First-in-human vaccine trial for deadly Nipah virus launched The University of Oxford has launched a new clinical trial to test a vaccine to protect people against deadly Nipah virus. Jan 11, 2024 0 0
Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers Migrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according to new research from Rice University. The issue can be a matter of life and death for these ... Jan 11, 2024 0 2
Taxes on sugar-sweetened drinks drive decline in consumption: Study A new study by researchers at UC Berkeley and elsewhere shows that after excise taxes were placed on sugary beverages, purchases declined dramatically and steadily across five American cities. The findings have been published ... Jan 11, 2024 0 1
Opinion: Seeing through the cigarette tax smokescreen The high taxes on tobacco are counterproductive in decreasing smoking. It only benefits the illegal cigarette trade—and its political masters. Jan 11, 2024 0 0
'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment, says study In the first-ever study to compare takotsubo patients with heart attack patients and the general population over more than five years, results showed that heart treatments given after takotsubo do not protect patients. Jan 11, 2024 0 0
Down syndrome and joint replacement: Risks for post-surgical complications One of the largest studies to date on post-operative outcomes for patients with Down syndrome following total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries was recently published by Yale researchers. Jan 11, 2024 0 1
Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHS A website that helps people with eczema to manage their symptoms could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds, according to new research by the University of Southampton. Jan 11, 2024 0 0
Pandemic-era demand for ADHD meds is fueling shortages today A spike in the use of ADHD medications during the pandemic likely prompted drug shortages that continue to frustrate patients and doctors today, a new study shows. Jan 11, 2024 0 0
FDA to import syphilis drug from France amid shortage Amid an ongoing shortage of the first-line treatment for syphilis in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will allow the importation of a different syphilis drug from a French drugmaker. Jan 11, 2024 0 0
Four ways men and women can improve their health before trying to conceive It's well-known how important it is to look after your health during and after pregnancy. But it can also be just as important for both men and women to focus on their health even before they begin trying for a baby. Jan 11, 2024 0 2
