Justin Hartley's time in quarantine did not go as planned. While appearing on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday, the 43-year-old This Is Us star recalled the muscle injury he sustained while working out at his home gym during the…
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Study identifies more genes that are likely behind psoriasis and eczema
A Swedish study has identified 17 new genes that could be targeted for treatment of psoriasis and eczema, two common hereditary skin diseases with no cure. Pelin Sahlén, senior lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, says that the combined…
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Common diabetes drugs may prevent Parkinson’s
Elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease among people with type 2 diabetes appears to be reduced by some medications used to treat their diabetes, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The researchers are testing one of the drugs, called…
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Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times
The uncertainties surrounding parents right now can feel unmooring. Questions arise, like “Will my child be able to return to school? Are they becoming socially isolated? How will this impact their future?” Michael Nakkula, chair of the Human Development and…
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Study focuses on new insights into a potential target for autoimmune disease
Immune response is a balancing act: Too much can lead to inflammatory or autoimmune disease; too little could lead to a serious infection. Regulatory T cells, or Tregs, are important players in striking this balance, acting as “brakes” on the…
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COVID-19 and Dementia: Why Socializing Safely Is Vital for Senior Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors are finding themselves more isolated. While social distancing may be reducing their risk of COVID-19, it may also be putting their health at risk in other ways. Researchers have found that social interaction plays…
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Giving up on virus control ‘dangerous’: WHO chief
The World Health Organization chief warned Monday that abandoning efforts to control the coronavirus pandemic, as suggested by a top US official, was “dangerous”, urging countries not to “give up”. “We must not give up,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a…
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Racial, socioeconomic disparities in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer treatment
A new study shows that Black individuals with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy for their disease compared to white and other racial groups. Led by researchers at Boston Medical Center, the results indicate that…
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NICU babies celebrate Halloween in adorable fashion
Fox News Flash top headlines for October 26 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. No tricks here, just adorable little treats. The NICU team handmade the costumes. (Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare) Staff at one…
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Cell-free DNA provides a dynamic window into health
Short fragments of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) that circulate in blood, urine, and other biofluids can offer an information-rich window into human physiology and disease. By looking at the methylation markers of cfDNA, researchers can identify the tissue from which the…
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