FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters
New COVID boosters that target the fast-spreading Omicron strains of the virus are rolling out this week, with the CDC recommending these so-called bivalent mRNA shots for Americans 12 and older. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the…
Read MoreViolence is common and increasing in pandemic-era California
Violence is on the rise in California, with significant increases observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest annual report from the California Study on Violence Experiences across the Lifespan (CalVEX). Led by researchers at University of California San…
Read MoreOlivia Munn Admits She's in a 'Teething Tunnel Nightmare'
First-time mom Olivia Munn is experiencing all the joys and struggles that come with motherhood. Munn just revealed that her 9-month-old son Malcolm, who she shares with boyfriend John Mulaney, is in the middle of teething — and she admits…
Read MorePreventive malaria treatment is a cost-effective strategy for saving young lives
Young children in sub-Saharan Africa often become severely anaemic as consequence of a malaria infection. Treating them requires blood transfusions and they must stay hospitalized for several days. They are at a relatively high risk of dying during treatment, but…
Read MoreThe ‘powerful’ supplement that could boost your immune system
This Morning: Dr Chris on how to boost the immune system We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
Read MorePrecision physical activity prescriptions improve survival in colon cancer
Physical activity may be associated with improved outcomes for patients undergoing postoperative treatment for Stage III colon cancer. A new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, assessed 1,696 patients who had undergone surgery…
Read MoreLarge US study confirms that mRNA boosters extend COVID-19 protection but wane over time
A nationwide U.S. study of more than 893,000 adults provides solid evidence confirming that mRNA booster immunizations extend protection against moderate and severe COVID for four to five months. These findings, published in The BMJ, provide a more complete understanding…
Read MoreDoctor and patient in consultation: Who interrupts whom (and is that bad)?
During a patient’s consultation with a general practitioner (GP), physicians and patients can interrupt each other. Those interruptions are often considered as pushy actions of (male) doctors that hinder patients. Linguist Ilona Plug discovered that interruptions can actually benefit the…
Read MoreMenopause ‘trigger’ for hot flushes includes chocolate
Menopause: Essity reveals some of the 62 common symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreFasting-mimicking diet reduces signs of dementia in mice
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in mice genetically engineered to develop the illness, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study. The study appeared in Cell Reports on Sept….
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