One in 44 children has been diagnosed with autism, according to recent data. This is up from one in 54 children in 2016, which experts attribute to more year-over-year awareness and services provided. Autism spectrum disorders hinder social and empathetic abilities. […]
A new coronavirus variant has raised new—and old—questions about vaccines. The Omicron mutation of COVID-19 has only been public knowledge for a few weeks, but has caused a global impact. Vaccine development has evolved, too. […]
The Food and Drug Administration approved a virtual reality program for back pain. Users wear a headset and use a controller to undergo a cognitive behavioral therapy regimen. Virtual reality manipulates the body’s sense of environment. […]
Congress will mandate tech in new cars by 2026 to stop drunk driving. Auto manufacturers have five years to research and present ideas for approval by lawmakers. Alcohol affects receptors for the brain’s neurotransmitters. […]
Cognitive behavioral therapy revolutionized treating issues like anxiety and depression. Evolving from Freud’s primary focus on childhood problems, cognitive therapy centers on daily thought processes. Its founder, Dr. Aaron T. Beck, has died. […]
There are technically three types of influenza with varying pandemic potentials. One type affects both humans and animals, while the other two only affect humans. Flu season 2021 is underway. […]
Optic nerves send visual info from the eye to the brain. It’s a collection of more than one million nerve fibers and, if damaged, impairs sight. A brain implant for those with optic nerve damage could restore sight. […]
Viruses mutate frequently, and many are no cause for concern. Viral mutations are often so subtle that they go by unnoticed. A new mutation of COVID-19’s delta variant has been identified. […]
Salty foods may soon be less salty as the FDA has advised lower sodium levels overall. Reduced amounts of the common mineral can lead to lower rates of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Sodium and potassium are high-profile electrolytes. […]
Malaria infects 200 million people per year, killing over 400,000. It has been studied for over a century and efforts are constantly made to reduce its mortality rate. A new resistant strain could make things worse. […]
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