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Did COVID-19 stress, uncertainty stall anti-smoking push?
A year after COVID-19 upended life for millions of Americans, there are troubling signs that the…
Canada to receive 1.5 mln AstraZeneca doses from US next week
The United States will deliver 1.5 million surplus doses of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine to Canada next…
Measurable changes in brain activity during first few months of studying a new language
A study with first-time learners of Japanese has measured how brain activity changes after just a…
Suicide attempts spike soon after dementia diagnosis
A new study shows just how devastating a diagnosis of mental decline can be: Researchers found…
Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using saliva
A University of Birmingham-led study of top-flight UK rugby players—carried out in collaboration with the Rugby…
Viagra may prolong life for men with coronary artery disease
Men with stable coronary artery disease who are on Viagra due to impotence seem to live…
Nordics play safe with AstraZeneca jab
The Nordic countries were among the first to suspend the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine amid…
Seroprevalence study suggests 6.9% of Wuhan population had COVID antibodies by April, 82% of cases were asymptomatic
The first long-term seroprevalence study of residents in Wuhan, China, has found that 6.9% of people…
Meds for enlarged prostate tied to heart failure risk
(HealthDay)—Medications used for enlarged prostate are associated with a small, but significant, increase in developing heart…
Abuse in childhood and adolescence linked to higher likelihood of conduct problems
Children who are exposed to abuse before they are eleven years old, and those exposed to…
China aims to vaccinate 70-80% of population by mid-2022
China is aiming to vaccinate 70-80% of its population by mid-2022, the head of the country’s…
Mindfulness program in campus dorms, groups improved students’ mental health
As experts nationwide point to a mental health crisis among teens and young adults, a pilot…
Case report looks at POTS as ‘long-haul’ symptom months after COVID-19 infection
Months after a COVID-19 infection, patients may experience “long-haul” symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness upon…
Veterans see positive changes in emotional resilience after intervention
A six-week training program designed to strengthen resilience against emotional distress in military veterans was associated…
Mass testing, mask wearing help Detroit slow virus’ pace
It was March 11 last year when Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that the St. Patrick’s…
France extends weekend lockdown to northern region
Hundreds of thousands of people in northern France went back into lockdown Saturday, while health officials…
A call to action to address racial inequities in medical tests
A new perspective article published in CJASN examines how the use of race in calculating kidney…
Weight loss drug hope for patients with type 2 diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug…
Hard-hit Czech Republic turns to Russian jabs after EU delays
The hard-hit Czech Republic has requested a delivery of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine in response to…
Researcher explores effects of trauma at the cellular, tissue levels of the brain
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher has received an Office of Naval Research (ONR) grant…
As hospital numbers fall, fatigued staff get relief at last
When COVID-19 patients inundated St. Louis hospitals, respiratory therapists arriving for yet another grueling shift with…
Regular breast checks by trained health workers linked to fewer breast cancer deaths in India
A trial published by The BMJ today shows that regular breast examination by trained female health…
Three longtime antibiotics could offer alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers
Three decades-old antibiotics administered together can block a type of pain triggered by nerve damage in…
Fog delays delivery of Ebola vaccines for Guinea
The delivery to Guinea of vaccines against the Ebola virus has been delayed because of fog…
Why dental professionals should know about the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease
At the end of August 2019, a patient booked an urgent appointment with her dentist. A…
Child bullies at higher odds for substance abuse as adults
Schoolyard bullies have been making life difficult for kids for eons, often causing lasting damage to…
Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
The Biden administration’s plan to open 100 vaccination sites by the end of the month was…
Virus expected to last long-term despite global vaccine rollout
The head of the EU’s disease control agency warned Friday that the novel coronavirus could last…
More deaths in England and Scotland may be due to obesity and excess body fat than smoking
Obesity and excess body fat may have contributed to more deaths in England and Scotland than…