Experts say women are underrepresented in clinical trials for new medications. They say this sometimes results in women having more side effects to drugs due to incorrect dosages or biological differences. Experts maintain that a greater effort must be made to increase the number of women in trials, especially in early phases. Women are at […]
In the United States, we are seeing a growing number of COVID-19 cases. Previously, we had managed to flatten the curve and were seeing a declining number of new cases. Experts thought the virus might be seasonal, with declining cases in the summer followed by a second wave of infections in the fall and winter. […]
Researchers say a clinical trial has shown the commonly prescribed drug allopurinol isn’t effective in slowing kidney disease. Experts say the trial results may make them rethink their strategy of trying to lower uric acid levels to treat kidney disease. About 37 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease, but many are […]
After receiving wide criticism for failing to clamp down on fake news during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Facebook decided to take action. It collaborated with the nonprofit First Draft to create a tip sheet on spotting false news. People are more likely to believe the information they read if it appeals to their emotions. […]
A new study found that even people drinking within the government’s guidelines experienced more deaths and cancers than those who abstain from alcohol. However, some doctors say that the study fails to consider other risk factors and that the findings may be overblown. Finding ways to get people to pay attention to how much they’re […]
