People with heart failure who received an annual flu shot had lower rates of pneumonia and hospitalization on a year-round basis and a reduction in major cardiovascular events during peak flu season,… [+5841 chars]
A single Israel-developed cancer drug has been shown to boost the effectiveness of both chemotherapy and immunotherapy in mice. The nanoparticle is the words first RNA-based drug to deliver an effec… [+2325 chars]
<ul><li>Researchers explored trends in prescribing treatments for anxiety in the United Kingdom primary care between 2003 and 2018.</li><li>Prescriptions for anxiety increased sharply between 2008 an… [+6313 chars]
The official list of Covid-19 symptoms on the NHS has been extended to cover nine new symptoms, including sore throat, fatigue and headache and comes days after the provision of free testing kits for… [+5509 chars]
Two researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners one a stem cell biologist, the other a global health researcher have been honoured with 2022 Canada Gairdner Awards, the count… [+9378 chars]
<ul><li>South Florida is experiencing an outbreak of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, or "kennel cough."</li><li>Most cases of the disease are mild, but worsening symptoms could develop… [+5348 chars]
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. With spring weather moving in, the Franklin County Commissioners and Planning Department are reminding residents to be alert for ticks this season, as they can transmit diseases.… [+2718 chars]
Pregnancy, long reproductive span, and older age at menopause are associated with a lower risk of dementia in women, according to a study publishing April 5 in the open access journal PLOS Medicine. … [+2352 chars]
<ul><li>A new study shows that voice analysis, including characteristics such as pitch and amplitude, can predict the risk of coronary heart disease and its complications.</li><li>This novel approach… [+7065 chars]
The Allan Slaight Breakthrough Fund will support innovative, unconventional approaches to cancer research TORONTO, April 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Toronto's position as a global centre for breakthrough cancer… [+8316 chars]
Virtual reality (VR) therapy can help people with psychosis who are scared of leaving their home, a new study shows. UK researchers have developed a VR experience called gameChange that takes patie… [+6880 chars]
Findings from a new study are providing important insights into the spread of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is transmitted from dogs to people through ticks. The new data are being used to crea… [+3721 chars]
