Coronavirus may change patient appointments permanently, researchers say
Photo Cred: Vlada Karpovich/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted many medical centers to switch from in-person appointments to telemedicine visits. For some hospitals, video visits may...
Read MoreStroke-related brain blood vessel abnormality linked to gut bacteria
Photo Cred: Jesse Orrico/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The presence of abnormal bundles of brittle blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord, called cavernous angiomas (CA), are linked to the...
Read MoreStudy shows childhood obesity worse due to COVID-19 lockdowns
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted diet, sleep, and physical activity among children with obesity, according to...
Read MoreMindfulness improves attention, decision-making in children with autism
Photo Cred: NeONBRAND/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury School-based mindfulness programs can improve decision-making skills and teach children with autism to focus attention and react less impulsively through breathing exercises that will...
Read MoreNew national poll shows increase in self-care since COVID-19
Photo Cred: Carolyn V/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Most U.S. adults say they will be more mindful about practicing self-care regularly following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new...
Read MoreTrump withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization
Photo Cred: Gerd Altmann/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury President Donald Trump announced on Friday the United States would be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO). During an afternoon...
Read MoreReview aims to translate probiotic research into practical primary care guidelines
Photo Cred: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A new study published in the Journal of Family Practice summarizes the latest evidence on using probiotics for a variety of specific health...
Read MoreThose living at higher altitudes may be less vulnerable to COVID-19
Photo Cred: Linus Mimietz/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Populations at high altitudes may be less susceptible to developing severe symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new study published...
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