Nurses, nonprofits, others take vaccine to homebound people
SAN FRANCISCO — For months, Victoria McAllister searched online to make a vaccination appointment. Unlike other people who can hop into a car, though, she has ruptured discs that could slice her spinal cord if she hits a pothole or…
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Study shows new obesity treatment semaglutide causes similar weight loss across different age groups
The STEP trials published over the past year have established the efficacy and safety of semaglutide in treating patients with obesity. A new study analysing the effects of this treatment in different age groups presented at this year’s European Congress…
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Researchers use ultrasound to reduce COVID-19-related inflammation
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have begun a pilot clinical trial to test the efficacy of using ultrasound to stimulate the spleen and reduce COVID-19-related inflammation, decreasing the length of hospital stays. "It's a pilot…
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Remember Julia Gillard's Iconic Misogyny Speech? It's Making The Rounds Online Again
It was an iconic moment in Parliament. The moment then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed then Opposition leader Tony Abbott, and called out his sexist behaviour on national television. Not only did she call Abbot out as a hypocrite, “the Leader…
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Virus Might Insert Genetic Fragments Into Patients’ Genetic Code
(Reuters) – A controversial new paper based on laboratory experiments suggests a possible explanation for why some COVID-19 survivors still test positive on viral RNA tests months later: Small fragments of genetic instructions from the coronavirus might get integrated into…
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Ad Campaign Critical of Japan’s Coronavirus Response Makes Waves
TOKYO (Reuters) – A newspaper ad criticising the Japanese government’s response to the nation’s fourth pandemic wave was widely shared on social media on Tuesday as public concerns mount over COVID-19 and official plans to host the Olympics, now just…
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CDC panel clears way to COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. adolescents
(Reuters) -U.S. states are set to begin using the vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE to inoculate younger adolescents against COVID-19 after advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) backed the plan in a unanimous…
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Busy Philipps: People 'Don't Have to Understand' My Child Birdie's Pronouns
Being there for Birdie. Busy Philipps opened up about how she’s supporting her 12-year-old child after their decision to go by they/them pronouns. Parents With Pride! Waka Flocka and More Celebs Supporting Their LGBTQ Kids “My mom is older and…
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Not Every Full-Thickness Macular Hole Needs Surgical Repair
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Some full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) can close without surgery, according to a new case series. “We found that small holes – under 200 microns in diameter – can close within a few months, traumatic macular…
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Study describes differences between mutation profile of acral nevi and acral melanoma
Melanocytic nevi, or moles, are nonmalignant growths that arise from pigment producing cells of the skin. They are mostly found in sun-exposed areas; however, they also can be found in sun-protected areas, such as the palms, soles of feet and…
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