THURSDAY, Feb 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black people with hepatitis C develop liver cancer sooner than people in other racial groups and the cancer is often more aggressive, but current screening guidelines may not be broad enough to catch these cases early, according to a new study. Why? DespiteContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Modern technology has unraveled an ancient mystery about the death of an Egyptian king. Computed tomography (CT) scans of the mummified remains of Pharaoh Seqenenre Taa II, the Brave, revealed new details about his head injuries not previously found in examinations since hisContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Protective immune system antibodies that develop after being infected with COVID-19 last for at least a few months, a new study suggests. And reinfection does seem to be relatively rare. That could have big implications for public health and societies, including allowing peopleContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Golfing legend Tiger Woods was recovering in the hospital on Wednesday following a crash where his SUV flipped over in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday morning. “Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple legContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A steady sleep routine may do more than keep you well-rested: New research suggests that the more swings in your slumber schedule, the worse your mood and depression symptoms are likely to be. Researchers from Michigan Medicine followed the sleep patterns of internsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have identified more than 140,000 viruses that live in the human gut, including half that were previously unknown. The number and variety of viruses found in more than 28,000 gut microbiome samples gathered from different parts of the world are surprisingly high,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A number of new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive eye disease, are under development. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in older people. About 11 million Americans have AMD, which affects part of the eye that allows youContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As the new coronavirus vaccine rollout gathers speed, elevators will likely become a flash point for businesses hoping to reopen offices while sticking to social distancing. And a new computer simulation suggests that the usual “first-come, first-served” elevator routine is neither safe norContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One of the least understood effects of COVID-19 infection is “brain fog,” a kind of mental confusion that can take hold among seriously ill patients, sometimes lingering long after recovery. Now, a new study has spotted a possible neurological clue in the formContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Getting bitten by a dog or wild animal is frightening, especially for kids, but a new study may help relieve some of the worry about catching rabies. The rabies prevention treatment KEDRAB is safe and effective for patients 17 and younger, a groundbreakingContinue Reading