—but disaster response planners may be able to turn this into a positive. Dr....

We are currently witnessing the ability of vaccination programs to limit the burden of infectious disease on both individuals and society. Despite their success, most vaccines are not completely effective,...