Can drones become the frontline of medical delivery in flood-hit regions?
Researchers modeled drone-based medication delivery across Virginia’s isolated Eastern Shore, finding it could cut travel times from nearly 50 minutes by car to under 10
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Medicine Must-Haves: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Your College Student’s First Aid Kit
A pharmacist recommends medications for a basic first-aid kit. The post Medicine Must-Haves: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Your College Student’s First Aid Kit first appeared
For third year in a row, college students report lower rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts
College students’ reports of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts have continued to move in a positive direction, the third year in a row of such
Will oral collagen supplements keep my skin healthy?
Can oral collagen supplements keep your skin healthy? Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and dermatologist with Tufts Medical
Women with ADHD face delayed diagnosis and greater challenges
Scientists have found that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in women is diagnosed approximately 5 years later than in men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age.
New menstrual cup design enhances safety and sustainability
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new menstrual health product designed to complement and enhance an existing menstrual cup that is safer, easier to
NASN position statement emphasizes the importance of school immunizations
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) today released its updated position statement, Immunization and Vaccination Requirements, underscoring the essential role of timely, up-to-date, and
My late husband’s organs transformed the lives of four people
Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes “out of the blue”.
Study shows lasting impact of limited sex education on adult relationships
A new Kinsey Institute study has found gaps in sex education can have lasting impacts throughout adulthood, including relationship struggles, lack of confidence, and reduced
West Nile virus surges in Missouri, KC cases reported: Officials urge vigilance
Health officials are warning residents to remain on guard after Missouri experienced an increase in human West Nile virus cases so far this year.
First Pig Lung to Human Transplant
In the midst of all the controversy surrounding the science of healthcare, certain technologies continue to progress in the background, with the promise of transforming
Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers
Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall
Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected—new study
More than 54,000 children aged under five in Gaza are suffering acute malnutrition, including more than 12,800 who are severely malnourished, according to a study
Living near toxic Superfund sites linked to aggressive breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, three recent studies by researchers at