There are several organs in our body that we can technically live without, but the liver is certainly not one of them. Not only is it one of the largest organs in your bodyit's also one of the most i… [+5188 chars]
Two new highly infectious and immune-evasive coronavirus variants are now dominant in the United States, according to estimates released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a… [+6087 chars]
If you are either dealing with or at risk of high blood pressure, you're putting your body in danger of further complications such as heart and kidney problems, stroke, and even vision problems. Alth… [+4240 chars]
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Prescriptions for Pfizer’s blockbuster drug Paxlovid have skyrocketed in recent weeks. That’s good news for many COVID-19 patients, as the pill has been proven to reduce severe disease from SARS-CoV-… [+9439 chars]
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TAMPA, Fla. According to doctors, meningococcal disease is extremely dangerous. Its in a total league of its own, said Dr. Jill Roberts, Associate Professor for the USF College of Public Health. 7… [+2115 chars]
The way people draw on paper could detect early signs of Alzheimers disease. Those with dementia pause for longer when drawing, use the pen at a jerky speed and are more erratic in how hard they pre… [+3486 chars]
Data Source Clalit Health Services (CHS) is the largest integrated health care service provider in Israel, with more than 4.7 million active members. CHS maintains a comprehensive health care data w… [+6387 chars]
NYC launches monkeypox vaccination site Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty As monkeypoxcases rise across the country, U.S. health officials plan to expand access to vaccinations against the vi… [+3900 chars]
Health officials in Minnesota say syphilis cases have risen "sharply" since last year, putting Minnesota at a "concerning level." According to an annual report of sexually transmitted diseases and H… [+3395 chars]
The race to one of medicines elusive goalsa universal flu vaccineis heating up. On Tuesday, the National Institutes of Health announced the phase I clinical trial of one such potential candidate, whi… [+3254 chars]
