NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new compound, NU-9, improved diseased upper motor neurons (UMN) in mice and shows promise for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in humans, though more work is needed before a clinical trial can be started, researchers say. “We identified the first compound that can improve the health of UMNs that […]
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill sent to President Joe Biden on Wednesday includes a number of provisions aimed at expanding health IT. Like the coronavirus relief packages before it, the legislation acknowledges the role digital health tools can play in addressing the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis – and earmarks funds toward bolstering […]
Because people with heart disease are likely to experience complications from COVID-19, Rush cardiologists are encouraging their patients to get the COVID-19 vaccine when they are eligible. “I strongly recommend that everyone receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” says Joseph Mularczyk, MD, a cardiologist at Rush University Medical Center. “The vaccination is especially important for people who […]
MADRID (Reuters) – The coronavirus lockdown has led to a plunge in the number of monthly births in Spain to the lowest recorded level ever, preliminary statistics showed on Wednesday, matching similar signs of decline elsewhere in Europe. Only 23,226 babies were born in December, 20.4% fewer than in December 2019 and the lowest since […]
Seeing triple! Kris Jenner, Goldie Hawn and more celebrity grandparents have posed for epic three-generational pictures with their kids and grandkids. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star became a grandma in 2009 when her eldest daughter, Kourtney Kardashian, gave birth to her son, Mason. The Poosh creator and Scott Disick went on to welcome […]
Scientists are closely watching the emergence of variants of the coronavirus that may be more infectious. The spread of troubling variants in different parts of the world, including in the U.S., is happening as officials are racing to inject vaccines into the arms of adults. Michael H. Peters, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of […]
We're all just moths when you think about it. Allow me to explain. Sure, the insect may not be as colorfully striking as a butterfly, but they are still begging to be seen. They constantly seek out light and acceptance despite living in darkness. Sounds familiar, right? All of this is to say that moths […]
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark has put using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine shots on hold for two weeks after reports of cases of blood clots forming, including one death in Denmark, Danish authorities said on Thursday.FILE PHOTO: Staff member handles AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in storage at Region Hovedstaden’s Vaccine Center, Copenhagen, Denmark February 11, 2021. Ritzau Scanpix/Liselotte […]
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Almost 60% of UK frontline health and social care workers (HSCWs) experienced a mental health disorder during the first COVID-19 lockdown, with many of those surveyed suffering “very high rates of distress”, suggests a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Haifa, Israel. Given the significantly high levels of mental health […]
