A series of gun measures in Colorado that were prompted by the mass shooting in Boulder in March are close to becoming law.
Understanding the hidden causes of delays in discharging frail older people from hospital
Delays in discharging older people living with frailty from hospital are caused by a complex range of factors, but a key factor is how medical and social information about patients becomes fragmented during their stay. This is the conclusion of a study in two large NHS hospitals led by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) …
Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy increases risk of heart defects, suggests new research
In animal models, iron deficient mothers had a greatly increased risk of having offspring with congenital heart disease (CHD).
How virus detectives trace the origins of an outbreak—and why it’s so tricky
Every time there is a major disease outbreak, one of the first questions scientists and the public ask is: “Where did this come from?”
School closures account for half of mental health decline in mothers during pandemic
Researchers at the Universities of Surrey, Essex and Birmingham, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, have studied the dynamics of parents’ mental health during the pandemic.
Progress in the Pacific on sugary drink taxes
Pacific nations are leading the way regionally with taxes on sugary drinks in a bid to battle obesity and related diseases, new University of Otago-led research reveals.
Methods to increase cancer screening awareness in disparate populations
A study headed by Lovoria B. Williams, Ph.D., associate professor in the UK College of Nursing and assistant director for cancer health equity at the Markey Cancer Center, highlights the benefits of utilizing community health workers in educating racial minority populations in lung cancer screening.
The best free Nintendo Switch games
With our list of the best free Nintendo Switch games, you can avoid the dreaded Switch tax while still padding your digital library.
Negotiations Over Biden’s Infrastructure Plan May Be Nearing the End
The top Republican negotiator said she did not have plans for a new offer and that the administration may soon move on. Here’s the latest from Washington.
Texas Hospital’s Covid Vaccine Mandate Prompts Worker Protest
Houston Methodist Hospital has said it will suspend employees who refuse shots, and ultimately seek to fire them. Here’s the latest on the pandemic.