More than 4 million. That’s how many people have been killed by COVID-19 globally as of Thursday. At least, that’s the officially reported number. As SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, continues to spread, it is mutating. It is those…
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Russia warns of explosive virus surge
Russia warned on Wednesday of an “explosive” spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in the country that was made worse by a sluggish vaccination campaign leading to rapidly rising infections and deaths. Citing increases in cases of coronavirus in all…
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Lowering the cost of heart cell therapies
Suffering from the number one cause of death, patients with heart disease are in desperate need of new therapies. However, these new therapies rely on research using heart cells, which are not easy to access. In response, many scientists are…
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More than half of people with asthma arent seeing a specialist
Among Americans with severe asthma, less than half see a specialist to manage their condition, new research shows. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends patients with severe asthma be referred to a specialist for evaluation and care….
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UK citizens of South Asian heritage most likely minority ethnic group to choose COVID vaccination
People of South Asian origin are the most likely of all Britain’s minority ethnic communities to agree to COVID-19 vaccination—the safest way to reach population immunity, a new study reveals. In the first survey focussing on the UK’s Black and…
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Healthy levels of vitamin D may boost breast cancer outcomes
Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D—the “sunshine vitamin”—at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest “an ongoing benefit for…
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Adam Levine Showed Off One of the Workouts He Uses to Stay Fit at 42
Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine has been putting in some serious effort when it comes to building his core strength, according to his trainer Austin Pohlen, who just shared a highlight reel from one of the musician’s workouts on Instagram….
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A history of blood clots is not usually any reason to avoid the AstraZeneca vaccine
As hematologists, we look after many patients who have had blood clots in the past or take blood thinners. They often ask: “should I have the AstraZeneca vaccine?” The answer is usually a definitive “yes.” The blood clots we’ve seen…
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This Is The Amount Of Salt You Should Really Be Eating
Salt can get a bad rap. Following the “low sodium” craze, many consumers are suspicious of adding salt to their dishes. But now, more people are warming up to the idea of sprinkling a little more onto their food. Indeed,…
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Weak brain waves may warn of age-related neurodegenerative disease
Weakened electrical signals in the brain may be an early warning sign of age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a study published today in eLife. The findings hint at new ways to identify early on patients who may…
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