Women who received prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen within 6 months of a COVID-19 diagnosis had reduced mortality, according to a new study in Family Practice. The fi… [+2255 chars]
The cognitive impairment caused by severe Covid-19 is comparable with the decline that takes place between the ages of 50 and 70, according to a recent study by Cambridge university and Imperial Coll… [+6175 chars]
Last week, numerous headlines and social media posts declared that scientists had finally found the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Unfortunately, the reality is a bit more complicated.… [+5859 chars]
Different types of brain damage caused by a concussion may lead to similar symptoms in children, suggests a study published today in eLife. While most children fully recover after a concussion, some… [+3668 chars]
Discussing smoking cessation with patients can be difficult. Often patients respond with statements such as Its the only pleasure I have or I only smoke a few cigarettes a day. Having a toolkit of t… [+5608 chars]
Alzheimers disease is a progressive illness, and caregiver responsibilities typically increase as the disease advances. Responsibilities can include making important health decisions for a loved on… [+6573 chars]
In a recent study published in the Journal of Medical Virology, researchers analyzed the efficacy of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines in preventing SARS-CoV-2 inf… [+5201 chars]
Researchers at the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in the U.K. have made significant progress in treating cataracts using a drug compound, paving the way for new treatment methods, a university press … [+3677 chars]
Placeholder while article actions load Roughly 3.4 million U.S. residents will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2022, according to estimates compiled by the American Cancer Society and the American … [+2003 chars]
An elderly woman receives COVID-19 vaccine in April in Shanghai. Photo: VCG A recent study showed that vaccinated individuals can develop more robust and broadly reactive antibody responses against … [+2071 chars]
Tuesday, May17th2022 - 09:30 UTC Some 47 cases of the disease have been reported nationwide Brazilian health authorities have established during the weekend a monitoring room to oversee the develop… [+2202 chars]
Older breast cancer survivors with cardiometabolic risk factors who restricted food intake to eight hours during the weekday, followed by 16 hours of fasting, lowered their risk of cardiovascular dis… [+1830 chars]
