Some young Asian women may face higher risks for high blood pressure Young Asian women with diabetes, obesity or polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have high blood pressure than their peers without those conditions, according to new research that called for increased medical attention ... Nov 9, 2021 0 20
New anti-diabetic treatment approved for human trials A new anti-diabetic compound derived from a garden flower has been approved by Health Canada for Phase 1 human trials. GlycoNet researcher Stephen Withers anticipates that the compound could be used to develop a treatment ... Nov 9, 2021 0 35
Ukraine hits another record for daily coronavirus deaths Ukraine on Tuesday hit another record for daily coronavirus deaths amid a spike in infections fueled by public reluctance to get a vaccine. Nov 9, 2021 0 16
Studying the complex genetics behind hair color reveals how melanin affects us One of the traits that we usually use to physically describe people is their hair color. Hair is a useful descriptor because it varies so much among us. Nov 9, 2021 0 1
Police scare campaigns won't stop people from using drugs, but will increase stigma As part of a Halloween-inspired campaign, the Australian Federal Police has released a series of ill-advised memes attempting to highlight the "lesser-known impacts" of illicit drug use. Nov 9, 2021 0 1
Why are young Black Americans becoming less heart-healthy? (HealthDay)—Young, Black Americans are experiencing significant spikes in obesity, type 2 diabetes and smoking, all risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Nov 9, 2021 0 15
What's the difference between a PCR and antigen COVID-19 test? A molecular biologist explains At this point in the pandemic, you or someone you know has probably received at least one COVID-19 test. But do you know which kind of test you got and the strengths and weaknesses of these different tests? Nov 9, 2021 0 5
Financial insecurity, mental health conditions predict severe loneliness during pandemic Before the COVID pandemic, experts like BYU psychology professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad were already worried about another affliction spreading worldwide: loneliness. In multiple studies, Holt-Lunstad and her colleagues documented ... Nov 9, 2021 0 4
COVID-19 should change how hospitals reduce respiratory virus risk A review of COVID-19 transmission prevention studies found that many health care facility infection control policies are based on outdated models of how respiratory viruses are transmitted. Based on current best understanding ... Nov 9, 2021 0 4
Pfizer set to ask FDA to OK booster for those 18 and older (HealthDay)—Pfizer may soon seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency authorization of its COVID-19 booster shot for anyone aged 18 and older. Nov 9, 2021 0 2