Parents might want to think twice before reaching for aspirin or ibuprofen to bring down a child’s fever. One in three parents give their kids fever-reducing medicine when it’s not really needed, a new study from Michigan Medicine at the University of
A new study found that a previous COVID-19 infection offers at least the same level of protection as two doses of high-quality mRNA vaccines, such as Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. Additionally, people who are infected with the virus may be protected from reinfection
Scientists have been left baffled by the “worldwide” increase in the average length of an erect penis, which has rocketed from 4.8 inches to 6 inches for no clear reason. A team of researchers from Stanford, Emory University, and several universities in
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A growing number of desperate parents are bringing their mentally ill kids to emergency rooms,
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A growing number of desperate parents are bringing their mentally ill kids to emergency rooms,
The People’s Republic of China is denying reports the government has not cooperated with the World Health Organization’s study into the origins of COVID-19. According to a report published in Nature Tuesday, the WHO has unceremoniously canceled the “second phase” of its
Drinking decaf coffee can temporarily reduce the unpleasant symptoms of caffeine withdrawal — even if you know you’re not getting regular coffee. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from Australia, who note that an estimated 90 percent of
People who have diabetes along with elevated blood sugar levels face a significantly higher risk of being hospitalized with severe illness from COVID-19, according to a review by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), which is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Each year, the
A trial conducted by Columbia University’s Aging Center in New York City suggests that people who consume fewer calories may experience a slight slowdown in the aging process. The study included 200 men and women between the ages of 21 and 50.
Patients who get sepsis while hospitalized are 43% more likely to return to the hospital for a stroke or any cardiac event, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The risk rises to 51% for