Immune system variation can predict severe COVID-19 outcomes
The differing immune system responses of patients with COVID-19 can help predict who will experience moderate and severe consequences of disease, according to a new study by Yale researchers published July 27 in the journal Nature. The findings may help…
Read MoreRisk factors provide targets for preventing Alzheimer disease
(HealthDay)—Ten risk factors should be targeted to prevent Alzheimer disease, according to a review published online July 20 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Jin-Tai Yu, M.D., Ph.D., from Shanghai Medical College at Fudan University, and colleagues conducted…
Read MoreNovel label-free imaging technique brings out the inner light within T cells
T cells are the immune soldiers at the frontlines of the battle with infiltrating pathogens that seek to cause disease. A new study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering describes a novel label-free imaging technique that can differentiate active T cells…
Read MoreBrain cell types identified that may push males to fight and have sex
Two groups of nerve cells may serve as “on-off switches” for male mating and aggression, suggests a new study in rodents. These neurons appear to send signals between two parts of the brain—the back tip, or posterior, of the amygdala…
Read MoreDrug target for aggressive breast cancer found
A team of British and American scientists have discovered a way to slow the growth of breast cancer stem cells in the lab. The study led by Dr. Bruno Simões and Professor Rob Clarke from The University of Manchester could…
Read MoreUp to 25,000 Euro! Pensioner-Couple-sensitive to a monetary penalty due to Corona-infringement threatens
Peter (81) and Lydia Schultz (65) from Kerksen on the lower Rhine, a sensitive monetary penalty. Because the seniors, as every year, went for a few months in your second home on the island of Rügen, you have to pay…
Read MoreHeart attack warning – how your fingernails could reveal your risk of deadly heart disease
Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies that require immediate attention from a doctor. You could be at risk of a deadly heart attack – or myocardial infarction – if you find an unusual change to your fingernails, it’s been claimed….
Read MoreYoung adults majority of new virus cases in Canada
Canadians under the age of 39 make up a clear majority of new cases of COVID-19 in Canada, health authorities said Sunday, warning young adults they are not “invincible” against the disease. “Recent national surveillance data show that young adults…
Read MoreStomach cancer symptoms: The warning sign to look for when you go to the toilet
General surgeon Dr Kevin El-Hayek recognises that early stomach cancer symptoms can easily be overlooked. In addition, the warning signs could be confused with gastrointestinal disorders. Here’s one thing to look out for in the toilet. When rushing off to…
Read MoreI self-harmed for years but moving in with a carer saved my life
When I was 23, I was sent to a private psychiatric hospital, where I lived permanently for four and a half years. Having been abused as a child, I had mental health problems that became so severe I started self-harming….
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