Statin use for primary prevention of CVD was associated with lower risk for COVID-19 hospitalizations and in-hospital deaths, according to findings from a cohort study published in the Journal of the… [+2131 chars]
Cathy Eng, MD, FACP, FASCO, David H. Johnson Chair in Surgical and Medical Oncology and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Program, at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, discusses th… [+1673 chars]
As the world continues to wrestle with the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists believe theyve solved the 700-year-old mystery of the worlds deadliest pandemic: Black Death. The journal Nature this month p… [+4379 chars]
In essential thrombocythemia (ET) and polycythemia vera (PV), routine measurements of hematological parameters are crucial to diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring. A recent study published in the Bri… [+4775 chars]
Cases of monkeypox are growing in the US. In response, the government is releasing more doses of the monkeypox vaccine to people at higher risk of getting it. Controlling monkeypox is important for … [+12355 chars]
Scientists have identified a pattern of brain activity that appears to be an electrophysiological marker of sensitivity to reward in both mice and humans. The findings, published in Psychopharmacolog… [+4174 chars]
Mindful snacking option is now within reach without being cooped up in the gruelling kitchen, as dedicated food brands market genuinely healthy snacks. While processed foods are easy to find in the m… [+2573 chars]
At the age of 21, Matt Fox was travelling around Europe aspiring to become a professional tennis player - but just months after returning home to Melbourne in 2008 he was battling cancer. It wasn't… [+4225 chars]
If you need to quench your thirst, then you might want to stick with a glass of water. You could also opt for clear tea or black coffee if you're looking for a beverage that can offer your body a ran… [+1839 chars]
Stressors abound these days -- from the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, to economic strife, to the rise in monkeypox cases in addition to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both your mind and body c… [+8244 chars]
Summary: Researchers identified differences in isoforms that control Treg cells and how that affects the body’s immune system response. Source: Indiana University Researchers at Indiana University … [+4015 chars]
High cholesterol can can increase your risk of heart disease, but there are certain steps you can take to ensure yours stays low. One of these includes taking a Niacin supplement to keep cholestero… [+3489 chars]