Antibodies that summon virus-engulfing white blood cells may play an important role in protecting infants from potentially serious congenital infection with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), according to… [+4753 chars]
Newswise — Adults who pursued pain relief through mindfulness-focused meditation and hypnosis had better long-term effects than those who received education in pain management, according to one of th… [+4047 chars]
A key molecule for cancer metastasis has been identified as a molecule already known for its involvement in cardiovascular disease, suggesting a possible treatment approach for both diseases simultan… [+3654 chars]
Procalcitonin-guided care reduced antibiotic use without increasing the risk for infection among patients with acute pancreatitis compared with standard care, according to research published in The L… [+2726 chars]
Even if someone is healthy, fit or young, cold water can trigger a heart attack by causing vasoconstriction (tightening of muscles around your blood vessels). Research has found that this usually hap… [+603 chars]
Eating bananas and other foods rich in potassium may help women offset the negative effects of a high-sodium diet on their blood pressure. British and Dutch researchers conducted a study of nearly 2… [+1210 chars]
Comment on this story Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Knowing what to eat before and after a workout is key when doing an intense or long (an hour … [+2048 chars]
Taking high-dose vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, according to the results of a study conducted by University of Reading investigators. In the study, i… [+3156 chars]
Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minn. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered key human genomic signatures that could help explain why COVID-19 is severe in some peopl… [+3996 chars]
Many patients experienced significant hair loss following COVID-19 infection, according to a case series published in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology. “The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) … [+1637 chars]
Scottish and European health researchers have announced that they are part of a 6m international project to use AI to improve the diagnosis of bowel cancer, the UKs second-most deadly type of cancer.… [+5926 chars]
Among pairs of genetically identical twins, one with Parkinson’s disease and the other twin without it, minimal variation is evident in the makeup of bacteria living in the digestive tract, according… [+3358 chars]
