Research shows link between socioeconomic deprivation and premature cardiovascular mortality
People living in socially-deprived areas of the United States are more likely to die prematurely from cardiovascular (CV) complications according to new research published...
Economic opportunities are important for good health
At a time in history when the divide between the wealthy and poor is growing wider than ever before there is often tragic denial...
Research finds cognitive decline key factor in predicting life expectancy in...
Cognitive decline is the biggest factor in determining how long patients with Alzheimer’s disease will live after being diagnosed, according to a new study...
Proton therapy is a good alternative for malignant brain tumor in...
A diagnoses of a brain tumor in a child is devastating for the child and family. There is now more hope for the successful...
New blood clot study indicates enhanced understanding of wound repair
Study carried out by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed new information about how blood clots are formed during wound healing.
The...
Lemon juice disinfects against a pathogen of severe gastrointestinal infections
Gastrointestinal infections can be extremely uncomfortable and costly and so prevention of these infections is always desirable. The German Cancer Research Center reported, lemon...
Men with low-risk prostate cancer may do well without treatment
A great concern for men as they age is the increased risk of prostate cancer. On the brighter side of the picture it appears...
Study: “Supercharging” Cancer-Fighting T Cells
Yale researchers have identified a way to “supercharge” tumor-attacking T cells, a finding that may not only improve the effectiveness of a promising type...
Study: Autism not linked to general anesthesia in young children
Neurodevelopmental disorders (problems with learning, memory, and cognitive ability) in newborn animals have been associated with undergoing surgery with general anesthesia. Studies in young...
Breast lumpectomy surgery and recovery – What to expect
A lumpectomy is a surgical procedure in which only the tumor is removed from the breast. This an alternative to a mastectomy in which...
Walgreens COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling: Pharmacy to Offer Third Shots
Walgreens said it is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot nationwide to people who are eligible to receive it.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Acupuncture may help to reduce hot flashes
Acupuncture which has been around for about 5,000 years may now be a viable part of a treatment plan for women experiencing hot flashes....