As dentistry faces crisis, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth
A staggering 35m appointments lost to Covid. Patients waiting years for an NHS check-up. Sky-high private fees. As dentistry faces the ‘worst crisis in its […]
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‘Drinking through a lead straw’ — $15B approved to fix dangerous water pipes
No one knows exactly how many lead pipes deliver water to homes, schools and businesses throughout America — or even where they all are. The […]
Read moreSchools Take Lead Role in Promoting Vaccines for Youngsters
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, many […]
Read moreVital new insights into deadly African sleeping sickness disease
A newly published extensive body of research into Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, has revealed new insights into the deadly parasitic […]
Read moreAverage survival time has doubled for patients with two out of three types of advanced breast cancer in the past decade
Patients with two out of the three most common types of advanced breast cancer now have an average survival time of at least five years, […]
Read moreHeart attack + COVID-19 significantly ups in-hospital mortality
(HealthDay)—Among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a concomitant diagnosis of COVID-19 is associated with significantly higher rates of in-hospital mortality, according to a […]
Read moreExpert sleep tips for people who have SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have a big impact on our ability to get enough sleep. As the nights grow darker, fewer hours of daylight […]
Read moreWhy happiness is becoming more expensive and out of reach for many Australians
One of the most well-known findings in the economic study of happiness is that, on average, happiness increases with income, but at a certain point […]
Read moreEarlier epinephrine treatment during cardiac arrest linked to better recovery
Earlier epinephrine treatment during a cardiac arrest is linked to better recovery compared to later treatment, according to preliminary research to be presented at the […]
Read morePilot study reveals the benefits of whole genome sequencing for children with cancer
Unraveling the entire genetic code for each child who has been diagnosed with cancer can give a more accurate diagnosis or reveal new treatment options, […]
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