Pathogenic variants in BRCA1/2 genes are associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer in adults, and variants in mismatch repair (MMR) genes increase the risk of gastrointestinal an… [+3456 chars]
Having high blood sugar doesn't have to mark the end of eating all of your favorite foods. You can still manage your blood sugar while enjoying delicious food, but it may take some intentional adjust… [+3072 chars]
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers analyzed the efficacy of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) fourth-dose vaccination relative to no … [+4876 chars]
Are we leading a heart-healthy lifestyle? A string of recent celeb deaths from Sonali Phogat, KK, to Sidharth Shukla due to cardiac issues without any prior signs and symptoms is making us reflect wh… [+5901 chars]
A year after the most recent outbreak was declared over, a new case of Ebola was confirmed in the city of Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo. Testing showed the 46-year-old woman who died at the hosp… [+1238 chars]
In the weeks and months after a COVID infection, some people develop a variety of symptoms, commonly referred to as long COVID. Fatigue is the most common, affecting a little over half of people with… [+5512 chars]
In a recent article published in the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers examined immune reflexes towards severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among pregnant women… [+5535 chars]
The term nonalcoholic fatty liver disease refers to a variety of liver disorders that can affect individuals who consume little to no alcohol. A study finds that people who have non-alcoholic fatty … [+3534 chars]
<ul><li>A new study shows that late-stage cervical cancers are on the rise in U.S. women.</li><li>Black women were found to be at higher risk for a late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis but the number… [+7021 chars]
Numerous researchers have documented the quality of life and mental health of specific population groups. Examples include people living with HIV, the elderly, students, men who have sex with men, an… [+6256 chars]
The APPLE scoring system is superior to CHA2DS2VASc and CHADS2 in predicting atrial fibrillation recurrence after surgical ablation, data from a retrospective study show. Recurrence of AF occurs in … [+3319 chars]
Do probiotics for eczema really work? The use of them for this purpose is being researched, but first, it’s important to understand what eczema is. Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a common… [+7298 chars]
