Florida’s Stricter Ban on Abortions Could Put More Pressure on Clinics Elsewhere
The drive to Bristol, Virginia, from Jacksonville, Florida, takes more than 8 hours. It’s over 10 from Orlando and closer to 14 from Miami. Despite that distance, Bristol Women’s Health Center is preparing for an influx of women from Florida seeking abortions when a stricter ban kicks in next month. For many people who otherwise […]
Can Medical Decision-Making Keep Up With the Science?
On average, it takes 17 years for new treatments to reach mainstream clinical practice. That means that when patients see a doctor in 2020, they are often getting guidance from 2003. To put this into perspective, current practices come from a time before the iPhone! But during the pandemic, the speed of changes to medical […]
Here’s How Quickly You Can Get Infected With The Flu After An Exposure
Xavier Lorenzo via Getty Images It takes between 1 and 5 days to show symptoms of the flu after getting infected. Throughout the United States, we are fully in flu season. Cases of influenza are currently increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and flu hospitalizations are up, too. It’s important to […]
The Time It Takes To Fall Asleep Can Reveal A Lot About Your Health
Kilito Chan via Getty Images The length it takes you to fall asleep at night could reveal some insights into your health and well-being, according to sleep experts. After a long day, falling asleep quickly can feel like a blessing. Getting the right amount of sleep can be hard enough as is — especially if […]
Why chocolate feels so good — it is all down to lubrication
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible. By analysing each of the steps, the interdisciplinary research team at the University of Leeds hope it will lead to […]
Brains of children with autism may not always ‘see’ body language, study finds
Noticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step back and crosses their arms is a vital part of human communication. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have found that children with autism spectrum disorder may not always process body […]
Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
It takes a lot of time — and money — to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams, clinicians have to transcribe, review, and analyze every response in detail. But researchers at Boston University have developed a new tool that could automate the process and eventually allow it to move online. Their machine […]
How Long Does Vertigo Last From Inner Ear Infection? Symptoms
In most cases, recovery from vertigo takes a few weeks after the onset of symptoms. The symptoms may last for many days and manifest themselves severely. After about one to two weeks, they often go away. However, if the issue persists for a longer time, a person may need therapy for symptom relief. A person […]
New measure of sperm age may be predictor of pregnancy success
A novel technique to measure the age of male sperm has the potential to predict the success and time it takes to become pregnant, according to a newly published study by researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. “Sperm epigenetic clock associates with pregnancy outcomes in the general population,” (link to article here), […]
MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance: Study finds diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in the elderly
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. How can you protect your brain from these effects? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that older adults may benefit from […]