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Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently evolved region of the ‘dark genome’
Scientists investigating the DNA outside our genes—the ‘dark genome’—have discovered recently evolved regions that code for…
Tobacco-style health campaigns needed to spell out ultra processed food harms
Tobacco-style public health campaigns are needed to spell out the full extent of the harms of…
New model helps prevent high blood pressure in early stage
Researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently…
London declares ‘major incident’ over Omicron spread
London mayor Sadiq Khan on Saturday declared a “major incident” in the British capital due to…
Omicron COVID variant ‘dominant’ in France from start of 2022: PM
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday likened the spread of the Omicron variant in Europe…
Recalled noncalcified lesions: ultrasound vs. ultrasound plus mammography
According to an article in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), radiologists should consider performing ultrasound…
Are rocket scientists and brain surgeons really smarter than everyone else?
Rocket scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population, suggests a study in…
Machine learning predicts risk of death in patients with suspected or known heart disease
A novel artificial intelligence score provides a more accurate forecast of the likelihood of patients with…
Drugmakers singling out US for inflation-busting price hikes: probe
The pharmaceutical industry is targeting vulnerable Americans with predatory pricing that is forcing them to ration…
Use of generic heart meds in Medicare Part D could save more than $600 million a year
Prescribing generic medications for heart and blood vessel diseases more frequently instead of brand-name medications in…
Early warning signals could help monitor disease outbreaks
New research suggests early warning signals (EWSs) could help in the monitoring of disease outbreaks, such…
COVID outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19,…
Scientist says omicron was a group find
The Botswana scientist who may well have discovered the omicron variant of the coronavirus says he…
Medicaid expansion is linked with reductions in mortality, according to new research
In 2010, the newly passed Affordable Care Act—also known as Obamacare—mandated that states expand Medicaid eligibility…
Compound shows promise for minimizing erratic movements in Parkinson’s patients
A new study from Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) and collaborators has identified a promising…
Antibodies help keep harmful forms of gut fungi in check
Antibody protection against harmful forms of fungi in the gut may be disrupted in some patients…
World races to contain new COVID variant
Fears mounted Saturday that a highly-infectious new coronavirus strain was pushing its way into Europe as…
As holidays return to normal, here’s how to de-stress
A return to a more normal holiday season may also mean higher stress levels, so an…
Study finds gradual increase in COVID infection risk after second vaccine dose
A study published by The BMJ today finds a gradual increase in the risk of COVID-19…
Aspirin is linked with increased risk of heart failure
Aspirin use is associated with a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with at…
Coronavirus infections soar to new record in Czech Republic
Coronavirus infections rates in the Czech Republic hit a new record for the second time this…
May be worth adopting plant based diet to ease chronic migraine severity, say doctors
It may be worth adopting a plant based diet, rich in dark green leafy vegetables, to…
Vaccine mandates for NZ’s health and education workers are now in force, but has the law got the balance right?
For workers in the health and disability and education sectors, midnight last night was the deadline…
Novel surgical device can potentially improve outcomes of coronary bypass grafting that uses leg veins
A novel device called venous external support (VEST) may lead to increased longevity and durability of…
Alzheimer’s drug cited as Medicare premium jumps by $21.60
Medicare’s “Part B” outpatient premium will jump by $21.60 next year, one of the largest increases…
Only certain patients with chronic neck pain need invasive procedures to treat it
The use of radiofrequency ablation—targeted heat from an electrical current to ease nerve pain—may be helpful…
Does previous SARS experience help healthcare workers cope with COVID-19?
Previous work during the 2003 SARS outbreak has no overall impact on the psychological distress seen…
Ukraine hits another record for daily coronavirus deaths
Ukraine on Tuesday hit another record for daily coronavirus deaths amid a spike in infections fueled…
People hospitalized with COVID-19, from poor neighborhoods had higher rate of heart events
People in the U.S. who live in socially vulnerable neighborhoods, which includes communities with higher rates…