Many people around the world suffer from hypothyroidism, wherein the thyroid gland does produce enough of the hormones the body needs to be healthy. Although anyone can develop hypothyroidism, women… [+1977 chars]
When it comes to weight loss, the old adage it's all in your head may be true. Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have shown that two specific networks in the brain can strongly… [+3294 chars]
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the definitions and reports of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related deaths. Study: Understanding Definitions and… [+5210 chars]
In the majority of cases, children who catch Covid won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids have fewer symptoms, less severe disease, and tend to recover faster than adults. The best case scena… [+3877 chars]
WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- There is no cure for lupus yet, but new genetic research may at least point to new treatments for the chronic disease. An international team of researchers… [+2142 chars]
Conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses: WHO, UNICEF Over 17,000 cases of measles have been reported largely from Somalia, Yemen, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Ethiopia in J… [+4109 chars]
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK plans to launch a new test to detect a rare form of eye cancer, called retinoblastoma, in unborn babies. Developed at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS … [+1689 chars]
The emergence of Omicron, the most recent variant of concern (VOC) of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), fueled concerns about vaccine efficacy and the ability of immun… [+5730 chars]
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 10:05 amPress Release: Cure Our Ovarian Cancer New Zealand Charity Cure Our Ovarian Cancer is leading a global campaign to encourage awareness of ovarian cancer in younger wo… [+3944 chars]
Miracle Marsh was diagnosed with stage 1C3 mucinous ovarian carcinoma in 2022 at the age of 27. “As a young working mama, I never thought cancer would be part of my journey,” says the Bay of Plenty … [+3850 chars]
While antioxidant activity is an ever-vital (and valid) feature of healthy aging, promoting cellular integrity and protecting our genes is the other significant part of the longevity equation. One ac… [+923 chars]
For some people with alcohol use disorder, it might be the sight of a familiar bar or a favorite bottle; for others, it might be the feeling of leaving the office after a stressful day at work or ste… [+5585 chars]
