Daily Archives: August 29, 2022

Rare ‘tomato flu’ spreads to children

The emergence of a rare, new viral infection afflicting young children has prompted health authorities in India to issue a health advisory after more than 100 cases were discovered in the country. Tomato flu — so called due to the painful red blisters it produces — has so far been detected in 82 children aged…

Unexpected link between patient’s level of trust in doctor and brain’s response to pain

When patients view doctors as less trustworthy, it can lead to increased pain and pain-related brain activity, according to a new University of Miami study. In the study, which was published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, participants underwent a series of simulated painful medical procedures with various virtual doctors who seemed more or less trustworthy.…