Assisted reproductive technology use has accelerated across the world in recent years to address fertility challenges. As a result, more research into the health of the children who are conceived through these methods has been pursued, and our relevant knowledge is growing. While it has been posited that assisted reproductive technology may … [Read more...]
Do Children Conceived with Assisted Reproductive Technology Have Increased Cancer Risk?
Can Telehealth Help to Reduce Suicidal Ideation?
Suicide is sadly a leading cause of death in the U.S., and suicidal ideation is recognized as a risk factor that increases the risk of suicide. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth skyrocketed, and we are now beginning to learn more about the impact of telehealth services. A study recently published in JMIR Formative Research has … [Read more...]
Is There an Association Between Flu and Parkinson’s Disease?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in the effects of viruses on our health has surged, and new investigations between the association of various viruses and other health ailments have begun. Unlike COVID-19, influenza has been studied for decades. Unfortunately, it is not clear what risks flu infection and flu vaccination may pose for subsequent … [Read more...]
What are the Data on Ivermectin for COVID-19?
Ivermectin, a medication that has long been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and World Health Organization (WHO) to fight parasites and treat worm infections, has been a topic of controversy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some experts have argued that public messages about ivermectin could lead people to use ivermectin that is … [Read more...]
Has the HPV Vaccine Affected Cervical Cancer Rates?
Has the HPV Vaccine Affected Cervical Cancer Rates? Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been a well-established risk factor for the development of cervical cancer. Given how common the group of viruses are, there have been major efforts in recent years to prevent infection through educational initiatives and vaccine campaigns. A new study … [Read more...]