New index tracks US state progress on promoting the health and well-being of older populations for the first time
U.S. states vary widely in how well they are adapting to their aging populations, according to a new Milbank Quarterly article that ranks states based on an index measuring societal aging. The index tracks state support for successful aging at…
Read MoreDo babies cry in the womb?
Beginning in the second trimester of pregnancy, an expecting parent may feel their unborn baby kicking, rolling over and even hiccuping. But is it known whether babies can start crying before they’re born? Although pregnant people can’t feel this movement,…
Read MoreDelaying second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine produces stronger immune response
The first peer-reviewed study in North America examining the timing between the first and second doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines shows that a longer dose interval leads to a stronger immune response. The study is funded by the Government of…
Read MoreCovid: Omicron poses ‘2.4 times higher’ risk of reinfection – new study
Omicron: 'More breakthrough infections' says South African doctor 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 understanding….
Read MoreHow often should you replace your toothbrush? Almost half of Brits arent doing it enough
Queen of Clean reveals how she cleans her toothbrush 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 MoreAre fasting-mimicking diets the future of cancer treatment?
A recent study investigated the safety, tolerability, and metabolic- and immune-related effects of fasting-mimicking diets (FMDs) in participants with cancer. The results demonstrated that metabolic and immune changes were consistent with improved cancer outcomes, but they did not prove effectiveness….
Read MoreWHO’s Tedros Warns Against Overreaction to Omicron
GENEVA (Reuters) – The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Tuesday that some countries were introducing blanket measures against the Omicron coronavirus variant that may not be necessary and penalised African nations unfairly. “I well understand…
Read MoreCOVID vaccine mandates in US: Where do they stand now?
Mitch McConnell touts courts for halting vaccine mandate, warns government shutdown would create ‘uncertainty’ The Senate minority leader appeared exclusively on ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the government mandate, expressing his optimism in avoiding a government shutdown. What’s the status of…
Read MoreMore than 40 percent of all adults now overweight, report finds
The fight against obesity and undernourishment stalled during the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 40 percent of adults now obese or overweight, the world’s leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition has found. The 2021 Global Nutrition Report (GNR),…
Read MoreRituximab Trumps Natalizumab in MS Relapse
Rituximab (Rituxan) provides consistently better relapse outcomes than natalizumab (Tysabri) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research suggests. Findings from a real-world “comparative effectiveness study,” showed relative risk for 2 years of relapse freedom in patients treated with natalizumab…
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