Health
In Florida, a new genetic disease screening program allows parents of newborns to receive free whole genome sequencing at birth, putting the state at the forefront of newborn screening. The five-year pilot program, created in July via the Sunshine Genetics Act, is paid for by a mix of private and state funding, and requires parents…
Children’s vision plays a far bigger role in their growth than most parents realise, yet eye health often goes unchecked until a visible problem arises. Several long-standing myths around children’s eyesight continue to put young eyes at risk. With rising screen time, uncorrected vision issues can quietly affect a child’s academic performance, self-esteem, physical coordination,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drinking two to three cups of coffee daily could reduce the risk of dementia, according to new observational research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. American researchers analyzed four decades of data from more than 130,000 doctors and nurses, finding that moderately caffeinated coffee…
Available for over a year Dentistry is high on the public and political agenda. There have been dozens of headlines about access to NHS dentistry, with some people having to travel huge distances to find a dentist, or being put onto long waiting lists to get an NHS appointment. In this episode of Inside Health,…
Chocolate Day is all about enjoying sweet treats, and it’s completely normal to eat a little more chocolate than usual. If you’re now feeling guilty about the extra calories, don’t worry. You don’t need to skip meals or follow a strict diet. Small and simple steps can help you balance things out and get back…
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.
Test tubes labelled “Monkeypox virus positive and negative” are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022. — Reuters Patient dies during course of treatment at PIMS hospital. Patient had severe skin and genital lesions: authorities. Case indicates local mpox transmission within Pakistan. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported its second death linked to mpox, after a…
Oxford researchers find that using AI to make medical decisions presents a risk to patients.
Members of Hull’s deaf community say they are “misunderstood” and face regular delays to treatment.
Still life of the new Wegovy semaglutide tablets on a white background. Its a prescription medicine used with a reduced calorie diet and .and physical activity. Michael Siluk | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration said Novo Nordisk‘s TV advertisement for its newly launched Wegovy pill for obesity included “false…