The Academy will present the updated policy statement and technical report during the National Conference & Exhibition in San Francisco. San Francisco, IL — Infants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents – but on a separate surface, such as a crib or bassinet, and never on a couch, armchair or soft surface […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., Oct. 21, 2016 – Halloween can be a fun-filled experience for children, parents and even pets, but safety should be the top priority. That’s why Amica Insurance is sharing tips to help make it safe and enjoyable for everyone. Safe Kids Worldwide and the ASPCA suggest the following tips to promote Halloween safety: […]readmore
Edward Rwema Images of drones are often associated with surveillance and military attacks. But a California-based technology startup is trying to change that image from one that causes fear to one that inspires hope. Zipline International is using drones to deliver vaccines, medicine and blood to some of the most hard-to-reach populations in Rwanda. The […]readmore
Lisa Schlein GENEVA — The U.N. Children’s Fund reports a steep drop in the price of a crucial childhood vaccine will prevent millions of deaths in dozens of the world’s poorest countries. The U.N. children’s fund reports 1.5 million children under five die each year from illnesses preventable by vaccines. Thanks to a breakthrough deal with […]readmore
Jessica Berman WASHINGTON — Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be bitten by mosquitoes more than anyone else? Apparently some people taste better to malaria mosquitoes than others, and scientists are trying to figure out why, so they can turn that information into a repellent to protect us all from malaria. Such a […]readmore
Ceremony Central Falls – The new Blackstone Valley community health center is expected to offer more services and extended hours, soon at the new, state-of-the-art health center. Saturday’s groundbreaking also included an appearance by Emmy award winning actress Viola Davis, who grew up in Central Falls. The new Neighborhood Health Station will be located in […]readmore
In one-third of people with diabetes, the «gold standard» method for monitoring blood sugar levels is inaccurate. But scientists have found a way to fix the discrepancy, helping diabetics more effectively manage their disease. There are 422 million people with diabetes worldwide, according to World Health Organization estimates, and they face such devastating complications of […]readmore
La Federación Mundial del Corazón llama la atención hacia las enfermedades cardiovasculares y hace recomendaciones para mantener un corazón saludable. El 29 de septiembre se celebró el Día Mundial del Corazón, y es el día más importante de la Federación Mundial del Corazón, para llamar la atención hacia las enfermedades cardiovasculares y cómo mantener un […]readmore
VOA NEWS Según el Instituto Karolinska, Ohsumi realizó «brillantes experimentos» en la década de 1990 sobre la autofagia, el mecanismo con el que las células reciclan su contenido. El científico japonés Yoshinori Ohsumi ganó el Premio Nobel de Medicina de este año por descubrimientos relacionados con la degradación y reciclaje de los componentes celulares. Según […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced that Rhode Island Hospital will receive $1,877,090 in federal funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as part of the Environmental Influence on Children’s Health Outcomes (ECHO) initiative, which is designed to study how environmental factors in early development influence the health of children and adolescents. […]readmore