6 ways to support children with autism during COVID-19 pandemic
For children with autism spectrum disorder, who thrive on routines and predictability, the everyday disruptions and uncertainty from the pandemic may be especially stressful.
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Why people with type 2 diabetes have poor blood sugar control
People with type 2 diabetes secrete not only too little insulin but also too much glucagon, which contributes to poor blood glucose control.
In a...
In people with COVID-19, a heart attack may be something different
In a new study, researchers found that 18 patients with severe COVID-19 treated at a New York City hospital showed the classic signs of...
This exercise may strongly boost your memory function
A recent study from the University of Kent found that moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking, water aerobics or cycling can have the most...
This diet may help reduce autoimmune diseases and inflammation
Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy tissue.
For example, in multiple sclerosis—the most common inflammatory disease of the central...
Broken bone location can have strong impact on long-term health
In a new study, researchers found that in older people, the location of a broken bone can have big impacts on long-term health outcomes.
They...
New drug for advanced lung cancer shows promise
Lung cancer spreads to the brain in about one-quarter of patients with an advanced form of the disease.
To date, radiation has been the only...
This vitamin may help treat vision loss
In a new study, researchers found that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, can inhibit aggressive cell transformations during wound healing and may be...
This new cancer drug could shrink tumors, reduce side effects
A class of experimental cancer drugs called BET inhibitors have shown promise for treating cancers of the blood but can induce toxic side effects.
In...
This device allows people with type 2 diabetes to safely use more affordable insulin
In a new study, researchers found that adults with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin therapy can safely achieve good blood sugar control using regular...