Monday 28 January 2019

After-School Programs Can Ease Kids' ADHD

Research shows that after-school programs could relieve some troubles for kids who have ADHD.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MAqoyv

Why It Hurts to Lose Sleep


By BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2HEHXhY

Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Sickle Cell

sickle cell treatment

Despite promising results, it's unclear if the effects of treatment will last and it's likely to be at least three years before a genetic therapy for sickle cell disease is approved.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RS5nVQ

CDC: Snuggling Pet Hedgehogs Can Spread Salmonella

photo of pet hedgehog

The CDC reports that 11 people had been infected with SalmonellaTyphimurium. Ten of the 11 say they handled a hedgehog before they became ill.



from WebMD Health http://bit.ly/2TiUau9

Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer May Aid Detection

pancreas

Because it often doesn't cause obvious early symptoms, pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose. In many cases, the cancer is at an advanced stage by the time it's discovered. Only 8.5 percent of patients survive past five years.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2TiU7OZ