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Study points to expanded genomic testing that aims to benefit children and young adults with cancer
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New findings from researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and published today in the journal Nature Communications report the results […]
Four Cases of Rare Monkeypox in UK
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, May 17, 2022 Four men in England have been infected with a “rare and unusual” monkeypox virus. Investigators from the United […]
North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, top, attends a meeting on anti-virus strategies in Pyongyang, North Korea […]
Nerve Gas Sarin Probably Caused Gulf War Syndrome
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) After 30 years, researchers believe they finally have definitive evidence of the primary cause of […]
Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic
Grocery store shelves where baby formula is typically stocked are locked and nearly empty in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2022. It’s a nightmare for parents. […]
The 3 Midlife Factors That Raise Your Odds for Alzheimer’s
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 Certain lifestyle factors can sway the risk of dementia, and a new study points to the top […]
Investment, action urged to improve access, quality and equity in women’s heart health
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women’s heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according […]
Early Promise for COVID Vaccine Taken as Pill
FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) An experimental COVID-19 vaccine in pill form could be a win-win, as it not only protects against infection but also […]
‘Stressed’ cells offer clues to eliminating build-up of toxic proteins in dementia
It’s often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a […]
You Let Your Cat Out — Where Does It Roam?
THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) Ever wonder where your cat wanders when you let it out? New research suggests your kitty most likely sticks close […]
Beijing preps COVID-19 hospital spaces, though new cases low
A worker in a protective suit sprays disinfectant as residents wearing face masks line up for mass coronavirus testing outside a residential complex, Tuesday, May 3, […]
When Is the Right Time to Tell a Child They Have Autism?
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) Bella Kofner, a 24-year-old graduate student in special education at the College of Staten Island […]
Virus might be behind mystery child hepatitis cases: US agency
CDC recommends children stay up to date on their vaccinations and that parents and caregivers practice preventive actions such as hand hygiene, avoiding people who are […]
FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released proposed rules — first announced a […]
New study finds childhood abuse linked to higher risk for high cholesterol as an adult
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study found risk factors for heart disease and stroke were higher among adults who said they experienced childhood abuse and […]
These Heart Risk Factors Are a Recipe for Dementia
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Previous research […]
Study mines cancer genetics to help with targeted treatment
This microscope image made available by the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research in 2015 shows human colon cancer cells with the nuclei stained red. […]
AHA News: Overworked Single Mom Collapsed at Work and Wound Up With a New Heart
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) In her late 40s, Alicia Wilson had a hectic schedule. She had a full-time job administering contracts, was […]
WHO says global COVID cases, deaths declined again last week
Residents get tested during their stay at a temporary hospital converted from the National Exhibition and Convention Center to quarantine COVID-positive people in Shanghai, China on […]
CDC Launches Forecasting Center for Infectious Diseases
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, April 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) A new forecasting center for infectious diseases was officially launched by the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
February 5, 2021
An assessment published this week in the journal The Lancet HIV provides new insight about an initiative to integrate treatment of opioid use disorder along with […]
February 4, 2021
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Many nations place drugs into various schedules or categories according to their risk of being abused and their medical value. At times, […]
February 3, 2021
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The vet tranquilliser, xylazine, is now implicated in almost a third of fatal overdoses involving heroin and/or fentanyl in Philadelphia, reveals research […]
January 28, 2021
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Access to legal cannabis stores is associated with a reduction in opioid related deaths in the United States, particularly those linked to […]
January 13, 2021
Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and staff of UT Southwestern Medical Center conduct lab research. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center A combination of two medications, injectable naltrexone and […]
December 21, 2020
A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year, a staggering number that far outpaces the 173 deaths from COVID-19 […]
December 15, 2020
Opioid prescribing patterns vary hugely across England, even in similarly deprived areas, reveals an analysis of general practice data, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology […]
November 19, 2020
Young adults aren’t drinking as much as they used to. In fact, more than a quarter don’t drink alcohol at all, recent surveys show. It’s good […]
November 12, 2020
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A staggering 3 million deaths occur every year as result from harmful use of alcohol, according to the World Health Organization. Present […]