Pioneering Hispanic health study keeps uncovering trove of info

At first, there was skepticism about what would become the most extensive study of Hispanic and Latino health in the United States. But 15 years and nearly 400 scientific papers later, the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is still producing valuable information. It’s become a trove of long-term information that’s as hard to gather […]

Tell-tale sign on head could be ‘early sign of Vitamin D deficiency

Essential for the healthy function of the body Vitamin D, the vitamin produced by the body when sunlight hits the skin, can be one of the easiest to obtain. Simply walk outside and allow your body to do its thing and collect the benefits of the the sun's natural light. But what happens if, as […]

Detransitioners Received Poor Evaluation When Transitioning

Over half of people who believed they were transgender, transitioned to the opposite sex, but then regretted it and transitioned back — known as detransitioners — felt they did not receive adequate evaluation from a doctor or mental health professional before starting transition, new research indicates. In what is thought to be the first study to […]

CDC temporarily extends Framework for Conditional Sailing Order for cruise ships

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a temporary extension of the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) for cruise ships through January 15, 2022. This temporary extension includes minor modifications and applies to all commercial, non-cargo, foreign-flagged, passenger-carrying vessels currently operating or planning to operate in U.S. waters with the capacity […]

S.Africa rejects Russian Sputnik vaccine over HIV fears

South Africa’s health products regulator on Monday said it would not approve Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine due to concerns it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men. The decision was based on earlier studies testing the safety of a modified form of adenovirus—a type of virus that causes respiratory infections—known as the […]

Bonfire night warning: The health implication that can occur from fireworks

Action on Hearing Loss tinnitus simulation Audio 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 Fireworks are beloved by many for their bright, […]

Singapore May See 2000 COVID-19 Deaths Each Year- Minister

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore could see as many 2,000 COVID-19 deaths annually over time, mainly among the elderly, but it was focused on avoiding excess mortality, a minister said on Monday, as the country battles its biggest surge in infections. At 0.2%, Singapore’s COVID-19 case fatality rate is similar to the rate of deaths from […]

Radiation Underused as ‘Bridge’ to Transplant in Liver Cancer

CHICAGO — Only 4% of patients with liver cancer who are awaiting transplant undergo external-beam radiotherapy (EBRT), even though this is a safe and effective bridging therapy. It is greatly underutilized compared to other liver-directed therapies, say researcher who presented the new findings. “This highlights a real-world gap in the treatment armamentarium for hepatocellular carcinoma […]