A new study finds that rates of late-stage cervical cancer are rising in the US with the fastest increase among white women, although the prevalence of the disease is still highest among black women. An analysis of data from nearly 30,000 women with advanced disease showed that black women had a prevalence rate of about … Read more
A study published this week in Lancet Psychiatry found an increased risk of certain brain disorders two years after infection with the coronavirus, shedding new light on the long-term neurological and psychiatric aspects of the virus. An analysis by researchers from the University of Oxford and drawing on health record data from more than 1 … Read more
While the omicron subvariant BA.5 has revealed itself to be the most infectious and immune-suppressing iteration of COVID-19 yet, scientists have long known that many cases of COVID-19, regardless of variation, are complete. Kind of asymptomatic. But how often the average person was unknowingly contracting COVID was not known for certain. Now, a new study … Read more
New test can detect whether an unborn baby will have a genetic disorder within hours with nearly 100% accuracy – and each test can cost as little as $50 Researchers at Columbia University have developed a test that can detect whether an unborn child will inherit a genetic disorder This test named STORK takes only … Read more
Science is finally overtaking baldness. There is an age-old remedy for hair loss that is back in style – and its effects have been spectacular for many men and women alike. Minoxidil, a key ingredient in foams such as the brand Rogaine, is being popularized in oral pill form—like it was before scalp-rubbing treatments in … Read more
You may have heard of MCT oil, a relatively new supplement that takes the form of a colorless oil. MCT oil is not only a passing health trend, but a proven benefit for brain and gut health. MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, which are one of the easiest types of fat to digest and break … Read more
Poleomyelitis (or polio.), in short) terrorized America and Europe until the 1960s. It paralyzed more than 15,000 people each year in the US and 8,000 in the UK, mostly children. There is no cure for polio and 5-10% of paralytic cases are fatal. The invention of the vaccine put the world on the path of … Read more
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alcohol, smoking and a high body mass index (BMI) are preventable risk factors for nearly half of all global cancer deaths, according to a new study funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The study, published Thursday in The Lancet, examined 2019 cancer cases and found … Read more
New research suggests that viral outbreaks occurring almost exclusively in men who have sex with men are caused by having sex with men. Three new studies, each published within the past month, concluded that evidence suggests that monkeypox is primarily transmitted between males through sexual intercourse, and not by skin contact that occurs during sex. … Read more
As the world continues its fight against COVID-19 and the ever-spreading monkeypox virus, it seems like another disease is taking hold. According to a study in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, “tomato flu” was first identified in India on May 6 and has so far infected 82 children, all under the age of 5. Tomato … Read more
This is because Bacteroides fragilis abundance in the microbiome, the source of the neurotoxin BF-LPS, can be controlled by dietary fiber intake. The team concluded that further research on this relationship could potentially lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in the clinical management of Alzheimer’s disease. Gut microbiota is the scientific term for the … Read more
FRIDAY, August 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Evidence-based clinical management guidelines for monkeypox (MPX) are lacking, according to a review published online Aug. 16. BMJ Global Health, Eka Webb, MBBS, from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and identified MPX guidelines providing treatment and supportive … Read more
photo, robillad company ,Shutterstock, Over the past few months, it has occurred to me that at the age of 30, I have lost some dexterity in my hands. I used to be able to hold my iced coffee and phone safely in my hand, but these days, my mitts are limited to one function at … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported more than 14,000 cases of monkeypox in the United States and is increasing rapidly, with the vast majority among gay or bisexual men. As cases begin to appear outside this community, they will provide insight into alternative means that the virus can spread. Close and … Read more
Washing yourself may reduce the psychological consequences of stressful events, according to new research published in social psychology and personality science, The new findings provide some of the first scientific evidence that self-cleansing is related to a reduction in anxiety. But why were scientists interested in investigating the link between self-cleaning and stress? “Blame it … Read more
Washing yourself may reduce the psychological consequences of stressful events, according to new research published in social psychology and personality science, The new findings provide some of the first scientific evidence that self-cleansing is related to a reduction in anxiety. But why were scientists interested in investigating the link between self-cleaning and stress? “Blame it … Read more
story at a glance As of 2017, approximately 5.4 million American adults have an autism spectrum disorder. The results of the larger study may help drive future treatments for the condition. The researchers also hope that the findings will lead to genetic testing to identify those at risk. The analysis of more than 150,000 people, … Read more
Women are diagnosing themselves with neurodivergent conditions like ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) after watching trending TikTok videos. Doctors explained to Women’s Health that women are statistically more likely to ignore symptoms and go undiagnosed, but cautioned that diagnoses should be given to licensed professionals — not armchair “experts” on social media. TikTok videos explaining various ADHD … Read more
The first case of polio in the US since 2013 has rocked New York state, especially because it occurred in an area where many people have not been vaccinated against the disease. Rockland County recently announced that a young adult living in the area was partially paralyzed by polio. Poliovirus has been eradicated in the … Read more
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Nigerian doctor who treated the 2017 monkeypox outbreak in Nigeria told Fox News in an interview that the virus now “shows all the signs of becoming an established STD,” as more US cases emerge and the Biden administration has treated the outbreak to public health. Said … Read more