NIH’s Experimental Antibody Drug Prevents Malaria in Small Study
(Reuters) – An experimental monoclonal antibody developed at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) prevented malaria for up to nine months in volunteers exposed to the disease-causing parasite in a small trial, researchers reported on Wednesday in the New…
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Study finds worsening disparities among states in use of HIV-prevention drugs
States with low initial use of HIV-prevention drugs are continuing to fall behind in usage among people at risk for the disease, a new study finds. Researchers, clinicians and advocates had hoped that late-adopting states would see a surge in…
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UC Davis Health installs free sunscreen stations to provide skin protection for young and old
As we spend more time outdoors this summer, UC Davis Health is providing a free service to the community by installing 14 sunscreen stations at parks, pools and other locations in the Davis and Roseville areas. Free sunscreen stations like…
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CDC: Kids’ long COVID often involves fatigue, headache
Former acting CDC director says to prepare for more school closures this year Richard Besser tells ‘Your World’ that he thinks ‘there are settings where requiring vaccination makes a lot of sense.’ Children experiencing lingering symptoms weeks to months after…
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Target Has Adorable Matching Family Pajamas for Halloween & They're Available Now
Halloween is all about dressing up! While we love the traditional Halloween costuming and trick-or-treating that happens later this year, if you have a younger family, heading out into the streets with little ones who are just learning to walk…
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AK Treatments: Study Reviews Long-Term Efficacy Data
The four most effective treatments for long-term clearance of actinic keratosis (AK) are photodynamic therapy with aminolevulinate (ALA-PDT); imiquimod, 5%; photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate (MAL-PDT); and cryosurgery, results from a systemic review and meta-analysis suggest. To date, many studies have reported…
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San Francisco mandates proof of vaccination when indoors
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco will require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for a number of indoor activities such as visiting restaurants, bars and gyms. A city supervisor confirmed the new mandate shortly before Mayor London Breed was scheduled…
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Continuous Corticosteroids Best for Mild, Well-Controlled, Asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are recommended as a first-line treatment for asthma, but many clinicians are challenged to determine whether patients with mild, well-controlled asthma should continue or discontinue their ICS treatment. Previous research suggests that for patients with mild asthma,…
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This Is The Best Dog Breed For Your Zodiac Sign
While astrology may not exactly be a science, per se, it’s surprising how many insights it can actually offer into our personalities. You know who else is great at letting us get in touch with our true selves, or at…
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Providing vitamins to women who mainly eat polished white rice can boost infant health
Polished white rice is a staple of diets in Southeast Asia, which poses a serious public health problem because the grain has been stripped of its vitamins and minerals during processing, according to new research by UO scientists. White rice…
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