It is no surprise that children can get seriously ill and suffer major injuries. What may come as a surprise is the sheer volume of pediatric visits to Emergency Departments (ED) in the United States. The National Library of Medicine reports that over 30 million...
The idea that exercise is important for a cardiovascular and cognitive health is not new, but recent research has provided new information about its cancer-risk-reduction effect, as well. Researchers dug into data to find the exact science behind the recommendation. ...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. However, only in recent decades has attention been given to the differences in how the disease (and heart attacks, in particular) present in women compared to men. Even though advocates for women’s...
In 2016, four women from the United States – in the prime of their lives and in peak physical condition – stood together and received gold Olympic medals. By 2023, three of the four had suffered life-threatening complications as a result of pregnancy or childbirth,...
While distraction has always existed, the advance of technology into so many aspects of our lives brings cause for concern. While much of the research into distraction looks at its effect on drivers, some studies have highlighted the problem of distraction among...
Why the lack of female crash test dummies puts real women at risk Crash test dummies have long been used to assess how vehicles and their safety features are likely to protect (or not protect) people in various types of collisions. For most of that time, these dummies...
We are our own best advocates when it comes to health care. This is generally true, but we must know where to start. Medical professionals and patients alike need to sort through available information to determine the best course of care. This is true whether looking...
Few cancer diagnoses are more devastating than those of childhood cancers. Noticing an unusual lump or swelling in a child, taking a son or daughter in because of increased lethargy or pain and having a doctor share a diagnosis for leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma,...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the most frequent cause of hospitalization in young people and the leading cause of disability and mortality for those ages 1 to 45. Over 100,000 children are treated annually for sport and recreation related TBIs and over 5 million...
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) software have already started shaking up numerous industries. From those in creative professions who worry about protecting their income to those in engineering who can use software to explore concerns that humans may...