Argentina reports 2 cases of monkeypox

Argentina reported two cases of the monkeypox virus on Friday in men who had recently arrived from Spain, marking the first time the presence of the virus has been confirmed in Latin America during this latest outbreak. Argentina’s health ministry first confirmed a man from the province of Buenos Aires who had traveled to Spain […]

Scientists identify new—and very common—subtype of prostate cancer

A previously unknown subtype of hormone-resistant prostate cancer accounts for about 30% of all cases, according to a new study from a team of scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Weill Cornell Medicine, published May 27, 2022, in the journal Science. The results could pave the way for targeted therapies for people […]

Covid: Why the threat of the virus still haunts those are are immunosuppressed

John Lewis boss demands Covid-style intervention over energy crisis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Miranda Scanlon is a kidney transplant […]

Anxious, lonely or angry? Try dancing

I don’t know if I would have made it through the past two years without dancing – wildly energetic dancing. Everyone has faced pandemic challenges. Mine included a two-week hotel quarantine to get to my ill father in Australia, living with him for the first time as an adult and, after returning to the United […]

On nutrition: Eating for your genes

In response to a recent column where I mentioned how genetic research is beginning to show us how our DNA may influence our dietary needs, reader Ann F sent me a slew of questions: “Could race, hair color, eye color, ancestry help you choose the best diet? What about your gender? If you do have […]

Increased Social Services Spending Ups Cancer Survival of Blacks

Increasing social services spending by 10% led to improved survival for non-Hispanic Black adults with cancer, according to new research. Five-year overall survival increased among non-Hispanic Black patients by 2.02% in conjunction with a 10% increase in spending. In addition, there was a decrease in racial disparities in survival between non-Hispanic Black patients and White […]

Artificial Insemination Births Ebb in Women With Underweight

Researchers published the study covered in this summary on researchsquare.com as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways In a large cohort of women with a body mass index (BMI) below 30 kg/m2 receiving up to four intrauterine insemination (IUI) infertility treatments in China, those with underweight were significantly less likely […]

T cells found to require rest and maintenance

T cells, biology textbooks teach us, are the soldiers of the immune system, constantly on the ready to respond to a variety of threats, from viruses to tumors. However, without rest and maintenance T cells can die and leave their hosts more susceptible to pathogens, Yale scientists report May 27 in the journal Science. “We […]

CVS Health unveils new virtual primary care platform

CVS on Thursday announced the launch of its new CVS Health Virtual Primary Care service. WHY IT MATTERS The new offering integrates patient engagement tools, telehealth, electronic health record data and more on a single platform that can connect consumers with clinicians at CVS or other providers. The tool enables patients to choose care in […]

I have mild COVID. Should I take the antiviral Paxlovid?

The COVID medication Paxlovid has been available in Australia on the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme (PBS) since the start of May, with eligible patients directed to talk to their GP for a prescription. Paxlovid is an oral treatment for mild COVID, taken as a tablet, which has two active ingredients: nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. Together, they reduce […]