Wondering how to teach your kids about consent? Here’s an age-based guide to get you started
The Australian government’s new campaign Consent Can’t Wait challenges us all to improve our understanding of consent. It asks a...
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Scientists map networks regulating gene function in the human brain
News ReleaseFriday, May 24, 2024 NIH-funded research details the brain’s cellular and molecular regulatory elements and their impact on brain...
As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?
We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the...
High H5N1 influenza levels found in mice given raw milk from infected dairy cows
Media AdvisoryFriday, May 24, 2024 Mice administered raw milk samples from dairy cows infected with H5N1 influenza experienced high virus...
Bird flu is hitting Australian poultry farms, and the first human case has been reported in Victoria. Here’s what we know
The first human case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Australia was reported yesterday in Victoria. A child acquired the...
Acetaminophen shows promise in warding off acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in patients with sepsis
News ReleaseMonday, May 20, 2024 Findings from NIH-supported clinical trial suggests the drug has the greatest benefit in the sickest...
why is health data so lucrative for hackers?
The latest large-scale ransomware attack on a health technology provider, electronic prescription company MediSecure, was revealed last week. MediSecure announced...
Benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk
News ReleaseFriday, May 17, 2024 NIH researchers suggest conducting nail evaluation of affected patients and at-risk family membersScientists at the...
Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks. Here’s why and what to do about it
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55....
Older American Indians may experience higher levels of cognitive impairment than previously thought
News ReleaseWednesday, May 15, 2024 NIH-funded research exposes additional health disparities for American Indians.Researchers have found that 54% of older...
5 charts on the global success of vaccines
We know vaccines have been a miracle for public health. Now, new research led by the World Health Organization has...
