EPA Approval Of Bacteria To Fight Mosquitoes Caps Long Quest This summer, my big idea is to explore the big ideas of science. Instead of just reporting science as results — the stuff that’s published in scientific journals and covered as news — I want to take you inside the […]
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Rock County joins lawsuit against drug companies Rock County is one of 28 counties hoping to win money in a federal lawsuit against manufacturers of opioid pain medications. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Eastern District of Wisconsin alleges certain drug companies engaged in “nefarious and deceptive” marketing that caused […]
Pueblo officials confirm first 2 flu cases of the this season Pueblo officials confirm first 2 flu cases of the this season:- Public health officials in Pueblo have confirmed the first two influenza “flu” cases in Pueblo County this year. The individuals are senior citizens. “This first hospitalized flu cases […]
IUD May Lower Cervical Cancer Risk IUD May Lower Cervical Cancer Risk:- IUD contraceptive devices may reduce a woman’s risk of cervical cancer by about a third, a new review concludes. Researchers think IUDs might promote an immune response that kills off human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes virtually […]
Even moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of certain cancers, experts warn Consuming alcoholic beverages, even in moderation, may increase your risk of developing certain cancers, according to a new statement released by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). “People typically don’t associate drinking beer, wine, and hard liquor […]
More Research Needed Before Medical Marijuana Can Be Recommended for Rheumatoid Arthritis More Research Needed Before Medical Marijuana Can Be Recommended for Rheumatoid Arthritis:- Although the federal government still classifies marijuana as an illegal drug with high potential for dependency and little medical value, medical marijuana is now legal in […]
Tips to End Your Child’s Early Rising Is your toddler waking earlier than you would like? A perfectly appropriate wake-up time for your child is between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., even if that feels early to you some days! However, if your toddler or preschooler is up at 5 […]
What’s the Connection Between Bone Density and Breast Cancer? Treatment for breast cancer can be a harsh affair. In attempting to save the life of the patient from the most imminent threat – that posed by the cancer itself – some treatments can cause painful or life-altering side effects. With […]
Women More Likely Than Men to Die in First Year After Heart Attack Women More Likely Than Men to Die in First Year After Heart Attack:- Compared with men, women are at significantly higher risk of death in the first year after a heart attack, a new study has found. […]
Sexually-transmitted Zika case confirmed in Miami-Dade County Sexually-transmitted Zika case confirmed in Miami-Dade County:- The Florida Department of Health on Friday confirmed the state’s first case of the Zika virus being sexually transmitted. An unidentified person in Miami-Dade County, who had recently visited several countries, including Cuba, The Zika virus […]
