Study: Defective epithelial barriers linked to two billion chronic diseases
Epithelial cells form the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the human body. This protective layer acts as a defense against invaders -- including bacteria, viruses,...
Nutritional supplement proves 92 percent effective in boosting brain function
An international subject pool was studied to confirm the effectiveness of a whole food complete vitamin and meal replacement product, IQed. The article, co-authored by Lisa Geng; Francine...
Research shows novel test can detect new and recurrent bladder cancer
A revolutionary new urine screening test that utilizes a novel Keratin 17 (K17) cancer biomarker can detect the presence of new bladder cancer in patients with hematuria, or...
Study: New insomnia treatment gets the nod
If insomnia keeps you awake at night, Flinders University researchers recommend a trip to the doctor – not for a sleeping pill prescription but for a short course...
Immunotherapy after bladder cancer surgery may reduce recurrence, says study
New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) medical oncologist Dean Bajorin, MD, and colleagues found that patients who received nivolumab (Opdivo®) after bladder cancer surgery reduced...
Study: Most US adults may lack knowledge about palliative care
Bottom Line: The majority of surveyed Americans had an inadequate understanding of palliative care, and frequency of health care utilization was one determinant of knowledge.
Journal in Which the...
Walgreens Covid Vaccine: Debating if your 12- to 15-year-old should get...
Last spring, Lindsay Jones faced a tough reality as the mother of sophomore high school student Kennedy: She would have to remove her daughter, who was thriving at...
CVS Covid Vaccine: pharmacy unveils COVID-19 vaccination sweepstakes
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that beginning June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health may choose to enter...
Walk in to your local CVS or schedule an appointment for...
CVS Pharmacy locations in California and across the United States are now accepting walk-in appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.
CVS Health said Wednesday that no appointments will be required...
Study: A small chip under the skin may predict second stroke
Researchers have found that a small chip under the skin may help predict the likelihood of a second stroke.
For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke,...
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Star Dan Walker quits BBC’s Football Focus after 12 years
Dan Walker has announced he is quitting Football Focus after 12 years presenting show.
The BBC Breakfast star, who has been a staple of the sports show, shared the news on Twitter.
Walker has expressed...
Music icon Cher apologises for George Floyd tweets that sparked backlash
Cher has apologised for a tweet she made about George Floyd on Friday (April 2), in which she suggested she could have prevented his death.
Expressing her feeling that the events leading to Floyd’s death...
Star Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Embarrassed’ by New Documentary
Britney Spears lamented how she is portrayed in the recently released New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” admitting that she found it embarrassing.
The documentary which explored her life in detail premiered in February...
Yaphet Kotto, Jewish actor who was first Black Bond villain, dies aged 81
Actor Yaphet Kotto, who is best known for his role in Alien and James Bond villain Mr. Big, has passed away at age 81.
“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my...
Corinne Masiero: French actress strips for culture during Cesar Awards ceremony
French actress Corinne Masiero protested naked at the César Awards (March 12th) to demand the government do more to support culture during the coronavirus pandemic.
Corinne Masiero, best known for her lead role in the...