Feeling stiff and achy? You might want to pay attention to your body‘s fascia
Known as the body’s cling film, fascia is found everywhere. But what is it, and how do you look after it? People talk so much about the impact of movement on our muscles, bones and organs, but have you ever…
Read MoreImmune modulator drugs for COVID-19 focus of major NIH clinical trial
One of the most vexing aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the novel coronavirus’s ability to turn the body’s immune system against the body. After the virus has been cleared from the body, the immune system sometimes continues to hurtle…
Read MoreImmunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery
Until now, it was unclear whether a survived SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 leads to a persistent immunological memory and thus can protect against a new infection. Several studies had shown that SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies are only detectable for a few…
Read MoreMillions of people are on treatment for HIV: Why are so many still dying?
Twenty years ago, treatment for HIV was a rare luxury in South Africa. Exorbitant costs and President Thabo Mbeki’s government’s fierce opposition to providing antiretroviral treatment (ART) kept it out of the public sector. They were terrible days. Many lives…
Read MoreVirus evolution could undermine a COVID-19 vaccine—but this can be stopped
The first drug against HIV brought dying patients back from the brink. But as excited doctors raced to get the miracle drug to new patients, the miracle melted away. In each and every patient, the drug only worked only for…
Read MoreLaparoscopic resection may be an option for CRC liver metastases
(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have resectable liver metastases, survival outcomes at five years do not differ significantly for treatment with laparoscopic versus open liver resection, according to a study published online Nov. 17 in the Annals of…
Read MorePump Rules’ Katie: Yes, Tom and I Are Trying for a Baby Too
The Vanderpump Rules baby boom may not be over just yet! Katie Maloney confirmed that she and Tom Schwartz hope to start a family like many of their costars. ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast’s Baby Bump Photos The “You’re Gonna Love Me”…
Read MoreToolkit to engage patients and families significantly reduced falls and injuries
Falls are the leading cause of preventable injury, and while many strategies have been developed to try to stop them and their resultant injuries, they remain a persistent problem. Research by Brigham and Women’s Hospital senior nurse scientist Patricia C….
Read MoreSleep loss may disrupt the brain's ability to ‘unlearn’ fear
A study reveals how getting less sleep than normal may impair the brain’s capacity to regulate fear. The finding helps explain why frequent sleep disturbances make people more prone to anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sleep plays a crucial…
Read MoreAn acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce hypertension
An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure, as shown by a study carried out by the Cardiovascular Physiopathology research group at the Physiology Department of the University of Seville. Furthermore, their work shows that acebuche oil has a…
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