As rural hospitals struggle to stay financially stable, their leaders watch other small facilities close obstetrics units to cut costs. They face a no-win dilemma: Can we continue operating delivery units safely if there are few births? But if we close, do we risk the health and lives of babies and mothers? The other question […]
COVID-19 can infect cells of the inner ear – and potentially lead to hearing loss and tinnitus, study finds Researchers creates models of different types of inner ear cells, including hair cells, supporting cells, nerve fibers and Schwann cell These models were then compared with 10 Covid patients who reported a number of ear-related symptoms […]
The cancer survivorship journey can have many components, but one of the most important is regular exercise. Physical activity for individuals who have completed cancer treatment can build stamina, reduce anxiety, improve quality of life and physical fitness, and even improve survival outcomes. "Many people living with cancer are living for a very long time […]
We’ve all experienced those sticky, hot summer days when the air feels so thick and heavy it’s almost impossible to breathe. Luckily, dehumidifiers can help to remove moisture from the air and make your home feel a little more comfortable. But can dehumidifiers also help with snoring? Dehumidifiers are electrical appliances that extract water molecules […]
Does your pet shake, pace or drool when a storm rolls through? Do they try to run out of the door and chew or dig through a wall or the floor? If so, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Thunderstorm phobia, also known as Astraphobia, or fear of thunderstorms, is a common issue in dogs. However, their […]
Your commute to work may seem like a mundane thing, but it is a great example of the complicated tasks our brains must carry out on a daily basis: navigation, memory, decision-making, sensory processing, and so on. Researchers often use animal models, such as mice, to study the neural processes underlying these behaviors. However, many […]
Women who receive more sunlight in their first trimester lessen the chances of developing problems with their placenta associated with preterm birth and baby loss, researchers say. The likelihood of those exposed to the lowest available sunlight to give birth prematurely was ten percent higher than women experiencing the highest levels, the team found. Experts […]
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. There was a time when instability training was nearly synonymous with doing heavy lifts on wobbly platforms. People would grab some dumbbells or load up a bar, step […]
New research from Monash University scientists has uncovered why certain essential oils can benefit mood. The findings are published today in the journal Neurochemistry International. Essential oils (EOs) are mixtures of volatile compounds extracted from plants. They are used in aromatherapy because they can be released into the air and inhaled at room temperature. Inhaled […]
Teenagers who took longer to fall asleep before the COVID-19 pandemic could be more likely to report higher levels of pandemic-related worry now, a study from USC Australia’s Thompson Institute has found. Ph.D. candidate Daniel Jamieson, in research supervised by Professor Daniel Hermens and published in the Journal of Adolescence, tracked sleep and worry patterns […]
