Laura Kelly

‘Sharp increase’ in global heat-wave deaths expected by 2080: Study

Deaths related to severe heat waves across the world are likely to increase by over 470 percent by the year 2080, according to Australian researchers raising the alarm that governments should prepare for the fallout from intense temperatures.

August 1, 2018

Even a little dehydration can impair focus, motor functions: Study

Researchers at Georgia Tech found that even a small amount of dehydration can significantly impair a person's attention, motor functions and ability to complete tasks. Such failures can be observed in people who have a water deficit greater than 2 percent of their body mass, the equivalent of about a liter of water.

July 31, 2018

Nissan adds back-seat alarm to prevent the death of children left in hot cars

Car company Nissan said Tuesday that a back-seat alert will feature in more of its vehicles rolling out over the coming years in an effort to prevent child deaths after being left in hot cars.

July 31, 2018

Breastfeeding within hour of birth vital for newborns

An estimated 78 million babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, increasing their chances of early death or disease by 33 percent, according to a new study by the World Health Organization.

July 31, 2018

Joni Ernst: U.S. must remain in Iraq to counter Iran, Russia

U.S. leadership and military must remain in Iraq to promote security, stability and protect American interests under threat from Iranian and Russian influence, Republican Senator Joni Ernst said Thursday.

July 26, 2018

STD rates in D.C. rose, while HIV infections ‘remained level’: Report

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases in Washington, D.C., have increased, but the city's health department said this is a good thing, with more infections caught with better screening tactics.

July 25, 2018

Climate change linked to increasing suicide rates: Study

Climate change greatly affects our moods, as researchers have linked an increasingly warming planet with higher rates of suicides, according to a new study.

July 23, 2018

88% of gluten-free foods for children are unhealthy: Poll

Gluten-free is the health food rage of the moment, but research shows that most gluten-free snacks for children are generally unhealthful and packed with sugar.

July 23, 2018

Ritz crackers recalled for possible salmonella contamination

A number of Ritz crackers products, the buttery saltines, are being recalled for possible salmonella contamination, the manufacturer announced on Saturday.

July 23, 2018

Herbal remedies and holistic medicines harm survival rates in cancer patients: Study

Cancer patients who turn to natural remedies are more likely to quit their conventional therapies and decrease their chances for long-term survival, new research shows.

July 19, 2018

Melanoma detection blood test created by researchers

Australian researchers said Wednesday they have developed the world's first blood test to detect melanoma, paving a new way to detect the disease early and increase survival chances for patients.

July 18, 2018

Eating an early supper can help protect against breast, prostate cancer: Study

Having an early dinner has been shown to help people lose weight and sleep well -- but new research said it might be even more beneficial than previously thought, that it can lower the risk of some of the most common and deadly cancers.

July 18, 2018

D.C. has nation’s highest liver cancer rate

Washington, D.C., has the nation's highest liver cancer death rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in data published Tuesday that show a more than 40 percent increase in the national rate since 2000.

July 17, 2018

Alcohol abstinence for one month improves health markers: Study

Abstaining from alcohol for just one month can improve a number of health measurements, including lowering blood pressure and decreasing factors for cancer risk and diabetes, according to a recent study by researchers in the U.K.

July 16, 2018

FDA approves smallpox treatment as part of counterterrorism effort

The Food and Drug Administration announced it has approved a treatment for smallpox, a disease that has been largely eradicated but still feared for its possible use in biowarfare.

July 16, 2018

D.C. water advisory lifted on Sunday for all residents

A boil advisory for tap water in Washington D.C. was lifted Sunday morning, concluding a health advisory that affected nearly 34,000 customers throughout the northwest and northeast neighborhoods of the city.

July 16, 2018

D.C. residents in Northwest and Northeast warned of possible water contamination

An estimated 34,000 customers of D.C. Water are on a boil alert from Thursday night into the weekend after a drop in pressure at a pumping station raised fears of contamination that could lead to illness.

July 13, 2018

Experimental immunotherapy cures breast cancer in woman: Report

An experimental immunotherapy treatment used for a woman suffering from a specific type of breast cancer eradicated her tumors, a promising development in the ongoing innovation of using the body's own immune system to fight cancer.

July 10, 2018

Acupuncture successful in treating pain for breast cancer patients, study finds

Having acupuncture was successful in relieving joint pain for women who experienced the discomfort as a side effect of their breast cancer treatment, a new study has found.

July 10, 2018

FDA green lights late-stage testing for Israeli non-opiate technology

An Israeli pharmaceutical company will begin late-stage testing on a non-opiate pain relief with the hope that the technology can easily be adapted into the U.S. market after receiving support from the Food and Drug Administration.

July 10, 2018