While physical activity is important for everyone, research has shown people with developmental disabilities do not exercise as often as their typically developed peers. In…
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Just 10 minutes on the phone can make you feel less lonely, says study
Loneliness can affect anyone, at any age. And the isolating nature of lockdown has meant more and more people are struggling with it. What’s more,…
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This Gel Can Get You an Erection in 5 Minutes
If you’re one of the 30 million men in the United States experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED), you’ve probably heard of nitroglycerin gels. And you’re probably…
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Good cop, bad cop: What can zebrafish tell us about immune-cancer relations?
Cancer researcher Rita Fior uses zebrafish to study human cancer. Though this may seem like an unlikely match, her work shows great promise with forthcoming…
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Individual differences in Achilles tendon shape can affect susceptibility to injury
Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life, says a study published today…
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How healthy lifestyle behaviours can improve cholesterol profiles
Combining healthy lifestyle interventions reduces heart disease through beneficial effects on different lipoproteins and associated cholesterols, according to a study published February 9 in eLife….
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Can your employer force you to have a Covid vaccine?
Over 13 million people in the UK have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, bringing us that much closer to a return…
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Simple urine test can detect womb cancer
A simple non-invasive test can accurately detect womb cancer according to a proof of concept study by University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation…
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Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child, who has a developmental disability, during the pandemic?
Q: How can I help my child, who has a developmental disability, cope during COVID-19? A: Being a parent or caregiver of a child with…
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Few OB-GYNs can prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use
(HealthDay)—Fewer than 2 percent of obstetrician-gynecologists who accept Medicaid are able to prescribe buprenorphine, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Network…
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