ShutterstockAdolescents in North America are beginning to roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after it was approved for 12-15-year-olds this month. The Canadian drug and therapeutic regulator Health Canada approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s ... [Continue Reading]
Proteins that predict future dementia, Alzheimer’s risk, identified
The development of dementia late in life is associated with abnormal blood levels of dozens of proteins up to five years earlier, according to a new study. Most of these proteins were not known to be linked to dementia before, suggesting new targets ... [Continue Reading]
Tailored, earlier cardiac rehab program shows physical, emotional benefits for heart failure patients
NIH-funded clinical trial improved frailty, depression and overall quality of life. SOURCE: NIH News Release - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What is drink spiking? How can you know if it’s happened to you, and how can it be prevented?
ShutterstockRecent media reports suggest drink spiking at pubs and clubs may be on the rise. “Drink spiking” is when someone puts alcohol or other drugs into another person’s drink without their knowledge. It can include: putting alcohol into a ... [Continue Reading]
Fibre-optics used to take the temperature of Greenland Ice Sheet
Scientists have used fibre-optic sensing to obtain the most detailed measurements of ice properties ever taken on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Their findings will be used to make more accurate models of the future movement of the world's second-largest ... [Continue Reading]
People at high genetic risk for colorectal cancer benefit more from lifestyle changes
People with a high polygenic risk score for colorectal cancer could benefit more at preventing the disease by leading healthy lifestyles than those at lower genetic risk, according to a new study. SOURCE: Top Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read ... [Continue Reading]
Depression Common With Heart Failure and Cancer
Title: Depression Common With Heart Failure and CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/14/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2021 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Vaping Ups Teens’ Odds for Asthma, Asthma Attacks
Title: Vaping Ups Teens' Odds for Asthma, Asthma AttacksCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/14/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2021 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New research optimizes body’s own immune system to fight cancer
A new study shows how engineered immune cells move faster to attack tumors. SOURCE: Top Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Male hormones regulate stomach inflammation in mice
NIH research could lead to new treatment strategies for stomach cancer. SOURCE: NIH News Release - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Could the AstraZeneca vaccine cause Guillain-Barré syndrome? We don’t know yet — but there’s minimal cause for concern
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) yesterday revealed there have been six reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Australia following the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. This is an autoimmune disorder, which causes muscle weakness, numbness and ... [Continue Reading]
COVID Arm: What It Is, How Long It Lasts
Title: COVID Arm: What It Is, How Long It LastsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/12/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Could a Vaccine Against Future Pandemics Be on the Way?
Title: Could a Vaccine Against Future Pandemics Be on the Way?Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/12/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Politically polarized brains share an intolerance of uncertainty
A new study on political polarization showed how an aversion to uncertainty is often associated with black-and-white political views. SOURCE: Top Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Do naturally high testosterone levels equal stronger female athletic performance? Not necessarily
Over the past few years, controversy has surrounded the World Athletics ruling that female hyperandrogenic athletes — female athletes with naturally high levels of testosterone — are banned from competing in certain track events. The controversy is ... [Continue Reading]
What is mucormycosis, the fungal infection affecting COVID patients in India?
ShutterstockThis week we’ve seen reports of an infection called mucormycosis, often termed “black fungus”, in patients with COVID, or who are recovering from COVID, in India. Fungal infections can be devastating. And in this case mucormycosis is ... [Continue Reading]
All COVID Infections Raise Odds for Lingering Symptoms
Title: All COVID Infections Raise Odds for Lingering SymptomsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/11/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/12/2021 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What is the Moderna COVID vaccine? Does it work, and is it safe?
Overnight, Boston-based pharmaceutical company Moderna announced a new supply agreement with Australia for 25 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine. The deal includes ten million doses against the original strain of the coronavirus to be delivered ... [Continue Reading]
Bears that mark more trees may be more successful in mating
Brown bears that are more inclined to grate and rub against trees have more offspring and more mates, according to a new study. The results suggest there might be a fitness component to the poorly understood behavior. SOURCE: Top Health News ... [Continue Reading]
Composing thoughts: mental handwriting produces brain activity that can be turned into text
NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded project could help people with paralysis to communicate. SOURCE: NIH News Release - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Vegetarian Diet Cuts Biomarkers, Fights Disease
Title: Vegetarian Diet Cuts Biomarkers, Fights DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/10/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/11/2021 12:00:00 AM SOURCE: MedicineNet Daily News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Should we vaccinate all returned travellers in hotel quarantine? It’s no magic fix but it could reduce risks
This week, a returned traveller who was quarantining in South Australia seems to have been infected with the virus during his stay, before testing positive once returning to Melbourne. It’s the latest in a long line of hotel quarantine leaks in ... [Continue Reading]
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