HEALTH

Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 5 mothers and is associated with elevated rates of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive problems in offspring. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Changes in Infant Emotion Regulation Following Maternal Treatment for Postpartum Depression” on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 2:00 …

The developer of a breakthrough universal cancer vaccine that will use the body’s immune system to fight cancer, CancerVAX, Inc, reported that CEO Ryan Davies spoke with oncology researcher and biotech trailblazer Dr David Bearss on his experience with cancer therapeutics and advice for young biotechnology companies. Dr Bearss touched …

Children with high cholesterol, aged 5 to 11, with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), an ultra-rare inherited condition, can now be treated with Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb) since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the approval of it to young children. The announcement was made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: …

Don’t you always get sick of wearing the same old glasses or contacts? Lasik eye surgery can solve your problem. There are many benefits to laser eye surgery, even though it is such a simple procedure. Technological advancements have also made it more affordable. Although it might not seem like …

Physicians agree that Long COVID is a problem, but few feel prepared to diagnose and treat it, according to a new national poll. See the poll findings. In the poll of 806 US physicians, conducted in December 2022 by Morning Consult on behalf of the de Beaumont Foundation, more than three …

Checking IN, a web-based pediatric distress screener for patients aged 8 through 21 who have chronic medical conditions, was launched by the Cancer Support Community and its social enterprise, Patient Planning Services. This evidence-informed screener gives providers insight into the psychological distress that their patients may be experiencing and how …

This March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, national nonprofit Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) and over-the-counter laxative, MiraLAX® are partnering to provide Throne, a bathroom on the National Mall. Through March 23, 2023, Throne, a smart, self-monitoring, semi-permanent bathroom will be conveniently located near Fight CRC’s United in Blue flag installation on the National …

Oooptic produces the world’s first Universal Magnetic Adhesive Prescription Lens System (patent pending). This innovative product is a smart prescription lens system that converts almost any eyewear to prescription eyewear in seconds. A standard Oooptic installation kit comes with 2 lenses that fits 6 eyewear of your choice. Drums Oval Blue Eyeglasses …

When it comes to sexual health, one of the most common conditions is a yeast infection. This type of infection is caused by the overgrowth of a fungus known as Candida albicans, which is normally present in the vagina. Although the condition can be uncomfortable and have a number of …

Keep It Simple Series (KISS) offers dental care guidelines for busy mums and dads whose main focus at this time is to look after their little ones. Cheryl Ann Roberts, Dental Nurse Practitioner of Cheerful Children Family Dental Practice in Trinidad, shares insights about her profession and has condensed 7 …