Patients on immunosuppressive therapy for common skin and rheumatic diseases like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis are not at increased risk for contracting COVID-19 and should continue taking their medicine as prescribed, say Henry Ford Health System dermatology researchers in a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of…
LA coronavirus hospitalizations drop to April levels, though virus still 'widespread,' officials say
Fox News Flash top headlines for September 14 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Los Angeles County health officials announced 11 new coronavirus deaths on Sunday while pointing to a drop in hospitalizations to figures seen back in April. Officials reported of 793 confirmed…
Are at-home ‘learning pods’ the right fit for your family?
(HealthDay)—Emily Davis and her husband started a ‘learning pod’ with another family this summer, hiring a teacher for child care and now for the start of first grade. Their 6-year-old son is an only child, which was a big factor in the decision. The other family has two kids. “It…
Immune cells sculpt circuits in the brain
Immune cells play an unexpected role in fine-tuning the brain’s neural circuits, according to research published in September, 2020 in Neuron. The immune cells that reside there, known as microglia, not only protect the brain from infection and inflammation, they also help physically sculpt circuits in the developing brain. The…
Infant formula standardisation could reduce risk of over- or under-feeding
Standardization of infant formula reconstitution ratios and improvements in manufacturer feeding guides may reduce risks of under- and overfeeding, according to the authors of a Perspective published online today by the Medical Journal of Australia. Under the Infant Formula Products in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and while…
I hated gym class at school and have a negative relationship with exercise as a result. How do I move past this and develop a positive mindset?
Samantha Lee/Business Insider A lot of people hate sport at school and that can lead to damaging thoughts around exercise as an adult. You can change this though. Reflect on your childhood experiences, be kind to who you were then, but know that you're not stuck in one box forever, advised personal…
Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford's Wife Kelly and 3 Daughters Adorably Cheer Him for Season Opener
Matthew Stafford has the most adorable supporters heading into the 2020 NFL season. On Sunday, the NFL quarterback's three daughters — 3-year-old twins Sawyer and Chandler, and 2-year-old Hunter — dressed in Detroit Lions cheerleading outfits to wish their dad luck ahead of his first game of the season against…
Super-fast surgery could soon be offered to one million Britons
Super-fast surgery could soon be offered to one million Britons with a ‘racing heart’ condition that puts them at high risk of a stroke The new and highly accurate operation is being used to treat atrial fibrillation Procedure, known as ablation, involves burning millimetre-wide areas of heart New version, which…
Bindi Irwin Shares Update on Her Pregnancy: Baby 'Is About the Size of a Hummingbird'
Bindi Irwin is giving fans an update on her pregnancy. The 22-year-old Crikey! It’s the Irwins star posted a photo of her and husband Chandler Powell Saturday, featuring them holding a sonogram as well as both a koala and a baby kangaroo, known as a joey. “The animal joeys we…
Novel discovery challenges a current kidney cancer paradigm
Newly published research has reversed our understanding of an aspect of kidney tumor growth. Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) discovered that two key proteins have opposite roles than what was previously believed. The proteins HIF-1α and HIF-2α regulate the response to…
