Voters Back Rights for Elderly Visits, Eating, and Clean Air
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. New rights to gather in worship and visit loved ones in nursing homes won overwhelming approval in Texas as voters pushed back against pandemic restrictions enacted…
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German COVID infection rate at new high as vaccinations slow
Germany’s coronavirus infection rate climbed to its highest recorded level yet on Monday as what officials have called a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” gathers pace. The national disease control center, the Robert Koch Institute, said the country has seen 201.1…
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High cholesterol symptoms: Dangerously high levels could cause a silent heart attack
Dr Chris reveals how eyes can indicate high cholesterol levels 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…
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Black Americans still at higher risk for heart trouble
Black Americans have been persistently hard-hit with heart disease risk factors for the past 20 years—and social issues like unemployment and low income account for a good deal of it, a new study finds. Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease…
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Gout diet: The breakfast drink that could reduce your risk of uric acid build-up
BBC Breakfast: Charlie Stayt reveals in 2014 that he had gout 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…
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England Sees Record COVID Prevalence in October
LONDON (Reuters) – COVID-19 prevalence in England rose to its highest level on record in October, Imperial College London said on Thursday, led by a high numbers of cases in children and a surge in the south-west of the country….
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Researchers find new treatment for HPV-associated oral cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cancer leads to excellent disease control and fewer side effects, compared to standard treatment. The new treatment employs minimally invasive surgery and half the standard…
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Lung cancer symptoms: Two signs on your eyes – ‘see your doctor right away’
Dr Chris discusses CT scans detecting lung cancer 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….
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White House Gives Federal Contractors Leeway on Vaccine Mandate
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Federal contractors can use their discretion in deciding how to handle employees who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new guidance released by the…
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Stress pathway involving beta-adrenergic receptors fuels tumor growth
Stress can have a significant negative effect on health, but our understanding of how stress impacts the development and progression of cancer is just beginning. A team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified an important mechanism by which…
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