Canadian drugmaker says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective A Canadian drugmaker said its plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showed strong protection against the virus and will soon seek authorization at home and elsewhere. Dec 8, 2021 0 2
Study can't confirm lab results for many cancer experiments Eight years ago, a team of researchers launched a project to carefully repeat early but influential lab experiments in cancer research. Dec 8, 2021 0 96
Omicron confirmed in nine African countries, say officials Omicron cases have been confirmed in at least nine African countries, with some officials reporting that initial cases appear to be mild. Dec 8, 2021 0 2
Trends in binge drinking among older men and women in the United States Binge drinking has increased in recent years among older U.S. men but not among older women, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Dec 8, 2021 0 11
WHO, US scientists say Omicron no worse than other virus variants The Omicron variant appears to be no worse than other coronavirus strains, top scientists from the WHO and the United States told AFP, while cautioning that more research is needed to judge its severity. Dec 8, 2021 0 3
Elacestrant may improve outcomes for patients whose metastatic breast cancers progressed on prior endocrine therapy The investigational oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) elacestrant significantly decreased the risk of death or disease progression and increased progression-free survival compared with standard-of-care endocrine ... Dec 8, 2021 0 1
Indigestion, nausea, and bloating more common during menopause in certain ethnic groups Hormonal changes during the menopause transition have been shown to affect a woman's gastrointestinal (GI) functions with some unpleasant results such as nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain. A new study suggests that a woman's ... Dec 8, 2021 0 1
Study shows success of New York City's Clean Heat Program In 2012, New York City established the Clean Heat Program to eliminate the use of residual heating oil which had been identified as a major source of air pollution in the City and linked to multiple adverse health outcomes, ... Dec 8, 2021 0 1
Family-centered nutrition influences diet behaviors for children with autism Adapting family-centered nutrition programs can positively influence diet behaviors in children with autism, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Dec 8, 2021 0 20
MRI's may be initial window into CTE diagnosis in living; approach may shave years off diagnosis While chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) cannot yet be diagnosed during life, a new study provides the best evidence to date that a commonly used brain imaging technique, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may expedite ... Dec 8, 2021 0 10