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Study reveals main target of SARS-CoV-2 in brain and describes effects of virus on nervous system
Research by groups at the University of São Paulo and the State University of Campinas combined MRI scans of the…
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Abortion info fight targets university but affects far more
Rebeca Castro, of Fruitland, sings and dances to a Christian praise song during an anti-abortion celebration for the overturn of…
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Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US
A physician assistant prepares a syringe with the monkeypox vaccine for a patient during a vaccination clinic Friday, Aug. 19,…
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Long Covid remains a mystery, though theories are emerging
Nearly 145 million people globally had at least one long Covid symptom in 2020-21. Millions of people around the world…
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Study advances knowledge of role of brain pathology and cognitive fatigue in multiple sclerosis
This study was conducted using the latest neuroimaging techniques at the Ortenzio Center, which is dedicated solely to rehabilitation research.…
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Why has my cold dragged on so long? And how do I know when it’s morphed into something more serious?
Common colds are caused by viruses. There are no effective cures, and antibiotics do not work on viruses, so treatment…
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Five steps to stop Ebola spreading in East Africa: A frontline expert advises
Ebola virus. Credit: NIAID The biggest Ebola outbreak in human history happened in West Africa from 2014 to 2015. I…
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Viral infections including COVID are among the important causes of dementia. One more reason to consider vaccination
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain With more of us living into old age than at any other time, dementia is increasing…
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Seizures more common after venous stroke
Computed tomography imaging findings in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis. A: Axial view, non-contrast. Left temporal lobe venous infarction (right…
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Researchers develop non-invasive blood glucose monitoring process
A new non-invasive blood glucose monitoring process is in development. Credit: Kennesaw State University As a child, Maria Valero witnessed…
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After a jump in maternal mortality for Hispanic women, a search for answers
The COVID-19 pandemic produced no shortage of somber statistics. But for people who care about women’s health, one number about…
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More than half of hepatitis A outbreak cases in persons reporting drug use
Hepatitis A outbreaks frequently occur in drug users and in people reporting homelessness, according to research published in the Sept.…
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Experts urge UK government to keep focus on leveling-up health
Graphical Abstract: A practical, evidence-based framework to leveling up health. Credit: Public Health in Practice (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100322 Experts are…
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Super ager brains contain ‘super neurons’
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Neurons in an area of the brain responsible for memory (known as the entorhinal cortex) were…
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Cancer deaths due to COVID-19 explored in March to December 2020
From March to December 2020, more than 16,500 deaths occurred in cancer patients with complications of COVID-19, according to a…
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Researchers develop a new surgical training model for fluorescence-guided cancer surgery using konjac jelly
The surgical training model made of konjac, before (left) and after (right) the tumor resection.The tumor is visualized under near-infrared…
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New study shows people with glaucoma are at significant risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A large, nationwide study from Taiwan shows that people with a specific type of glaucoma, called…
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Ebola deaths in Uganda climb to seven
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in Uganda has risen to seven, the health ministry…
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US outlines plan for long-term baby formula imports
Only a few scoops are left in a mother’s next to last can of baby formula in Laurel, Md., on…
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Nationwide cohort study reveals the features and outcomes of fulminant myocarditis
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the myocardium often caused by viral infections or autoimmune disorders.…
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Health and social services should be designed to be sensitive to people’s shame, experts urge
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Health and social services should be designed to be more sensitive to the shame felt by…
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Long-term study supports link between inflammation and cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems for…
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Human Brain Project researchers identify new marker of ALS outcome
Equipment used in the study. Credit: Arianna Polverino, University Parthenope, Naples A study by Human Brain Project (HBP) researchers has…
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Listeria outbreak linked to brie cheese sold under Lidl, Trader Joe’s brands
Brie cheese sold under the brand of popular grocery chains Lidl and Trader Joe’s has been linked to an outbreak…
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It doesn’t matter if your surgeon’s a man or woman
It doesn’t matter if your surgeon’s a man or woman: Study finds gender has no impact on risks of death…
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How fat is YOUR US state? Map shows 40% of people in West Virginia and Kentucky are obese
More than four in 10 adults are obese in Kentucky and West Virginia as rates soared across the US, new…
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After Ian’s destruction: How to safely enter, clean flood-damaged homes
The devastation left by one of the strongest hurricanes to hit Florida in years is immense. But residents flooded out…
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Ageing test: Company offers £170 saliva test that reckons it can tell you how quickly you’re ageing
After two-and-a-half years of lockdowns, wars and political crises, Britons can’t be blamed for feeling like they’ve aged more than…
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Did the Covid jab make a famous doctor’s cancer WORSE?
A top doctor has spoken out over concerns that his cancer progressed after having a third dose of the Pfizer…
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How ‘harmful’ chest-binders – are being sold to girls wanting to change gender on Amazon
Controversial chest-binders — which can dangerously compress breasts — are being sold with no warnings on Amazon, MailOnline can reveal. …
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Non-compressible hemostatic materials: Design strategies, formulations, and challenges
The hemorrhage control materials can be divided into four main categories: sponges/foams, sealants/adhesives, microparticles/powders, and platelet mimics. Their design is…
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Suicide rates rose in 2021 during second year of pandemic reversing years of decline
Suicide rates rose 4% in 2021 during second year of pandemic reversing years of decline — with equivalent of one…
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Weed killer detected in Australian urine samples
Graphical abstract. Credit: Science of The Total Environment (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157585 Dr. Sarit Kaserzon and Ph.D. candidate Garth Campbell from…
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Mouse study suggests genetics of longevity are influenced by both gender and age
Genetic analyses in UM-HET3 mice used in the Interventions Testing Program highlight sex- and age-specific longevity loci. Body weight associates…
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Attachment insecurity may be detrimental to the sexual well-being of long-term couples
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain What motivates people in long-term relationships to have sex and how do those motives affect the…
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Running the London Marathon without training could be possible, experts reveal
Running a marathon is, without question, one of the single greatest feats of human endurance. Athletes face aching muscles, dehydration,…
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Cancer cells adopt hitherto unknown state to facilitate metastasis
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The ancient Egyptians, as described in the Ebers Papyrus, already knew that palpation—feeling for hardened lumps—can…
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New NHS hospitals might have to be built for single patient rooms only
New NHS hospitals could be built without wards, it was claimed today. Patients may instead be housed in their own…
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Young woman compared to Buzz Lightyear due to her very strong jawline
Pregnant woman is cruelly compared to Lord Farquaad and Buzz Lightyear because of her very strong jawline – but she’d…
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More than a THIRD of children have NOT had both MMR jabs in parts of England
Four in 10 children have not had a key childhood vaccine in parts of England, prompting worried health chiefs to…
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Race and ethnicity influence end-of-life care for Medicare patients with dementia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers have known that race and ethnicity play a role in the intensity of medical care…
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Reversing lung fibrosis in scleroderma requires an increase in antifibrotic proteins
Immunofluorescence images showing healthy (left) and scleroderma (right) lung. The scleroderma lung shows reduced levels of Cathepsin L (green) and…
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ALS drug wins FDA approval despite questionable data
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval Thursday, a long-sought victory for patients…
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Legal marijuana, but Uruguayans still prefer black market
A marijuana plant at a cannabis growing and consuming club in Montevideo, Uruguay. Uruguay was a pioneer in the legalization…
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Indonesia approves first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Indonesia has approved its first locally developed Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, the head of the…
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Ensuring diverse participation in Alzheimer’s clinical trial participants
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Enrolling representative populations in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease is critical for finding treatments that will…
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Acute respiratory illness due to EV-D68 increased in late summer 2022
In late summer 2022, for children and adolescents, there was an increase in acute respiratory illness (ARI) resulting from enterovirus…
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Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger…
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Combined oral contraceptives don’t increase the risk of macromastia in young women
Breast symptoms in participants with macromastia by combined oral contraceptive use. Credit: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2022). DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009513 Combined…
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More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers, study finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study explored whether adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diet and physical…
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