What's a toothpaste commercial without a pristine toothbrush and a plump swish of toothpaste across the top of the bristles? Well, get ready to have your mind blown: The amount of toothpaste we should actually be using on our teeth…
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Study shows similar antibody response to key SARS-CoV-2 ‘spike’ protein in COVID-19
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 are similar in COVID-19 patients with and without diabetes, and thus are unlikely to be responsible for the…
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Severe COVID-19 infection linked to overactive immune cells
Samples from the lungs of patients show a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases. When infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, many people experience mild and moderate symptoms, but for some people infection can be…
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Exercise intensity not linked to mortality risk in older adults, finds trial
Exercise intensity appears to make no difference to risk of mortality among older adults, suggests a randomised controlled trial from Norway published by The BMJ today. Physical activity has been highlighted as one of the most important actions people of…
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Plan Ahead to Keep Halloween Safe for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 — This Halloween may be especially challenging for parents of children with asthma and allergies, as they also have to guard against COVID-19. “Every year we send out tips on how to keep your kids with…
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Trump to Be Released From Hospital After 3 Days of COVID-19 Treatment
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2020 — After being treated for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for three days, President Donald Trump said Monday afternoon he will be released from the hospital Monday evening. He tweeted about his impending…
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Trauma experts aim to reduce deaths by providing blood-clotting agent
Severely injured trauma patients who received a blood-clotting drug before arriving at the hospital had a better chance of surviving than those who didn’t, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The results will be…
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Has working from home left you working longer hours? Here’s how to get things under control
According to a new study, the average UK worker has put in an extra 59 hours of work (the equivalent of seven days) over the last five months. It’s strange to think how much has changed in 2020 when it…
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Researchers demonstrate how changing the stem cell response to inflammation may reverse periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a serious infection that affects nearly 50 percent of Americans aged 30 years and older. If left unchecked, periodontal disease can destroy the jawbone and lead to tooth loss. The disease is…
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AHA News: People in Poor Heart Health More Likely to Give Their Doctors Low Marks
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — People with poor heart health have worse perceptions of their patient-doctor relationship, according to a new study that also found overall cardiovascular health is worsening in the U.S. The research, published…
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