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Q and A: 21st century stroke prevention strategies
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member had a stroke a month ago. I’m 45 years old,…
The brain learns faces fastest in person
The neural representation of a familiar face strengthens faster when you see someone in person, according…
Countries urge broader patent waivers than just COVID vaccines
Dozens of countries have revised a proposal at the WTO for patent waivers for medical tools…
Slow vaccine rollout hits LatAm as COVID-19 claims million lives
COVID-19 has caused the death of more than one million people in Latin America and the…
Why do we get shots in the arm? It’s all about the muscle
Millions have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, but why haven’t they rolled up…
When colon cancer spreads to the liver
Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer among men and women around the world. Many colorectal cancers…
Psychosocial support interventions in medical settings can improve survival
Psychosocial support interventions that promote the health behaviors of patients in medical settings improve survival, according…
Survey shows 3 in 4 Kiwis adopted COVID-19 protective behaviors
Research from Massey University shows an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support regional (94 percent) or…
After one year of research accounts, finally the CDC updates recommendations on COVID-19 airborne transmission
On Friday May 7, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new…
Indian Covid variant sparks concern, and questions
The coronavirus strain first linked to the COVID epidemic in India has now spread to at…
Johnson ‘anxious’ over rise of Indian virus variant in UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson voiced anxiety Thursday about a rise in the U.K. of the…
New study: Increasing BMI and the risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10–13 May) reveals an…
EU seals deal for up to 1.8 bn extra BioNTech/Pfizer doses
The EU has concluded a deal with BioNTech/Pfizer for up to 1.8 billion extra doses of…
Head to toe: Study reveals brain activity behind missed penalty kicks
Are penalty shots a soccer player’s dream or nightmare? What should be an easy shot can…
A multipronged approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience
A hot topic symposia session during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2021 Virtual Meeting will discuss…
How a bad day at work led to better COVID predictions
Talking about your bad day at work could lead to great solutions. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory…
AATS Foundation scholarships shown to support success in academic surgery
A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, finds that AATS Foundation fellowships…
Brazil hits 82,000 Covid deaths in April, new monthly record
Brazil registered 2,595 new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total for April to 82,266,…
New York City aims to ‘fully reopen’ on July 1
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the city hopes to “fully reopen” on…
What you should know if you’re anxious about post-pandemic routines
A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You’re not alone.
Study paves the way for preventing sudden cardiac arrest
A study comparing commonly used medications for type 2 diabetes has found that sulfonylurea drugs are…
India virus surge drives record global daily cases
The world hit a new daily record of coronavirus cases due mainly to an explosion of…
Possible new PET tracer for early detection of Alzheimer’s
New biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease are a priority area for researchers seeking to learn more about…
Foods associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death in middle-age
Two common dietary patterns identified in British adults, which include high intakes of chocolate and confectionary,…
EU will have vaccine doses for 70 pct of adults by mid-July: commissioner
The EU will have enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to cover 70 percent of its adult population…
COVID lockdown empties Delhi streets amid deadly surge
New Delhi led major cities across India into a weekend lockdown Saturday as the country confronts…
Temporal link between medical cannabis for epilepsy and early puberty
The use of medical cannabis for severe childhood epilepsy may be linked to early puberty, doctors…
Doctors still reluctant to prescribe medical cannabis: study
Ontario doctors are still hesitant to prescribe medical cannabis to patients suffering long-term pain 20 years…
Brazil now has more young than old COVID patients in ICUs
The number of COVID-19 patients under 40 in intensive care in Brazil surpassed older groups last…