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Noroviruses are usually more widespread in the fall and winter, but you can get sick from the virus any time of the year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis in the U.S.

Despite the raft of health care changes that occurred after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, racial and ethnic disparities in aging needs among older adults persist today, a new study shows.

When researchers in Dalhousie’s NeuroCognitive Imaging Lab (NCIL) designed a huge, two-year reading comprehension study involving approximately 100 children from grades two and three, they faced a major challenge. They had to decipher the intricacies of neuroplasticity—how the brain rewires itself to do new things—during the formative stages of reading while simultaneously shepherding children through the intimidating world of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.

Telemedicine is widely perceived as an important tool for potentially improving health care access for the underserved. However, few randomized controlled trials have been conducted to determine its effectiveness in treating these populations.

Animal models are urgently needed to evaluate the host tissue responses and safety of newly developed treatments for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). However, there is a lack of suitable animal models for studying POP due to humans’ unique pelvic anatomy and physiology.

Research led by Queen Mary’s Professor Nelya Koteyko has been published in a new report, “Autistic adults’ experiences with social media: Creativity, Connectedness, and Control.” The report reveals how autistic users navigate and interact with diverse social media features, unraveling the complex relationship between linguistic and digital practices, individuality, and connectedness.

Cannabis consumption is prevalent among pregnant women in North America, particularly those between the ages of 18 and 24 years, previous research has shown. They report using it for various reasons, including alleviating nausea, body aches and anxiety related to pregnancy.

…says the UPND regime has breached the Constitution, all laws governing the country in its quest to turn Zambia into an autocratic State  

By NATION REPORTER

THE UPND government has violated and breached the Constitution and all the laws governing the country in their crusade to destroy the democracy Zambians fought with their blood to achieve, Mfuwe Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament Maureen Mabonga has said.

Question: I’m a 28-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My care team recommends starting treatment as soon as possible. While I’m ready to do the necessary treatments, I’m worried about the affect it may have on my ability to have children in the future. Are there options that can help preserve my fertility during cancer treatment?

Health care workers at America’s nursing homes are woefully under-vaccinated for both flu and COVID-19, threatening their own health and that of the frail elderly patients under their care, a new report finds.