The Conversation, CC BY-ND Before the United States began vaccinating all infants at birth with the hepatitis B vaccine in 1991, around 18,000 children every year contracted the virus before…
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More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases…
New website tracks how Pennsylvania’s $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent
Pennsylvania is due to receive US$2.2 billion dollars from the national opioid settlements, and a new database shows the public where that money is going. Starting in 2021, a national,…
Dogs Can Classify Objects by Function, Not Just Appearance
Summary: A new study demonstrates that some highly gifted dogs can categorize objects not just by appearance, but by how they are used. When taught words like “pull” or “fetch,”…
CDC’s new vaccine advisers recommend splitting up MMRV shot
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain On September 18th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee voted to make a significant change to the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule during…
AI model offers accurate and explainable insights to support autism assessment
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists have developed and tested a deep-learning model that could support clinicians by providing accurate results and clear, explainable insights—including a model-estimated probability score for autism.…
Submerged port discovery could lead to Cleopatra’s lost tomb
Archaeologists have discovered a submerged ancient port near the ruins of the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria, Egypt. Taposiris Magna was constructed by Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 280…
Orange B food dye may soon be removed from US market, FDA says
by I. Edwards Federal health officials want to take Orange B—an artificial food dye that hasn’t been used in more than four decades—off the books. The U.S. Food and Drug…
Fetal Movements Boost Maternal Attachment
Summary: A new study shows that fetal movement frequency in late pregnancy is directly tied to stronger maternal-fetal attachment. Using an actocardiograph, researchers objectively measured movements and found that higher…
