Study: Virus, restrictions increase mental health risks for nursing home caregivers
No matter one’s age, race, gender, socioeconomic status or political party, COVID-19 has impacted everyone at some level. That impact has been especially palpable for the approximately 1.3 million elderly Americans who reside in the country’s 15,600 nursing homes. Inside…
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DNAM-1 receptor could be used as new molecular target for treating autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases occur when an individual's immune system fights their own body as if it was a foreign invader. However, in healthy people, these responses are prevented by a process known as immune tolerance. Many complex biological mechanisms maintain the…
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In Conversation: The latest in sleep medicine and research
Sleep and health are intricately linked. We discussed COVID-19, sleep trackers, and the interplay between the immune system and sleep in a conversation with three sleep professionals. Many of us are not getting the recommended amount of sleep each night….
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Eating Disorders Among Teens Have Risen During COVID-19: What Parents Can Do
Researchers say eating disorders among teens, especially young girls, have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. They say the stress of the pandemic combined with social media and being stuck at home are among the contributing factors. Experts advise parents to…
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Novel IL-6 Antibody Slashes CRP up to 92% in High-risk ASCVD
Inhibition of interleukin (IL)-6 with ziltivekimab reduces multiple biomarkers of inflammation and thrombosis in patients at high atherosclerotic risk with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and elevated C-reactive protein, results of the phase 2 RESCUE trial show. At 12…
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Judge raises doubts ahead of hearing on Bayer's $2 billion Roundup settlement deal
FILE PHOTO: Bayer unit Monsanto Co’s Roundup is shown for sale in Encinitas, California, U.S., June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo(Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday questioned why he should approve a $2 billion proposal by Bayer AG that…
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India Says ‘Minuscule’ Clotting Cases After AstraZeneca Vaccine
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India has found 26 suspected cases of bleeding and clotting among recipients of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the health ministry said on Monday, describing the risk as “minuscule” out of the 164 million doses administered. Some countries…
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Future Family of 5! Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brian Hallisay Expecting 3rd Child
Adding another baby to her brood! Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant with her and husband Brian Hallisay’s third child. Christina Perri and More Celebs Announcing Pregnancies in 2020 “Oh baby!” the actress, 42, captioned her Tuesday, May 18, Instagram reveal….
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High blood pressure: Three surprising foods to lower readings and reduce hypertension risk
Blood pressure: Expert reveals health benefits of tomato juice When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains…
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Study shows racial differences in personal care product use, may lead to health inequities
A large survey of women in California shows significant racial and ethnic differences in the types of personal care products women use on a daily basis. Because many personal care products contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like parabens and phthalates…
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