New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says:- New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC saysIn 2016, Americans were infected with more than 2 million new cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia, the highest number of […]
FDA targets “rogue” online pharmacies illegally selling opioids FDA targets “rogue” online pharmacies illegally selling opioids:- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on more than 500 websites that it says were illegally selling potentially dangerous, unapproved versions of opioids and other prescription drugs to American consumers. The […]
Rise in HIV diagnoses among people over 50 in Europe Nearly one in every six cases of HIV in Europe is diagnosed in people over the age of 50, a new study has found. Between 2004 and 2015, the number of new HIV diagnoses increased by 2.1% each year among […]
A giant undersea data cable now connects Virginia Beach and Spain A giant undersea data cable now connects Virginia Beach and Spain:-Our transatlantic Internet connections will soon become a lot more reliable. Microsoft, Facebook and infrastructure company Telxius announced they have finished work on a 4,000-mile-long undersea cable that can […]
Are pregnant women who get flu shots at risk for miscarriages? It’s not just the approach of the flu season that has federal health officials saying every American should get a flu shot before Halloween, including women who are pregnant. The annual message also comes in reaction to a study, […]
Heart failure could be treated using umbilical cord stem cells Heart failure could be treated using umbilical cord stem cells:- Using stem cells derived from the umbilical cord, researchers have improved the heart muscle and function of heart failure patients, paving the way for noninvasive therapies. The lead author of […]
How to Help Your Inattentive Child Thrive at School How to Help Your Inattentive Child Thrive at School:- A number of learning and attention issues can make it difficult for a child to pay attention in the classroom. In some cases, environmental and psychological issues are to blame. Sleep deprivation, […]
8 Strategies to Prevent Your Snack From Becoming a Meal 8 Strategies to Prevent Your Snack From Becoming a Meal:- Snacking is a popular American pastime. Nearly all of us (94 percent) snack at least once a day, while half of all adults snack two or three times per day. […]
Fed’s Yellen says gradual hikes should continue despite weak inflation The Federal Reserve needs to continue gradual rate hikes despite broad uncertainty about the path of inflation, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday in remarks that acknowledged the central bank’s struggles to forecast one of its key policy objectives. […]
Trump expected to set U.S. refugee cap at 45,000 The Trump administration plans to cap the number of refugees admitted to the United States in the coming year at 45,000, two people with knowledge of the decision said on Tuesday, and advocates said this historically low level is insufficient in […]
