Dr. Marty Makary: Almost every adult should be vaccinated or had COVID by December Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary responds to Dr. Anthony Fauci claiming it’s ‘too soon to tell’ on Christmas gatherings. As the U.S. enters the colder holiday seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic, updated federal health guidance is encouraging virtual celebrations […]
Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not
UK leading pregnancy charity Tommy’s warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they don’t personally catch COVID-19, following new research, published in the medical journal Placenta co-authored by University of Manchester scientists An international study of 115 mums who gave birth during the pandemic shows far more physical abnormalities in […]
Blood clot symptoms: The change in your speech which could be a sign
Coronavirus: Dr Zoe on symptoms of rare brain blood clot 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 Being older than 60 increases […]
Intestinal drug shown to boost memory and cognition
The development of drugs to treat cognitive problems in patients with mental illness may be a step closer after a team of researchers discovered that an existing drug—used to treat constipation—may be able to boost our ability to think more clearly. Severe psychiatric disorders can have a devastating impact on a patient’s life. Cognitive impairments, […]
Covid vaccines a shoo-in? Medicine opens Nobel season
The Nobel season opens on Monday with the pioneers of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines and immune system research tipped for the medicine prize, which kicks off a week of awards against the backdrop of the pandemic. Breakthroughs in breast cancer, new approaches to rheumatology treatments, as well as research into epigenetics, cell adhesion and antibiotic resistance […]
Spikevax Covid vaccine: Eight signs you need ‘urgent medical attention’ – the side effects
Coronavirus: Half of current cases 'unrecognised' says expert 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 As Spikevax does not contain the virus, […]
Breakthrough research reveals why some Covid patients may die from the disease
The number of Covid cases in the UK has risen 12% this week, but while some people may be hospitalized, others will suffer little more than a loss of smell. London Medical Laboratory says new research is now revealing everyone’s immune system is as unique as their fingerprint. Dr Quinton Fivelman PhD, Chief Scientific Officer […]
Menstrual cramps: The 6 best supplements for period pain
Period pains: NHS give advice on helping cramps 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 Menstrual pain is a throbbing or cramping […]
Novel sensor could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida have developed a sensor that could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, according to a study published in Lab on a Chip. Currently, it takes health care professionals hours to diagnose a heart attack. Initial results from an echocardiogram can […]
COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon. The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 700,000 late Friday—a number greater than the population of Boston. The last 100,000 deaths occurred during a time when vaccines—which overwhelmingly prevent deaths, hospitalizations and serious illness—were available to any American over the age of […]