It has recently been described that infection by some enteroviruses—a genus of viruses that commonly cause diseases of varying severity—could potentially trigger diabetes, although its direct effect ‘in vivo’ as well as its mechanism of action at the molecular level…
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What will convince Americans to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
(HealthDay)—Promoting any emerging COVID-19 vaccine to a skeptical public could be tough. But a new survey finds vaccine uptake might rise if the shot is promoted by medical experts, not politicians, and if it’s been proven safe and effective through…
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Researchers test a comprehensive model intervention to reduce opioid overdose deaths in hard-hit communities
National Institutes of Health and other federal leaders outlined their vision for a groundbreaking study that will aim to address gaps in reaching communities most heavily affected by the opioid epidemic with proven, evidence-based interventions for opioid use disorder (OUD)….
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COVID-19 masks FAQ: How can cloth stop a tiny virus? What’s the best fabric? Do they protect the wearer?
Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of an imperfect mask has the potential to make a big difference in transmission of the virus. We started reading the…
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Peloton Just Issued a Recall Affecting 27,000 Bikes After 16 People Reported Injuries
If you bought a Peloton bike during that time frame and have never replaced your pedals, you can identify them by the Peloton logo and the word "PELOTON" molded into the pedal body. The PR70P pedal also has an orange…
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What San Diego’s Hepatitis A outbreak can teach us during COVID-19
In an age when many people get their news from social media, ensuring health information is communicated accurately and understood clearly is critical, especially during infectious disease outbreaks. When the San Diego region experienced a hepatitis A outbreak in 2017…
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New 3-D model of a DNA-regulating complex in human cells provides cancer clues
Scientists have created an unprecedented 3-dimensional structural model of a key molecular “machine” known as the BAF complex, which modifies DNA architecture and is frequently mutated in cancer and some other diseases. The researchers, led by Cigall Kadoch, Ph.D., of…
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Two drinks a week in early pregnancy could stunt a baby's brain
Two drinks a week in early pregnancy could stunt a baby’s brain, scientists warn Just two drinks a week in early pregnancy can stunt a baby’s brain development Alcohol raises the risk of children suffering with anxiety and depression later…
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Trump’s COVID case could be entering a crucial stage
Early in the morning on October 2, President Donald Trump tweeted that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Only 33 days away from a highly contentious election, the diagnosis plunged the nation into uncertainty. Doctors, scientists and pundits quickly began speculating…
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Woman dismissed as 'hysterical' had a second womb set for period blood explosion
When student Madeleine Janes, now 21, began to experience excruciating stomach pains in August 2015, doctors told her she was just constipated. But her symptoms, which kept her up at night as the pain was so intense she couldn’t sleep,…
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