US-based diabetes software app, Glooko has announced a partnership with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) / Diabetes Technology Network (DTN), to launch an online medical education programme for clinicians who treat people with diabetes in the UK. The programme focuses on diabetes health tech, and includes online courses for healthcare professionals (HCPs), with the intent […]
Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations keep climbing
(HealthDay)—On the heels of days of staggering coronavirus case counts, more than 90,000 new infections were reported among Americans on Election Day. All of the country’s five highest days of new COVID-19 cases have been recorded since Oct. 29, confirming fears that another surge has taken hold and will only worsen, CNN reported. The nationwide […]
Baricitinib treatment linked to reduced mortality in COVID-19 patients
The rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib can block viral entry and reduce mortality in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19, according to translational research by an international team coordinated by researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, support the continuation of ongoing randomized clinical trials. “We are pleased to […]
Green Spaces Do a Heart Good
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 — More green space can reduce air pollution, improve air quality and maybe lower the risk for heart disease deaths, a new study suggests. “We found that both increased greenness and increased air quality were associated with fewer deaths from heart disease,” said researcher Dr. William Aitken, a cardiology fellow with […]
Four mild symptoms of COVID to spot – they could be the first sign you’re falling ill
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. There are four symptoms of coronavirus considered mild that you may also want to look out for – they could be the first sign you’re falling ill with the virus. They could […]
Here's how much Kayleigh McEnany makes as White House press secretary
In April, former campaign aide and CNN contributor Kayleigh McEnany became President Donald Trump’s press secretary (via The New York Times). At that time, she replaced Stephanie Grisham, who returned to First Lady Melania Trump’s team as her chief of staff. Previously Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Sean Spicer claimed the role of press secretary under […]
Rebel Wilson and Her Sister Hit the Beach in Matching Swimsuits During Her ‘Year of Health’
As she nears the end of her “year of health," Rebel Wilson is enjoying a relaxing trip to the beach with her sister — and the pair showed off matching swimsuits! The Pitch Perfect star, 40, and her younger sister Annachi are currently vacationing in Mexico, and decided to wear identical, forest green swimsuits from […]
Flu vaccine rate less than 25% in young adults with heart disease, despite increased risk
Despite clear evidence of the health benefits, the vast majority of young adults with cardiovascular disease are not getting the recommended annual influenza vaccine, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020. For people with cardiovascular disease, getting the flu vaccine helps prevent the flu and its serious […]
Study reveals how premature menopause increases risk of cardiovascular disease
Menopause that occurs before a woman is 40 years old accelerates aging and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) reveals women with such premature menopause often exhibit certain blood cell changes that elevate their risk of developing coronary artery disease. The findings, which were […]
Pregnant women with severe nausea and vomiting find relief with seizure drug
A rare, debilitating condition in pregnancy that causes nausea and vomiting so severe that some women end up terminating their pregnancies can be effectively treated with the seizure drug gabapentin. That is the finding of a new study of 21 women with the condition led by the University at Buffalo and published on Oct. 29 […]