Study finds surprising similarities in COVID-19 mortality rates between certain U.S. states and Canadian provinces
While the overall mortality rates -; the number of deaths per 100,000 people -; during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic were higher in the United States compared to Canada, a new study at the University of Missouri finds…
Read MoreAstraZeneca to Stop Developing Crohns Disease Drug
(Reuters) – British drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Thursday it would stop developing its drug brazikumab to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The company said the discontinuation was due to a delay in the drug’s development…
Read MoreDobbs decision now a factor in med school residency picks
When Rose Al Abosy began weighing which obstetrics and gynecology residencies to apply to, she spoke to advisers, considered programs’ academics and evaluated how state laws would affect her ability to train in providing abortions. The Boston University Medical School…
Read MoreTeen Pregnancy Rates Are the Lowest They've Ever Been in the U.S.
If you’re a parent of a highschooler, you might breathe a sigh of relief right now. A new report by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics found that the rate of teen pregnancy and birth has dipped to historically…
Read MoreNo need to avoid exercise after prolapse surgery, study finds
It may not be necessary for people who have prolapse surgery for pelvic floor disorders to wait to get started exercising again. A new study challenges standard restrictions, finding that those who resume exercising soon after the procedure do just…
Read MoreJessica Biel Says Thinking About Her Sons Going Through Puberty Is 'Terrifying' & Same
Jessica Biel spent a lot of time around teens while executive producing her hit show, Cruel Summer (season 2 premieres on Monday! — and it’s made her think about her own life. Namely, what it will be like when her…
Read MoreAI-driven biomarker predicts optimum length of treatment for prostate cancer
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Read MoreESPG extends lease with anchor tenant in Science Park “Lab City” until 2033
The European Science Park Group (ESPG), a real estate company specialising in science parks, has extended the lease agreement with the anchor tenant of the Science Park “Lab City” in Neu-Ulm until 31 December 2033. The tenant is a market-leading…
Read MorePain in two areas when breathing could indicate lung cancer
Lung cancer: Dr Amir describes the symptoms in February Lung cancer is the most deadly form of cancer in the UK, accounting for almost 35,000 deaths every year. However, it is only the third most prevalent, behind breast and prostate…
Read MoreExperts find remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded inside reef-building corals
An international team of marine biologists has discovered the remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded in the DNA of symbiotic organisms living inside reef-building corals. The RNA fragments are from viruses that infected the symbionts as long ago as 160…
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